CITB Working at Heights Mock Test 3

1. What is the maximum allowed vertical distance between landings when using a portable or pole ladder for access?

2. Why might safety nets or soft-landing systems be preferred over personal fall-arrest systems?

3. When is it necessary to use a harness and fall-arrest lanyard?

4. Why is placing the platform too high on a mobile access tower considered dangerous?

5. If you are assigned to repair a beam quickly and there are no fall protection measures in place, what should you do?

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

7. Under what conditions can a ladder be used safely in the workplace?

8. How can you ensure that a ladder remains secure and does not slip during use?

9. What is one effective way to reduce risks when working on a fragile roof?

10. What action should be taken if you discover a wobbly rung on a ladder?

11. What should you do if you discover that a ladder is damaged before use?

12. How can materials stacked on a platform be prevented from tipping over the toe boards?

13. At what angle should a ladder be placed to ensure safe usage?

14. When working over water with a risk of falling, which single piece of PPE is essential?

15. Which type of roof is the least likely to be fragile?

16. What critical safety measure is required when operating a mobile elevating work platform?

17. What factors contribute to frequent accidents involving mobile access towers?

18. Which part of a stepladder should you avoid standing on?

19. Who should inspect a ladder before it is used?

20. Is it acceptable to remove a guard rail from a platform if you are not a qualified scaffolder?