Rooves Flashcards
(67 cards)
1
Q
How many construction workers die every year working on rooves?
A
1 in 5
2
Q
Name two things that can mitigate injuries and deaths whilst working on rooves.
Four possible answers
A
- Use of well-established safety protocols
- Training
- Supervision
- Extensive risk assessments
3
Q
Name two things that can mitigate injuries and deaths whilst working on rooves.
Four possible answers
A
- Use of well-established safety protocols
- Training
- Supervision
- Extensive risk assessments
4
Q
Name two key requirements for safe roof work
Four possible answers
A
- Safe means of accessing the roof
- A means of preventing falls
- Ways of mitigating any fall damage
- Ways of preventing falls through fragile roof material
5
Q
True or false:
Independant scaffolds are an excellent method of gaining roof access, and for storing materials.
A
True.
If proprietary access is unavailable, an independant scaffold is a good substitute.
6
Q
In terms of roofing
What is proprietary access?
A
A means of getting onto the roof through existing structures within the building, eg. a door leading to the roof.
7
Q
If an independant scaffold or proprietary access is unavailable, what is another good way of mitigating falls from a roof?
A
Edge protection
8
Q
What must be able to move on to the roof safely?
A
Material
9
Q
What is the maximum carry weight on a ladder?
A
10kg
10
Q
What kind of mobile plant could be used as a working platform when working on a roof?
A
MEWP
11
Q
True or false:
On sloping rooves, it is okay to step on the tiles
A
False.
Absolutely not.
12
Q
At what level of the roof should edge protection be used on a sloping roof?
A
Eaves level
13
Q
In what measurement is “short work” tracked?
A
Minutes. Not hours.
14
Q
What are the bare minimum requirements for short term work?
Two answers
A
- Safe means of access
- Safe means of working
15
Q
What are the bare minimum requirements for short term work?
Two answers
A
- Safe means of access
- Safe means of working
16
Q
True or false:
Rooves become more fragile with age
A
True.
Especially sheeted rooves.
17
Q
True or false:
Rooves become more fragile with age
A
True.
Especially sheeted rooves.
18
Q
True or false:
Rooves become more fragile with age
A
True.
Especially sheeted rooves.
19
Q
True or false:
Rooves become more fragile with age
A
True.
Especially sheeted rooves.
20
Q
If at all possible, roof work should be done from where?
A
Underneath, an MEWP is great for this
21
Q
If at all possible, roof work should be done from where?
A
Underneath, an MEWP is great for this
22
Q
If at all possible, roof work should be done from where?
A
Underneath, an MEWP is great for this
23
Q
If at all possible, roof work should be done from where?
A
Underneath, an MEWP is great for this
24
Q
What is the purpose of staging when performing roof work?
A
To spread the weight across the structure
25
What should staging be used for when performing roof work?
To spread the weight across the structure
26
Give two examples of fall arrest systems
* Safety nets beneath the roof
* Harness systems
27
Give two examples of fall arrest systems
* Safety nets beneath the roof
* Harness systems
28
If roof staging does not have guard rails, what should be used?
Fall arrest systems
29
True or false:
Material can be chucked off a roof
False.
Use a debris chute with a cover.
30
Give an example of a particularly hazardous item when working on a roof
| Two possible answers
* Roof openings
* Fragile roof lights
31
Give an example of a particularly hazardous item when working on a roof
| Two possible answers
* Roof openings
* Fragile roof lights
32
# With industrial roofing work
Name an extra consideration must be taken into account?
| Two possible answers
* The leading edge (where new tiles are being placed)
* Fragile and lightweight materials that will buckle under a person's weight
33
# With industrial roofing work
Name an extra consideration must be taken into account
| Two possible answers
* The leading edge (where new tiles are being placed)
* Fragile and lightweight materials that will buckle under a person's weight
34
# With industrial roofing work
Name an extra consideration must be taken into account
| Two possible answers
* The leading edge (where new tiles are being placed)
* Fragile and lightweight materials that will buckle under a person's weight
35
Name two ways to protect someone from falling off the leading edge during industrial roof work
| Five possible answers
* Effective planning
* Competant installers
* Safe working system
* Work platforms
* Safety nets
36
Name two ways to protect someone from falling off the leading edge during industrial roof work
| Six possible answers
* Effective planning
* Competant installers
* Safe working system
* Work platforms
* Safety nets
* Harnesses over the leading edge
37
Name two ways to protect someone from falling off the leading edge during industrial roof work
| Six possible answers
* Effective planning
* Competant installers
* Safe working system
* Work platforms
* Safety nets
* Harnesses over the leading edge
38
What is an important question to ask when considering using steel framework?
Do you actually need to use steel framework?
39
Name two ways of reducing risk at the design & planning stage when working with steel frameworks
| Five possible answers
* Installing edge protection at ground level
* Sequence erection so that stairs and handrails are available as quickly as possible
* Appropriate connection joints
* Appropriate stability additions
* That important information is distrubed effectively
40
Name two ways of reducing risk at the design & planning stage of using steel frameworks
| Five possible answers
* Installing edge protection at ground level
* Sequence erection so that stairs and handrails are available as quickly as possible
* Appropriate connection joints
* Appropriate stability additions
* That important information is distrubed effectively
41
Name two of the main hazards involved in erecting steel frameworks
| Six possible answers
* Falling
* Being hit by a moving steel beam
* Structure collapse
* Falling materials
* Manual lifting
* Cranes and MEWPs overturning
42
Name two of the main hazards involved in erecting steel frameworks
| Six possible answers
* Falling
* Being hit by a moving steel beam
* Structure collapse
* Falling materials
* Manual lifting
* Cranes and MEWPs overturning
43
Name two of the main hazards involved in erecting steel frameworks
| Six possible answers
* Falling
* Being hit by a moving steel beam
* Structure collapse
* Falling materials
* Manual lifting
* Cranes and MEWPs overturning
44
Before starting work on steel framework erections, name two important considerations
| Eight possible answers
* Ensure good site access and safe standing areas
* Store materials safely
* Schedule work to avoid people working overhead of others
* Plan an area for the steelwork to be constructed before erection
* Ensure that safe working at height practices are followed
* Sequence the work so that bracing is applied as soon as possible
* Ensure a safe working method
* Effective emergency planning
45
Before starting work on steel framework erections, name two important considerations
| Eight possible answers
* Ensure good site access and safe standing areas
* Store materials safely
* Schedule work to avoid people working overhead of others
* Plan an area for the steelwork to be constructed before erection
* Ensure that safe working at height practices are followed
* Sequence the work so that bracing is applied as soon as possible
* Ensure a safe working method
* Effective emergency planning
46
Before starting work on steel framework erections, name two important considerations
| Eight possible answers
* Ensure good site access and safe standing areas
* Store materials safely
* Schedule work to avoid people working overhead of others
* Plan an area for the steelwork to be constructed before erection
* Ensure that safe working at height practices are followed
* Sequence the work so that bracing is applied as soon as possible
* Ensure a safe working method
* Effective emergency planning
47
Before starting work on steel framework erections, name two important considerations
| Eight possible answers
* Ensure good site access and safe standing areas
* Store materials safely
* Schedule work to avoid people working overhead of others
* Plan an area for the steelwork to be constructed before erection
* Ensure that safe working at height practices are followed
* Sequence the work so that bracing is applied as soon as possible
* Ensure a safe working method
* Effective emergency planning
48
If straddling is absolutley necessary, what must you ensure?
| Three answers
* It's never on the top beams
* Fall arrest systems are in place, with a means of rescue
* Ensure it is "short work"
49
During erection of steelwork structures, name two ways people can fall
| Four possible answers
* During landing and splitting of decking packs
* Whilst decking sheets are being moved
* During the laying of decking
* Off of the edges of decked areas
50
During erection of steelwork structures, name two ways people can fall
| Four possible answers
* During landing and splitting of decking packs
* Whilst decking sheets are being moved
* During the laying of decking
* Off of the edges of decked areas
51
# During the erection of steelwork frames
Name two ways you might mitigate any potential falls
| Four possible answers
* Assess the type of work being done, and the best way to protect workers
* Use MEWPs where practical
* Place gaurd rails as early in the sequence as possible
* Use tower scaffolds where practical
52
# During the erection of steelwork frames
Name two ways you might mitigate any potential falls
| Four possible answers
* Assess the type of work being done, and the best way to protect workers
* Use MEWPs where practical
* Place gaurd rails as early in the sequence as possible
* Use tower scaffolds where practical
53
Name two of the main risks associated with formwork and reinforced concrete structures
| Eight possible answers
* Falls during erection and strike
* Collapse of framework
* Materials falling from framework
* Manual handling
* Being struck by the concrete skip
* HAVS & dust
* Awkward postures
* Dermatisis & Concrete dust
54
Name two of the main risks associated with formwork and reinforced concrete structures
| Eight possible answers
* Falls during erection and strike
* Collapse of framework
* Materials falling from framework
* Manual handling
* Being struck by the concrete skip
* HAVS & dust
* Awkward postures
* Dermatisis & Concrete dust
55
Name two of the main risks associated with formwork and reinforced concrete structures
| Eight possible answers
* Falls during erection and strike
* Collapse of framework
* Materials falling from framework
* Manual handling
* Being struck by the concrete skip
* HAVS & dust
* Awkward postures
* Dermatisis & Concrete dust
56
Name two of the main risks associated with formwork and reinforced concrete structures
| Eight possible answers
* Falls during erection and strike
* Collapse of framework
* Materials falling from framework
* Manual handling
* Being struck by the concrete skip
* HAVS & dust
* Awkward postures
* Dermatisis & Concrete dust
57
Name two ways you might mitigate the main risks associated with formwork and reinforced concrete structures?
| Six possible answers
* Careful design and planning
* Consider amount of manual handling needed
* Pre-assembling components where possible to avoid awkward postures
* Use long handled tools
* Use built-in edge protection
* Use concrete pumps instead of skips
58
Name two ways you might mitigate the main risks associated with formwork and reinforced concrete structures?
| Six possible answers
* Careful design and planning
* Consider amount of manual handling needed
* Pre-assembling components where possible to avoid awkward postures
* Use long handled tools
* Use built-in edge protection
* Use concrete pumps instead of skips
59
Name two ways you might mitigate the main risks associated with formwork and reinforced concrete structures?
| Six possible answers
* Careful design and planning
* Consider amount of manual handling needed
* Pre-assembling components where possible to avoid awkward postures
* Use long handled tools
* Use built-in edge protection
* Use concrete pumps instead of skips
60
# In terms of reinforced concrete structures
* What is scabbling?
* Why might you want to reduce it?
* How might you reduce it?
* Scabbling is a way of roughening concrete by removing a layer with pressurized air equipment
* It produces a lot of fine dust, which is very hazardous to anyone nearby
* Use surface deactivators (retarders) to negate the need for scabbing
61
# In terms of working on formwork or reinforced concrete structures
True or false:
A method statement is not needed before work starts
False. Before work starts.
62
# In terms of working on formwork or reinforced concrete structures
True or false:
Gaurd rails should be put in place ASAP
True
63
# In terms of working on formwork or reinforced concrete structures
True or false:
You don't need to provide safe access
Absolutely false.
64
# In terms of working on formwork or reinforced concrete structures
True or false:
You must make sure that loads are spread evenly
True
65
# In terms of working on formwork or reinforced concrete structures
True or false:
You don't need to use appropriate vertical access methods
False
66
# In terms of working on formwork or reinforced concrete structures
True or false:
The equipment must be in good condition and from the same manufacturer
True, especially when it comes to bracing and joining
67
# In terms of working on formwork or reinforced concrete structures
True or false:
Dismantling methods can be made up on the spot
False.
This must be planned way ahead of time.
