WorksheetsPPT3 Working at Height Regulations and Safety (level 1)
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the main legislation that covers working at height?
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Working at Height Regulations 2005
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992
According to the Working at Height Regulations, what is the first priority when working at height?
Use safety harnesses
Avoid working at height if possible
Use mobile access towers
Wear a hard hat
What percentage of major injuries from falls are caused by ‘low falls’ (below 2 metres)?
50%
87%
60%
25%
Which of the following is NOT a type of access equipment?
Scissor lift
Cherry picker
Trestles
Wheelbarrow
What is the correct angle for positioning a leaning ladder?
60°
75°
90°
45°
What is a common reason for falls from leaning ladders?
Holding the ladder too tightly
Not using anti-slip mats
Overstretching and improper positioning
Wearing a safety harness
What is the minimum platform width required for a trestle scaffold?
200mm
450mm
600mm
1000mm
What must be done before erecting and dismantling a mobile scaffold tower?
Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions
Ensure the ground is wet
Remove all guard rails
Work alone without assistance
Which material is commonly used for mobile access towers?
Wood
Aluminium alloys or fibreglass
Plastic
Concrete
What organization provides guidelines for Mobile Access Towers?
OSHA
PASMA
HSE
ISO
What is a key safety feature of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs)?
Built-in ladders
Guard rails and toe boards
Wheels that lock permanently
A weight limit of 50kg
How often should access equipment be inspected?
Once a year
Before and after each use
Every five years
Only when damaged
What should you do if an access tower’s wheels are not on firm ground?
Continue working but be cautious
Deploy outriggers as specified by the manufacturer
Remove the wheels
Use extra weight to stabilise it
What is one advantage of using MEWPs over ladders?
They require no training
They are cheaper to buy
They allow workers to reach tasks more quickly and safely
They do not need maintenance
