6072-51 LO3 Working At Height

Which activity would be defined as 'working at height'?

• Working on a scaffold.

• Lifting materials with the use of a crane.

• Climbing down into an excavated pit.

• Lowering materials with a forklift to the ground.

Which of the following is an employee's responsibility whilst working at height?

• Completing tasks quickly to minimise time spent at height.

• Training other workers who have not worked at height before.

• Writing their own risk assessment.

• Using the appropriate safety equipment.

Which is a risk associated with dropping tools from height?

• Potential to injure those working below.

• Excess noise causing damage to hearing.

• Climbing down to collect the correct tool.

• Potential increase in insurance premium.

What is the most common hazard associated with the stability of a ladder?

• Carrying too many tools while ascending the ladder.

• Damage to the ladder rungs.

• Standing the ladder on uneven ground.

• Insufficient ladder strength to support the weight of the user.

What is the most common risk associated with working with overhead cables?

• Electrocution.

• Falls from height.

• Neck strain.

• Fires.

What is the most common risk associated with working on fragile roofs?

• Exposure to harsh weather conditions.

• Falling through the roof.

• Water damage to the roof structure.

• Exposure to harmful materials.

What is a potential hazard directly attributable to scaffolding structure?

• Excessive noise from those working below the scaffold.

• Exposure to being sunburnt whilst working on a scaffold.

• Strains from moving materials around whilst working on a scaffold.

• Falling from scaffolding erected on uneven ground.

How can the risks associated with working on a temporary scaffold be minimised?

• By leaving equipment set up overnight.

• By encouraging positive collaboration between workers.

• By using lanyards to prevent the dropping of tools.

• By carefully scheduling working rotas for scaffold users.

Which regulation specifically covers operatives working on ladders?

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

• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR)

• Work At Height Regulations (WAHR)

What is the most common cause of falls when working on ladders?

• Not maintaining three points of contact.

• Lack of training.

• Carrying tools with lanyards.

• Incorrect use of protective equipment.