Award in health and safety section 3

What is the definition of 'working at height'?

• Any activity that takes place below ground level

• Any activity that takes place above ground level

• Any activity that takes place at ground level

• Any activity that takes place indoors

What are an employee's responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance whilst working at height?

• Not reporting any concerns

• Not cooperating with employers

• Not communicating with colleagues

• Undertaking necessary training

What is a hazard associated with dropping tools and debris?

• Risk of electric shock

• Risk of roof collapse

• Risk of falling from heights

• Risk of injuries such as cuts or bruises

What is a risk associated with the stability of ladders?

• Risk of electric shock

• Risk of roof collapse

• Risk of falling from heights

• Risk of injuries such as cuts or bruises

What is a hazard associated with overhead cables?

• Risk of electric shock

• Risk of roof collapse

• Risk of falling from heights

• Risk of injuries such as cuts or bruises

What is a risk associated with fragile roofs?

• Risk of electric shock

• Risk of roof collapse

• Risk of falling from heights

• Risk of injuries such as cuts or bruises

What is a hazard associated with scaffolds?

• Risk of electric shock

• Risk of roof collapse

• Risk of falling from heights

• Risk of injuries such as cuts or bruises

What is a risk associated with internal voids?

• Risk of electric shock

• Risk of roof collapse

• Risk of falling from heights

• Risk of injuries such as cuts or bruises

What is a hazard associated with equipment?

• Risk of electric shock

• Risk of roof collapse

• Risk of falling from heights

• Risk of injuries such as cuts or bruises

What is a risk associated with the working area?

• Risk of electric shock

• Risk of roof collapse

• Risk of falling from heights

• Risk of health risks to workers