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HS&E TEST
Working at Height
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Which of these activities presents the greatest risk of a fall from height?
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A worker is storing materials above toe-board height on a scaffold. How should people below be protected?
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Who should erect, dismantle or alter a tube and fitting scaffold?
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What piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn on sites where there is a risk of falling objects?
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If a person is struck by a falling object, what could be the negative consequence?
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Which of the following is the safest method of accessing a mobile access tower?
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When planning any work at height, what should an employers first consideration be?
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How should a roof be treated initially when considering its safety?
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Who should check a ladder before it is used?
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A mobile access tower must not be used on what surface?
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If an untrained worker has been asked by their supervisor to inspect some scaffolding, what should they do?
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If standing on the back of a lorry during loading and unloading, what is the main hazard?
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What does this symbol on a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) show?
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of personal fall prevention equipment?
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Which type of accident kills the most construction workers?
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Which one of the following should a worker do if a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) does not allow safe access to the place of work?
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Which one of the following is a safe way of moving a mobile access tower?
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Which one of the statements about storing materials on a working platform is correct?
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A worker has been asked to operate a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), but has no training. What should they do?
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What is the maximum length of time that a worker should work from a step ladder in one position?
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A scaffold guard-rail must be removed to allow you to carry out a task. If you are not a scaffolder, can you remove the guard-rail?
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A material that may hide fragile surfaces has been applied to a roof. What action should be taken?
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What is the best way to stop people being hit by falling tools and materials when you are working above them?
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If you need to stack materials on a working platform, what is the best way to stop them falling over the toe-board?
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Accidents on site are often caused by materials falling from vehicles during what process?
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According to the Work at Height Regulations, when can ladders be used for work?
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If you are working on a flat roof, what is the best way to stop yourself from falling over the edge?
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What does the following sign mean?
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At what intervals should fall-arrest equipment be inspected?
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To ensure the public is not put at risk from falling materials for the duration of work, what may be necessary?
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Identify the difference between a fall-arrest lanyard and a work-restraint lanyard.
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When working at height in a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), over or near to deep water, which item of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn?
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Which of the following two statements about moving mobile access towers are correct?
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Which of these statements is true about using a ladder to access a scaffold platform?
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What are two of the main responsibilities when working at height?
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With reference to the erection and dismantling of scaffolding, which of the following statements is correct?
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Under which one of the following circumstances is it safe for a worker to remove a protective cover from a deep service hole on site?
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What should a worker do if they have been asked to build a mobile access tower but they haven't had any training?
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What should a harness' s lanyard be attached to when working in a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP)?
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Which one of the following statements is true when referring to the wheels on mobile access towers?
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Where should vehicles be loaded and unloaded?
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A mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) must not be used on what surface?
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What does this sign mean?
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Mobile access towers should be erected by:
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What should you do if you notice your harness or attachment is damaged?
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Which two of the following should be provided when working on a fragile roof?
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A personal fall-arrest system is designed to protect whom?
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Who should know how to carry out pre-use checks on fall-arrest equipment?
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What is the correct way to reach the working platform of a mobile access tower?
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Which one of the following situations would require a rescue plan?
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What should you do if you need to use a mobile access tower but the brakes don't work?
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Which image shows the safest method for using a stepladder?
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Which image shows the safe use of a ladder?
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A fragile roof needs to be repaired. Which of the following would be regarded as the safest method?
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When assembling a mobile access tower, near overhead electric cables, which one of the following statements is true?
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Which one of the following statements is true of painting wooden ladders used in construction?
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What should you do if you are required to use access equipment that you have not been trained to use?
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What is the purpose of personal fall-arrest equipment?
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What is the best way to make sure that a ladder is secure and will not slip?
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Which two of the following statements are true about working on a roof?
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What is the correct way to climb a ladder?
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Who should complete pre-use checks on ladders or other equipment used for working at height?
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When are personal fall-arrest systems to be used?
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How is working at height defined?
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How many people are allowed on a ladder at the same time?
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What is an 'inertia reel' ?
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Which one of the following statements is true of a person who has fallen, and is suspended in a fall-arrest harness?
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What should you do if you find a ladder that is damaged?
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What is the best way to stop people falling through voids, holes or fragile roof panels?
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What angle should a leaning ladder be used at?
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When is it safe to cross a fragile roof?
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Which one of the following surfaces is not likely to be fragile?
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Mobile access towers should be erected, altered or dismantled by whom?
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What is the purpose of a one-way system at a loading or unloading area?
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What should you do if you feel that a task involving working at height is unsafe?
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Which of the following is one of the leading causes of injury on a construction site?
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What should you do if you think that the scaffolding you are working from is not safe?
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So that workers can work at height safely, who is responsible for making sure they receive information and instruction?
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How can the safe load rating for a scaffold platform be identified?
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Which of the following is not true when using podium steps?
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A worker is wearing a harness in a boom type mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) (sometimes known as a cherry picker). Which one of the following should the harness have?
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