Worksheets6072-51 LO3 Working At Height
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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.
