CSCS Working at Heights Mock Test

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Working at Height

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Which of the following is one of the leading causes of injury on a construction site?

Workers getting sunburned

Workers using battery-powered tools

Workers being struck by falling objects

Workers inhaling toxic fumes

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If a person is struck by a falling object, what could be the negative consequence?

They get a promotion

They get injured

They get compensation

They get fired

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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?

Protect the edge with a guard-rail and a toe-board

Use red and white tape to mark the edge

Ask someone to watch you and shout when you get too close to the edge

Put a large warning sign at the edge of the roof

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What should you do if you need to use a mobile access tower but the brakes don't work?

Do not use the tower

Only use the tower if the floor is level

Use some wood to wedge the wheels and stop them moving

Get someone to hold the tower while you use it

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How can the safe load rating for a scaffold platform be identified?

By asking the principal contractor

By asking the telehandler driver

Referring to the handover certificate or signage

The safe load is breached when the ledgers start to deflect

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When assembling a mobile access tower, near overhead electric cables, which one of the following statements is true?

The cables must be treated as live until it is confirmed they are dead

The cables can be treated as dead if the work is going to take less than 30 minutes

The cables do not present a danger because mobile access towers are insulated

Personal protective equipment (PPE) will keep workers safe until it is confirmed that the cables are dead

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Which of the following is the safest method of accessing a mobile access tower?

Climbing a ladder outside of the tower

Climbing up the outside of the tower

Climbing a ladder inside the tower

Climbing a rope on the outside of the tower

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What is the maximum length of time that a worker should work from a step ladder in one position?

Less than two hours

Less than 30 minutes

Less than one hour

Less than 90 minutes

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Which image shows the safest method for using a stepladder?

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Which one of the following statements is true of painting wooden ladders used in construction?

Ladders should never be painted as this could hide defects or damage

It is a good idea to paint ladders because this protects them

Ladders should be painted orange to make them more visible

It is advisable to paint ladders to prevent them being stolen

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How is working at height defined?

Working at any height that would cause an injury if you fell

Working 3 m above the ground or higher

Working 2 m above the ground or higher

Working 1.2 m above the ground or higher

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When are personal fall-arrest systems to be used?

The majority of the time

In the morning

During a night shift

Only as a last resort

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What is the best way to stop people falling through voids, holes or fragile roof panels?

Tell everyone where the dangerous areas are

Mark the dangerous areas with red and white warning tape

Place secure, load-bearing covers over the dangerous areas and add warning signage

Cover the dangerous areas with safety netting and tell everyone to be careful

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Which of these activities presents the greatest risk of a fall from height?

Standing on the back of a lorry whilst unloading

Slinging a load at ground level

Working in a multi-level completed structure

Sweeping the second floor of a completed building

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What is the correct way to climb a ladder?

Having two points of contact with the ladder at all times

Only using the ladder when wearing a safety harness

By having two people on the ladder at all times

Having three points of contact with the ladder at all times

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Which two of the following statements are true about working on a roof?

It is safe to try to walk near underlying roof supports

Wired glass roof panels are likely to be fragile

Workers should not work on a roof where there is no protection from falls

Asbestos and fibre cement roof sheets are unlikely to be fragile

It is easy to see which roof surfaces are likely to be fragile

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Which of the following is not true when using podium steps?

Podium steps should be inspected before use

Podium step wheels must be locked before you get on

Podium steps can easily topple if you overreach sideways

Podium steps are safe and can't topple over

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Identify the difference between a fall-arrest lanyard and a work-restraint lanyard.

A work-restraint lanyard prevents falls; a fall-arrest lanyard minimises the consequences of a fall

A work-restraint lanyard halts work entirely; a fall-arrest lanyard ensures falls do not occur

A work-restraint lanyard is for outdoor use; a fall-arrest lanyard is for indoor use

A work-restraint lanyard is designed for confined spaces; a fall-arrest lanyard is designed for MEWPS

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A personal fall-arrest system is designed to protect whom?

The general public

Workers over the age of 55

An individual worker

All workers on site

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A worker is storing materials above toe-board height on a scaffold. How should people below be protected?

Use a brick guard or suitable mesh netting

Halt the work when people are approaching

Shout a warning to anyone passing below

Use string to secure the materials

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What is the correct way to reach the working platform of a mobile access tower?

Climb up the outside of the diagonal bracing

Lean a ladder against the tower and climb up that

Climb up the ladder built into the tower

Climb up the tower frame on the outside of the tower

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If standing on the back of a lorry during loading and unloading, what is the main hazard?

Whole body vibration

Noise from equipment

Inhaling dust and fumes

Falling from height

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When is it safe to cross a fragile roof?

Only if you do not walk on any plastic panels

Only when you can see fragile roof signs

When crawling boards with handrails are available to use

At any time as long as you walk along the line of the bolts

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Which one of the following situations would require a rescue plan?

Whenever people are working at height

Only when work-restraint lanyards fail

Only when there are no fall-arrest systems in place

Whenever workers are working at ground level

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At what intervals should fall-arrest equipment be inspected?

Annually

Every time, before use

Every time, after use

Monthly

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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?

Ask a workmate how to operate the MEWP

Operate the MEWP at breaktime when no-one is around

Tell their supervisor that they have no training

Get the work done as quickly as possible

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What should you do if you notice your harness or attachment is damaged?

Stop and tell your supervisor straight away

Use a colleague's harness instead

Use it and tell your supervisor at the end of the day

Stop and tell your supervisor but carry on using it until it is replaced

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Which one of the following surfaces is not likely to be fragile?

A slate tiled roof

A reinforced concrete roof

A glass panel roof

A fibre cement sheet roof

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Where should vehicles be loaded and unloaded?

On uneven ground

On a downward slope

On level ground

On an upward slope

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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?

Build the stack so that it leans away from the edge

Put a warning sign on the stack

Have brick guards or netting fitted to the edge

Cover the stack with polythene

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According to the Work at Height Regulations, when can ladders be used for work?

When other people do not need to use it for access

If it is high risk work for long periods of time

If it is low risk work for a short period of time

A ladder must never be used on site

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What angle should a leaning ladder be used at?

85°

75°

60°

45°

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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?

Inform a supervisor that a larger MEWP is needed

Stand on the guard rails

Use a step ladder on the platform

Put pallets on the working platform

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What does the following sign mean?

No running

Safety boots must be worn

Deep water

Fragile roof

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Which one of the statements about storing materials on a working platform is correct?

Materials must be stored so they can't fall and the platform must be able to take their weight

Materials do not need to be secured if they are going to be there for less than an hour

Materials can be stored unsecured but they must be above guard-rail height

Materials can be stored anywhere, even if they pose a trip hazard or block the walkway

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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?

No, only a scaffolder can remove the guard-rail but you can put it back

No, only a scaffolder can remove the guard-rail and put it back

Yes, if you put it back as soon as you have finished

Yes, if you put it back before you leave the site

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A mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) must not be used on what surface?

A smooth concrete path

An asphalt road

Soft or uneven ground

A concrete road

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Which one of the following statements is true when referring to the wheels on mobile access towers?

The wheels should be locked at all times

The wheels should be locked when the tower is in use

The wheels should only be locked at the end of the day

The wheels should be locked when the tower is being moved

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How should a roof be treated initially when considering its safety?

All roofs should be treated as sturdy until a competent person has confirmed they are not

All roofs should be treated as fragile until a competent person has confirmed they are not

All roofs built from timber are considered sturdy; all built from tile are considered fragile

All roofs built before 1930 are considered fragile; all roofs built after 1930 are not considered fragile

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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?

Get on with the job and learn as they work

Look for tutorials on the internet

Ask a workmate how to build the tower

Tell their supervisor that they have no training

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A material that may hide fragile surfaces has been applied to a roof. What action should be taken?

The fragile areas should be clearly marked and protected

The fragile areas should be painted green

Nothing the material applied should be fine

Nothing workers should know to be careful

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Who should check a ladder before it is used?

The manufacturer

The site manager

A site safety officer

The person who is going to use it

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What piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn on sites where there is a risk of falling objects?

Protective goggles

Hard hat

A safety harness

Hi-vis clothing

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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?

The worker is wearing a safety helmet and waits until everyone else has left the site

The worker has placed a safety cone by the hole people will avoid the area

The worker is authorised to do so and is protected from falling whilst the cover is not in place

The worker is wearing hi-vis and has told a few people on site that the cover will be removed

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Which one of the following is a safe way of moving a mobile access tower?

Using manual effort to pull from the top and the base

Towing with a site vehicle with a tow rope attached to the top

Using manual effort pushing only from the base

Towing with a site vehicle, with a tow rope attached to the base

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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?

Wellington boots

Full body harness

Full face respirator

Life jacket

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Which of the following two statements about moving mobile access towers are correct?

The tower must not be moved while tools and equipment are on it

The tower can be moved short distances while tools and equipment are on it

The tower must not be moved while people are on it

The tower should only be moved over soft or uneven ground

The tower should only be moved outside of working hours

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Who should erect, dismantle or alter a tube and fitting scaffold?

Anyone who is a project manager

A trained, competent and authorised person

Someone who has the right tools

Anyone who thinks they can do it

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Which two of the following should be provided when working on a fragile roof?

A safety harness

Thick rubber gloves

A crash mat

A safe working platform

Safe access to the working area

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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?

A fall-restraint lanyard clipped to the control box of the machine

A work-restraint lanyard clipped to the hand rail of the basket

A fall-arrest lanyard clipped to the structure being worked on

A work-restraint lanyard clipped to an attachment point in the basket

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When planning any work at height, what should an employers first consideration be?

Work at height and arrest falls using personal fall arrest

Work at height and prevent falls with barriers

Avoid working at height where possible

Work at height and arrest falls using nets

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What should you do if you feel that a task involving working at height is unsafe?

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor

Work the problem out for yourself

Carry on working and tell your supervisor when you next see them

Borrow some work equipment from another job

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Who should complete pre-use checks on ladders or other equipment used for working at height?

The worker using the equipment

The site manager

The supervisor

The employer

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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?

Workers working on the roof wearing safety boots and helmets

Workers access the roof by walking as close as possible to the underlying roof supports.

Workers work from underneath using ladders and ropes for anchoring

Workers work from underneath using a mobile elevating working platform (MEWP)

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Mobile access towers should be erected by:

Anyone who will be using the equipment

Someone who is trained and competent

Anyone who has the tools

An apprentice, as it is good practice for them

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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?

There will be no reason to call an ambulance

They will be safe in the harness for over an hour

They should be left to rescue themselves

They will need to be rescued quickly

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Mobile access towers should be erected, altered or dismantled by whom?

Anyone who is trained, competent and authorised

Anyone who has excess time in their day

Anyone who thinks they can do it

Anyone who has worked for the company longer than two years

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What is the purpose of a one-way system at a loading or unloading area?

To allow faster speed limits

To eliminate the need to reverse

To increase the need to reverse

To reduce the speed limits

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What is the purpose of personal fall-arrest equipment?

To protect more than one person if they fall

To prevent workers from falling

To minimise the consequences if a fall occurs

To increase harm caused by falls

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What are two of the main responsibilities when working at height?

Make use of access equipment

Ensure you are sufficiently trained

Attend a safety briefing every now and again

Always wear a fall-arrest harness

Climb up on the outside of the scaffolding

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How many people are allowed on a ladder at the same time?

Three people, if it is long enough

A maximum of two people

Only one person

One person on each section of an extension ladder

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What does this sign mean?

Fragile roof. Use fall protection measures and do not stand directly on the roof

Load-bearing roof. You can stand on the surface but not on any roof lights

Fragile roof. Take care when walking on roof surface

Load-bearing roof. The surface can be slippery when wet

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Which of these statements is true about using a ladder to access a scaffold platform?

It must be wedged at the bottom to stop it slipping

All broken rungs must be clearly marked

Two people must be on the ladder at all times

It must be secured, and extend at least 1 m above the platform

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Who should know how to carry out pre-use checks on fall-arrest equipment?

The apprentice workers

The site managers

All workers on site

All workers who use it

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If an untrained worker has been asked by their supervisor to inspect some scaffolding, what should they do?

Carry on and inspect the scaffolding

Do not inspect the scaffolding, as they have not been trained

Inspect the scaffolding in tandem with another untrained worker

Ask a colleague to show them how to inspect the scaffolding

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What should you do if you are required to use access equipment that you have not been trained to use?

Get a ladder instead

Do the job if it won't take long

Stop work and speak to your supervisor

Ask someone else to do it

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Which type of accident kills the most construction workers?

Falling from height

Being hit by a falling object

Being run over by site transport

Contact with electricity

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What should you do if you find a ladder that is damaged?

Don't use it and make sure that others know about the damage

Try to mend the damage before using it

Use it if you can avoid the damaged part

Don't use it and report the damage at the end of your shift

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Accidents on site are often caused by materials falling from vehicles during what process?

Refuelling

Cleaning

Repainting

Unloading

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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?

Only allow authorised people underneath the work area

Make sure they are wearing safety helmets

Tell them you will be working above them and erect signs

Exclude people from below the work area with fencing and signs

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What should you do if you think that the scaffolding you are working from is not safe?

Try to make the repairs yourself and then report it to your supervisor

Report your concerns to your supervisor straight away

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the shift

Ignore it and wait for the scaffolders to identify any problems

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What is an 'inertia reel' ?

A rope-based fall arrester

A pulley-operated fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

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With reference to the erection and dismantling of scaffolding, which of the following statements is correct?

It should be carried out by trained people, but they do not need to be authorised

Only supervisors can carry out this type of work

It should be carried out by trained and authorised persons

Any worker wearing an appropriate safety harness can do it

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of personal fall prevention equipment?

It is designed to minimise the consequences if a fall occurs

It is designed to be used in confined spaces only

It is designed to prevent falls from occurring

It is designed protect more than one person if a fall occurs

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What does this symbol on a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) show?

The safe method of exiting the platform

The location of the lowering controls for use in emergency

The guard-rail height

The location of the points where workers can lean over the platform

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What is the best way to make sure that a ladder is secure and will not slip?

Secure it at the bottom

Wedge the bottom of the ladder with blocks of wood

Secure it at the top

Ask someone to stand with their foot on the bottom rung

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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?

Giving the public hard hats

Pavement closure or diversion

Giving the public hi-vis clothing

Making pedestrians use the road

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What should a harness' s lanyard be attached to when working in a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP)?

A point on the structure or building you are working on

The control box

A designated anchor point within the platform or basket

The MEWP handrail

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So that workers can work at height safely, who is responsible for making sure they receive information and instruction?

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The employer

The workers themselves

The appointed first aider

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A mobile access tower must not be used on what surface?

A smooth concrete path

A paved patio

Soft or uneven ground

An asphalt road

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