CSCS Working At Heights Mock Test - 5 - Coteca

1. Who is qualified to assemble, dismantle, or modify a tube-and-fitting scaffold?

Anyone who has the right tools

Anyone who is trained, competent and authorised

Anyone who is a project manager

Anyone who thinks they can do it

2. What are two reasons why workers might fail to identify a fragile roof?

Weathering, dirt, or paintwork conceal its condition

The signage is out of date

There is no signage in place

People are not paying attention

3. If a scaffolding component disrupts safety measures, what action should you take?

Remove the piece only for as long as required to complete your work

Consult your supervisor

Adapt your safe system of work around the obstacle

Remove the piece and replace it at the end of your shift

4. When storing materials on a working platform, which guideline should you follow?

Materials can be stored unsecured above guard-rail height

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

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

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

5. According to the hierarchy of control, what should be considered first to manage risks?

How to prevent a fall happening

How to use collective protection to limit the consequences of falling

How to avoid work at height

How to use personal protection to limit the consequences of falling

6. How can you determine the safe load capacity of a scaffold platform?

The safe load is breached when the ledgers start to deflect

Ask the telehandler driver

Ask the principal contractor

Refer to the handover certificate or signage

7. Can you provide an example of collective protection in a workplace?

Scaffolding

A flat roof

Parapet walls

Harness

8. Under which circumstances should a risk assessment for falls from height be conducted?

Working next to an excavation

Working alone

Working in an excavation

Working on a fragile roof

9. What two measures must be established before removing a protective cover to begin work?

You must be authorised to remove the cover

You must have an emergency radio

You must have fall protection when the cover is removed

You must be sure there is no risk of falling

There must be nobody else around

10. Why can non-fatal falls from height have severe consequences?

They can raise your insurance premium

They can incur huge fines

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

They can cause a site to be closed down

11. What steps should you take if asked to repair a beam where fall protection measures are missing?

Only proceed if you are satisfied the risk of falling is low

Ensure trained colleagues are around to spot you

Use a ladder if possible

Never work where there is no fall protection in place

12. What is a common cause of falls from height in construction?

Working without safety equipment

Working under the influence

Using incorrect equipment

Working in wet weather

13. Where should the lanyard be securely attached when using a harness on a mobile elevating work platform?

To the bolt point on the underside of the platform

To a specified anchor point

To the nearest handrail

To a secure point on the building

14. How can you best ensure the safety of people below when working at height with tools and materials?

Only allow authorised people underneath the work area

Tell them you will be working above them and erect signs

Make sure they are wearing safety helmets

Exclude people from below the work area with fencing and signs

15. What is the function of ground-level controls on a mobile elevating work platform?

They make work more efficient

They allow workers in the platform to concentrate on their task

They allow workers with a better view to control the platform from below

They are an emergency backup

16. What is the most effective way to prevent materials stacked on a working platform from falling over the toe-board?

Cover the stack with polythene

Build the stack so that it leans away from the edge

Have brick guards or netting fitted to the edge

Put a warning sign on the stack

17. Which option provides sufficient edge protection?

Rope

Netting

Temporary guardrails

Plastic barriers

18. How should a stepladder be properly positioned for safe use?

At whichever angle gives you the best access for work

So both you and the ladder are facing away from your work

At 90 degrees from the work, so you have space to operate

So both the ladder and you are facing your work

19. Who is responsible for providing training and safety guidance to workers operating at height?

The employees must take responsibility for this themselves

The on-site administration

The employer

The HSE

20. What must always be checked or ensured before working on a mobile elevating work platform?

That the area is quiet

That the platform is clean

That the wheels are properly oiled

That the wheels are locked

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