Quiz on Work at Height

While working with a ladder, one must ensure

• 3 points contact all the time

• Adequate inclination against rigid structure / base.

• Stiles to extend at least 1 m ( 3 ft.) above the step-off point

• All of above

Which of the following is a false statement.

• "There shall only be one person at a time on the ladder.

• One shall not stand any higher than the third rung from the top of a ladder.

• Cable trays may be used when the ladders are not available

• Keep metal and wet wooden ladders away from live electrical circuits.

Safety harness with energy absorbers shall be used while working above

• 1.8 Meter

• 4 Meter

• 6 Meter

• 12 Meter

While working at height, anchorage hooks of the safety harness shall be anchored

• To a rigid structure

• both hooks to separate points

• above the waist of person working at height.

• All of above

Length of a single ladder shall not exceed

• 6 m

• 8 m

• 10m

• 16 m

Last line of defense for preventing a fall is

• Barricading

• Safety harness and nets.

• Training & certification

• Avoid working at heights

Safety net is a

• Fall protection device

• Fall Arrest device

• A personal protective equipment

• all of above

A red tag on scaffolding resembles

• Safe to use

• Only authorized personnel allowed

• Unsafe, shall not be used in any condition.

• engaged by other agencies

One should be allowed to work at height if he is

• Acrophobic

• Trained and certified for working at height

• with Flat foot

• All of the above

Which of the following is the preferred method of protection for employees while Working at Heights

• Fall Prevention

• Administrative Controls

• Fall Arrest Equipment

• All of the above