Quiz on Working at Height Safety

What is the primary purpose of the training on working at height?

• To reduce the number of workers at height

• To increase productivity at height

• To prevent injury through practical knowledge and safe practices

• To provide theoretical knowledge only

According to the FMA (Safety, Health & Welfare) Reg. 1970, what is considered work at height?

• Work only above ground level

• Work that is done indoors only

• Where any person is required to work at a place form which he will be liable to fall a distance of more than 10 feet

• Work that requires special equipment

What is the first choice for risk control when working at height?

• Training and awareness

• Fall protection

• Personal protective equipment

• Fall prevention

What is the minimum distance from which a person is required to have safety measures in place according to the FM (Safety, Health & Welfare) Reg. 1970?

• 20 feet

• 15 feet

• 10 feet

• 5 feet

What is a hazard in the context of working at height?

• An emergency response plan

• A safety measure to prevent falls

• A source or situation with the potential for harm

• The likelihood of an accident occurring

What should be done if a worker is suspended in a harness after a fall?

• Assess the situation for further risks

• Rescue them as quickly as possible

• Leave them until they recover

• Wait for medical personnel to arrive

Which of the following is a control measure for mobile access equipment?

• Use it in adverse weather

• Ensure trained, competent users only

• Move while elevated

• Do not secure wheels

Which of the following is NOT a component of a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS)?

• Full-body harness

• Lanyard

• Shock absorber

• Safety helmet

What is the recommended angle for placing a single or extension ladder on the floor?

• 45°

• 90°

• 60°

• 75°

What type of snaphooks are not allowed in fall protection systems?

• Locking snaphooks

• Carabiner snaphooks

• Single-acting snaphooks

• Double-action snaphooks