Working at Height

What does the law recognize about low-risk situations?

• No precautions are necessary

• Extra precautions are mandatory

• Only experts can work

• Work must be postponed

What is an example of working at height?

• Falling into an opening in a floor

• Walking on a sidewalk

• Sitting in a chair

• Driving a vehicle

What is the role of common sense in low-risk situations?

• It tells you no particular precautions are necessary

• It requires extra safety measures

• It suggests avoiding work altogether

• It mandates hiring a supervisor

What is an example of a task that might require more technical competence?

• Painting a wall

• Drawing up a plan for assembling a complex scaffold

• Cleaning windows

• Changing a light bulb

How should materials and objects be stored to ensure safety?

• Store them safely so they won’t cause injury if disturbed or collapse

• Store them in a visible location

• Store them in a locked room

• Store them in a high place

What is an example of a fragile material mentioned in the document?

• Non-reinforced fibre cement sheets

• Reinforced concrete

• Solid steel panels

• Thick wooden beams

What should be done to ensure workers know emergency procedures?

• Make sure employees know the emergency procedures

• Provide a manual without explanation

• Rely on workers to figure it out

• Ignore emergency procedures

What should be done before using a place where work at height is to be undertaken?

• Check it every time

• Check it once a year

• Check it only in winter

• Check it only during daylight

What should be done to plan for emergencies when working at height?

• Agree on a set procedure for evacuation

• Ignore emergency planning

• Rely solely on emergency services

• Plan only for minor incidents

If avoiding working at height is not possible, what should you do next?

• Use a longer ladder

• Prevent a fall from occurring

• Work faster

• Use a stepladder