Legislation for working at heights

What is the primary duty of employers under the Working at Height Regulations (WAHR)?

• To ensure all work at height is carried out by any available employee

• To prevent death and injuries caused by a fall

• To provide free lunch to employees working at height

• To allow employees to choose their own safety equipment

Before undertaking work at height, what should be considered according to the WAHR?

• Whether the task can be completed faster

• Whether the task could be completed another way to avoid the hazard

• Whether the task requires more than one person

• Whether the task can be postponed

Which of the following is an example of a task that can be done at ground level with the right equipment?

• Painting a ceiling

• Inspecting a roof with a drone

• Cleaning windows on a skyscraper

• Installing a satellite dish

What general duty do employees have under the Working at Height Regulations?

• To take reasonable care of themselves and others

• To work as quickly as possible

• To choose their own working hours

• To report to work at height without any training

Under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998, what must employers ensure about the equipment used for working at height?

• It is the most expensive available

• It is suitable, safe, and maintained

• It is used by all employees regardless of training

• It is replaced every year

Who is responsible for ensuring that work at height is planned and supervised?

• The employees

• The employers and people in control of work at height

• The government

• The local council

What must employers provide to people using equipment for working at height?

• Adequate information, instruction, and training

• Free meals

• Personal mobile phones

• Company cars

What is the main purpose of using a drone for roof inspection?

• To capture high-quality images

• To eliminate the hazard of working at height

• To entertain employees

• To reduce the cost of inspection

What is NOT a duty of employees under the Working at Height Regulations?

• To co-operate with their employers

• To take reasonable care of themselves

• To ensure all equipment is maintained

• To take reasonable care of others who may be affected by their actions

Which regulation governs the suitability and safety of equipment used for working at height?

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

• Manual Handling Operations Regulations