Quiz

1. Working at Height is described as?

• A) Climbing the stairs
• B) Any place at, above or below ground level, with a risk of injury if you fall from that place
• C) Standing on a roof
• D) Using a ladder

2. The WAHR 2005 regs explain the need for a risk assessment when working at height. When is this required?

• A) Only when 500mm or more from the ground.
• B) All working at height
• C) Only on construction sites
• D) Only working at your own home

3. BS 1004:2004 states the spacing between guardrails on a mobile tower shall be no more than?

• A) 470mm
• B) 150mm
• C) 300mm
• D) 200mm

4. The main guardrail of a mobile tower that conforms to BS 1004:2004 will be no more than ______ from the platform?

• A) 1.5m
• B) 450mm
• C) 950mm
• D) 900mm

5. BS 8460:2005 gives guidance on the safe distance from power cables on steel towers. What is that distance?

• A) 1m
• B) 15m with the boom to full extension
• C) 7m with the boom to full extension
• D) If not critical

6. BS 8460:2005 recommends operators inspect their machines by following the appropriate manual, but how often?

• A) At the start of the week
• B) Prior to use
• C) At the end of the week
• D) Only If you suspect a fault

7. LOLER 1998 requires a MEWP to be thoroughly inspected how often?

• A) Prior to use
• B) Six weekly
• C) Six monthly
• D) Monthly

8. The HSE recommends two methods to construct a mobile scaffold tower safely. Name them?

• A) APR system + 6T System
• B) AGR system + 3T System
• C) AGR system + 6T system
• D) APR system + 3T system

9. Leaning ladders should be erected at an angle of _________ degrees?

• A) 72 degrees
• B) 30 degrees
• C) 75 degrees
• D) 47 degrees

10. A guardrail provides what kind of protection?

• A) Defensive
• B) Collective
• C) Protective
• D) Perfect

11. Ladders and steps are for short durational use, so how long should they be used in one position?

• A) 10-12 minutes
• B) 15-30 minutes
• C) 1-3 hours
• D) As long as you like

12. The European Standard of EN365 recommends a harness should be inspected every ________ as a legal requirement?

• A) Day
• B) Week
• C) 6 Months
• D) 12 Months

13. The HSE recommend the use of a harness in what type of MEWP?

• A) Boom type
• B) Vertical type
• C) All MEWPs
• D) Never

14. LOLER 1998 requires 4 things to be marked on a MEWP. What are they?

• A) SWL, wind speed, max people in cage and LOLER certificate
• B) Machine weight, model of machine, tyre size and tyre pressure
• C) Wind speed, engine type, max people in cage and LOLER certificate
• D) Max people in cage, engine type, model of machine and LOLER certificate

15. A harness is required to display 2 things?

• A) Size and name of manufacturer
• B) Manufacturers name and serial number
• C) Serial number and size
• D) Size and BS EN standard

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