CSCS Working At Heights Mock Test - 1 - Coteca

1. How is working at height defined?

any height that would cause an injury if you fell

1.2 m above the ground or higher

3 m above the ground or higher

2 m above the ground or higher

2. What precautions make it safe to cross a fragile roof?

walk along the line of bolts

can see fragile roof signs

don’t walk on any plastic panels

use crawling boards with handrails

3. Why should a ladder not be painted?

the paint may hide any damaged parts

the paint will make it slippery to use

it will need regular re-painting

the paint could damage the metal parts of the ladder

4. What precautions must you take when climbing a ladder?

use a safety harness

have two people on the ladder at all times

have three points of contact with the ladder at all times

have two points of contact with the ladder at all times

5. Can you remove a scaffold guardrail to conduct a survey if you are not a qualified scaffolder?

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 site

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

6. What essential personal protective equipment (PPE) should you wear when working at height near deep water?

Wellington boots

Life jacket

Full body harness

Full face respirator

7. What is the correct way to access the working platform of a mobile tower scaffold?

Climb up the tower frame on the outside of the tower

Lean a ladder against the tower and climb up that

Climb up the ladder built into the tower

Climb up the outside of the diagonal bracing

8. Under what circumstances can a ladder be used as a place of work?

If it is long enough

If you are doing light work for a short time

If you can find a ladder to use

If other people do not need to use it for access

9. What should you do if the wheel brakes on a mobile tower scaffold are not working?

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

Do not use the tower

10. How many people can safely use a ladder at the same time?

One on each section of an extension ladder

Three, if it is long enough

Two

One

11. How can you protect people below a scaffold platform from falling tools and materials?

Tell the people below to stop work and clear the area

Use brick guards to stop any items falling below

Tell them you will be working above them

Make sure they are wearing safety helmets

12. What is the best way to prevent falling over the edge when working on a flat roof?

Put a large warning sign at the edge of the roof

Protect the edge with a guard-rail and 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

13. What is the correct way to store materials on a working platform?

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

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

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

Materials can be stored unsecured above the guard-rail height

14. Who is authorized to erect, dismantle, or modify a tube and fitting scaffold?

Anyone who thinks they can do it

Anyone who is trained, competent and authorised

Anyone who has the right tools

Anyone who is a project manager

15. Which type of accident causes the most fatalities in the construction industry?

Being hit by a falling object

Falling from height

Contact with electricity

Being run over by site transport

16.

What does this safety sign indicate?

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Fragile roof. Take care when walking on roof surface

Load-bearing roof. OK to stand on surface but not any rooflights

Fragile roof. Do not stand directly on roof but use fall protection measures

Load-bearing roof. Surface can be slippery when wet

17. How can you ensure materials stacked on a working platform do not fall over the toe-board?

Cover the stack with polythene

Put a warning sign on the stack

Fit brick guards or netting to the edge

Build the stack so that it leans away from the edge

18. Which of the following is NOT a correct practice when using podium steps?

Podiums can easily topple if you over reach sideways

Podiums are safe and can’t topple over

The ‘wheels’ must be locked before you get on to them

Podiums are work equipment and must be inspected every seven days

19. When working in a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), where should you attach your harness lanyard?

To the MEWP handrail

To a point on the structure or building you are working on

To the designated anchor point within the platform or basket

To the control box

20. What action should you take if you find a damaged ladder?

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

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

Use the ladder if you can avoid the damaged part

Try and mend the damage

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