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1
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When wearing a harness on a mobile elevating work platform, where should the lanyard be attached?

A) To the nearest handrail
B) To a secure point on the building
C) To the bolt point on the underside of the platform
D) To a specified anchor point

A

To a specified anchor point

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Why are non-fatal falls from height so dangerous?

A) They can cause a sight to be closed down
B) They can cause life changing injuries, and affect your ability to earn a living
C) They can raise your insurance premium
D) They can incur huge fines

A

They can cause life changing injuries, and affect your ability to earn a living

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What is the purpose of ground level controls in a mobile elevating work platform?

A) They make work more efficient
B) They allow workers with a better view to control the platform from below
C) They are an emergency back up
D) They allow the workers in the platform to concentrate on their task

A

They are an emergency back up

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You are asked to quickly fix a beam where no fall protection measures have been put in place. What should you do?

A) Never work where there is no fall protection in place
B) Ensure trained colleagues are around to spot you
C) Only proceed if you are satisfied the risk of falling is low
D) Use a ladder if possible

A

Never work where there is no fall protection in place

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You need to begin a task but the access ladder is barred off with tape. What should you do?

A) Inspect the scaffolding for hazards, and continue if it appears safe
B) Remove the tape so you can get through, but replace it behind you
C) Do not begin work, and consult your supervisor
D)Remove the tape so you can safely access the scaffolding

A

Do not begin work, and consult your supervisor

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Under what ONE of the following conditions might a ladder be appropriate?

A) When you will be using pressure
B) When materials or equipment only need to be carried a short way
C) When you need a low-level work platform
D) For light tasks that last no longer than 30 minutes

A

For light tasks that last no longer than 30 minutes

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What part of a stepladder must you not stand on?

A) The top rung
B) The bottom three rungs, unless it is specially designed
C) The top three rungs, unless it is specially designed
D) The bottom rung

A

The top three rungs, unless it is specially designed

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What is the FIRST option you must consider according to the hierarchy of control?

A) How to use collective protection to limit the consequences of falling
B) How to use personal protection to limit the consequences of falling
C) How to prevent a fall happening
D) How to avoid work at height

A

How to avoid work at height

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Where MIGHT a risk assessment be conducted for the risk of falling from height?

A) Working on a fragile roof
B) Working next to an excavation
C) Working alone
D) Working in an excavation

A

Working on a fragile roof
Working next to an excavation
Working in an excavation

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What is best practice when beginning work on a roof?

A) Assume you must wear a harness at all times
B) Assume it is fragile, unless a competent person assesses it to be safe
C) Assume it contains asbestos
D) Assume it is safe, unless a competent person assesses it to be fragile

A

Assume it is fragile, unless a competent person assesses it to be safe

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What should be the last resort according to the hierarchy of control?

A) Using collective protection to limit the consequences of falling
B) Not working at height
C) Preventing a fall from happening in the first place
D) Using personal protection to limit the consequences of falling

A

Using personal protection to limit the consequences of falling

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With a mobile access tower, why is it dangerous to install the platform too high?

A) Because this increases the harm from falling
B) Because the guard rails will not provide adequate protection
C) Because equipment will be at greater risk of falling
D) Because this makes the structure less stable

A

Because the guard rails will not provide adequate protection

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Which ONE of the following offers adequate edge protection?

A) Plastic barriers
B) Temporary guardrails
C) Netting
D) Rope

A

Temporary guardrails

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A simple piece of scaffolding is interfering with your task’s safety measures. What should you do?

A) Adapt your safe system of work around the obstacle
B) Remove the piece and replace it at the end of your shift
C) Consult your supervisor
D) Remove the piece only for as long as required to complete your work

A

Consult your supervisor

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Where must you NOT use a mobile elevating work platform?

A) On busy roads
B) On ground that is soft or uneven
C) On asphalt surfaces
D) On private property

A

On ground that is soft or uneven

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16
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Who is responsible for training and informing workers at height so they can operate safely?

A) The employer
B) The employees must take responsibility for this themselves
C) The on-site administration
D) The HSE

A

The employer

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17
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What is ONE example of personal protection?

A) Safety netting
B) Airbags
C) Harness and a lanyard for fall-arrest
D) Scaffolding

A

Harness and a lanyard for fall-arrest

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What PPE item must workers on a mobile elevating work platform wear at all times?

A) Footwear with good grip
B) A harness and lanyard
C) A respiratory mask
D) Warm clothing

A

A harness and lanyard

19
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How should a stepladder be oriented?

A) So both the ladder and you are facing your work
B) At whichever angle gives you the best access for work
C) So both you and the ladder are facing away from your work
D) At 90 degrees from the work, so you have space to operate

A

So both the ladder and you are facing your work

20
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How should you properly secure a ladder?

A) Tie it at the bottom
B) Always have someone holding it at the bottom
C) Weight it with rocks
D) Tie it at the top

A

Tie it at the top

21
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You are working on a flat roof. How should you protect yourself from falls?

A) Install netting at the edge of the roof
B) Install a guard rail and toe board
C) Always work in pairs
D) Attach your harness to a secure point on the roof

A

Install a guard rail and toe board

22
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What is ONE good way to mitigate the risks of working on a fragile roof?

A) Clean the roof
B) Add appropriate signage
C) Use a mobile elevating work platform to work on the roof from below
D) Ensure your weight is balanced on the underlying beams

A

Use a mobile elevating work platform to work on the roof from below

23
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How can you find out a scaffold platform’s safe load rating?

A) You can check the signage or handover certificate
B) You can check with the contractor
C) You can refer to the safe system of work
D) You can inspect the scaffolding for damage

A

You can check the signage or handover certificate

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What are TWO key reasons why people do not notice when a roof is fragile?

A) There is no signage in place
B) People are not paying attention
C) The signage is out of date
D) Weathering, dirt, or paintwork conceal its condition

A

There is no signage in place
Weathering, dirt, or paintwork conceal its condition

25
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When is it permissible to paint a ladder?

A)If it needs to be more visible
B) If it needs waterproofing
C) If it has suffered cosmetic damage
D) Never

A

Never

26
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When should you be asked to use a harness and fall-arrest lanyard?

A) At all times
B) If you are afraid of heights
C) Only as a last resort
D) If scaffolding cannot be installed

A

Only as a last resort

27
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When it comes to construction site fatalities, what rough proportion are the result of falls from height?

A) A negligible proportion
B) One quarter
C) Half
D) One tenth

A

Half

28
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What is ONE example of collective protection?

A) Scaffolding
B) Parapet walls
C) Harness
D) A flat roof

A

Scaffolding

29
Q

Which of the following ladders ARE suitable for use on construction sites?

A) EN 131 Trade and Industrial
B) EN 131 Domestic
C) Any ladder may be suitable
D) Class 1 Industrial

A

Class 1 Industrial
EN 131 Trade and Industrial

30
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What is ONE common cause of falls from height?

A) Using incorrect equipment
B) Working under the influence
C) Working in wet weather
D) Working without safety equipment

A

Using incorrect equipment

31
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How can a worker determine the best course of action to follow when working at height?

A) Assess the situation and proceed in the safest possible way
B) Refer to the hierarchy of control
C) Find the fastest way to get the job done
D) Refer to past experience with similar jobs

A

Refer to the hierarchy of control

32
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Which of the following rooves is LEAST likely to be fragile?

A) A wired glass roof
B) A tiled roof
C) An asbestos sheet roof
D) A concrete roof

A

A concrete roof

33
Q

When working on a mobile elevating work platform, what is ONE thing that must be ensured?

A) That the wheels are properly oiled
B) That the area is quiet
C) That the wheels are locked
D) That the platform is clean

A

That the wheels are locked

34
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Where MUST a risk assessment be conducted for the risk of falling from height?

A) Any work at height where fall protection measures cannot be put in place
B) Where work poses a risk to the public
C) Any work taking place above a height of 2 metres
D) Anywhere where work at height is taking place

A

Anywhere where work at height is taking place

35
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Why do mobile access towers often cause accidents?

A) The wheels often break under pressure
B) They are prohibited for use on construction sites, but often used anyway
C) They are an inherently high risk structure
D) They are often used or constructed incorrectly, which makes them unstable

A

They are often used or constructed incorrectly, which makes them unstable

36
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If a ladder has a wobbly rung, what should you do?

A) Do not use it and report the fault to your supervisor
B) Do not step on the faulty rung
C) Report it in the accident book
D) Secure the rung and continue work if it is safe to do so

A

Do not use it and report the fault to your supervisor

37
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You need to remove a protective cover to begin work. What TWO measures must be in place?

A) You must have an emergency radio
B) You must have fall protection when the cover is removed
C) There must be nobody else around
D) You must be sure there is no risk of falling
E) You must be authorised to remove the cover

A

You must have fall protection when the cover is removed
You must be authorised to remove the cover

38
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What is the safest ratio when positioning a ladder for work?

A) One out, four up
B) One out, three up
C) Two out, four up
D) One out, five up

A

One out, four up

39
Q

Which best describes a safe way of climbing a stepladder?

A) Always attach your harness lanyard to the anchor point
B) Ensure at least three points of contact where possible
C) Ensure at least two points of contact where possible
D) Always install fall protection

A

Ensure at least three points of contact where possible

40
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Is this ladder positioned at a safe angle?

To close to wall
A) No
B) Yes

A

No

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