CITB Working at Heights Mock Test 2

1. What is the recommended slope or angle for positioning a ladder safely?

2. What is the correct approach when using a ladder to access a scaffold platform?

3. What is the purpose of edge protection on a construction site?

4. When should guardrails be installed on a working platform?

5. Who is responsible for checking a ladder before it is used?

6. How should you address a piece of scaffolding that interferes with your task’s safety measures?

7. How can you ensure that a ladder is secure and will not slip?

8. What must be confirmed before starting roof work?

9. Why is the Beaufort Scale important for external work at height?

10. Which part of a stepladder should you never stand on?

11. What is the most effective way to prevent people from falling through voids, holes, or fragile roof panels?

12. How can you determine the safe load rating of a scaffold platform?

13. What action should you take if an access ladder is blocked off with tape?

14. What is the safest method for climbing a stepladder?

15. Who is responsible for ensuring that workers are trained and informed to work safely at height?

16. What is the main risk associated with leaving a person suspended in a harness for too long?

17. Who is responsible for the proper installation of safety nets?

18. What should be your primary concern when working from an aerial device in windy weather?

19. Where should a mobile tower scaffold never be used?

20. What is the role of ground-level controls in a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP)?