Access Equipment

What is the most common cause of fatalities in the UK construction sector?

• Electrocution

• Moving plant and machinery

• Falls from height

• Asbestos

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 places a responsibility

for duty holders to ensure ........ (Tick all that apply)

• All work at height is properly planned and organised

• Those involved in work at height are competent

• Appropriate work equipment is selected and used

• Equipment is properly inspected and maintained

Identify the equipment shown in this picture

• Hop up

• Step ladder

• Roof ladder

• Extension ladder

Identify the equipment shown in this picture

• Step Up

• Hop Up

• Podium

• Mobile tower scaffold

Identify the equipment shown in this picture

• Extension ladder

• Pole ladder

• Roof ladder

• Step ladder

Identify the equipment shown in this picture

• Articulating boom lift

• Telescopic boom lift

• A Zig Zag lift

• Scissor lift

Identify the equipment shown in this picture

• Podium

• Mobile tower scaffold

• Scaffolding

• Independent scaffold

How many points of contact should there be when using a ladder?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

At what ratio and angle should a ladder be positioned at?

• 1:4 or 25°

• 1:4 or 75°

• 1:3 or 75°

• 1:3 or 65°

How far should a ladder extend above the landing point?

• At least 1m or 5 rungs

• At Least 250mm or 1 rung

• At least 0.5m or 2 rungs

• At least 750mm or 3 rungs