Working at Height

Working at Height Test
There are 12 questions to complete, you must answer all of them correctly to pass. You will recieve your certificate by email shortly if you pass, good luck!
Name*

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Email*
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1. What is considered working at height?*

As soon as you leave the ground600mm or above1 metre or more5 metre or more

2. Why is it important to prioritise safety when working at height?*

To increase productivityTo avoid legal penaltiesTo decrease costsTo prevent serious injuries and fatalities

3. Which legislation specifically addresses working at height in the UK?*

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974Consumer Protection Act 1987Employment Rights Act 1996Working at Height Regulations 2005

4. What is the purpose of a risk assessment for working at height?*

To determine worker competencyTo decide whether to suspend work in adverse weather conditionsTo select appropriate equipment for the taskTo identify potential hazards and assess the associated risks

5. What is an example of a hazard that should be identified before working at height?*

Falls from heightUnstable work surfacesFalling objectsAll of the above

6. Under PUWER, when should work equipment be inspected?*

Only when it is visibly damagedQuarterlyAnnuallyRegularly and at suitable intervals

7. To remove/minimise hazards when working at height we can...*

Install guard rails and toe boardsMonitor weather conditionsProvide individuals with suitable trainingAll of the above

8. What fall protection systems could we use in the absence of a guardrail?*

Barrier tapeSafety nets and/or bean bagsBungee cord around an ankleWearing a different coloured hard hat

9. PUWER and LOLER became UK health and safety regulations which were developed to protect workers when using machinery and lifting equipment*

TrueFalse

10. What should employers provide to employees working at height?*

Comprehensive training on safety measures and equipment usePersonal fall arrest systemsDaily weather updatesVerbal instructions before each task

11. Once I have completed a working at height awareness course I am trained to; secure scaffolding ladders, operate cherrypickers/MEWPS, and install rail guard systems*

TrueFalse

12. Risk assessments should be completed for individuals who are working at height, but also individuals working below (falls from height)*

TrueFalse
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