Working at Height Quiz
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Test Your Knowledge of Working at Height
Work at height refers to any activity where a person is at risk of falling, whether that’s falling from above or below ground level. Falls from height are one of the most common causes of injury in construction and account for many fatalities among building workers. Try our working at height health and safety quiz to test your knowledge!
Which of these job roles is most likely to be at risk from working at height?
Those who work in construction, such as property renovation, are most likely to be at risk from working at height.
What is the name of the primary UK legislation that specifically covers working at height?
The Work at Height Regulations are the primary legislation covering all work at height activities.
What is the final step to undertake when completing a risk assessment for work at height?
The final step of a risk assessment is always to review and update it where needed.
It becomes a legal requirement to record your risk assessment findings in writing when you employ how many people?
If you employ 5 or more people, then you must record your risk assessment findings by law.
Under the working at height hierarchy of control, what is the first control measure you must consider?
Where possible, work at height should always be avoided.
Which working at height safety equipment consists of a full-body harness with connecting lanyard?
A fall-arrest system requires a full-body harness with connecting lanyard to prevent you from falling from height.
When working from a ladder, what is it important that you do to ensure your safety?
For safety, it’s important that you always maintain three points of contact (i.e. 2 feet and 1 hand) with the ladder at all times.
When is it safe to walk across a fragile roof surface?
A fragile surface may only be walked on if secure crawling boards are in place first.
How many people can use the same ladder at the same time?
For safety, only one person should ever use a ladder at one time.
What does a working at height rescue plan ensure?
A rescue plan ensures there is a plan in place to retrieve workers safely if there is an accident.
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Further Resources:
- Working at Height Regulations & Hierarchy of Control Measures
- Working at Height Rules and Regulations
- How to Develop a Rescue Plan for Working at Height
- Working at Height Training
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