CITB Working at Height Safety 2

Question 1

Who is permitted to erect, alter, or dismantle a scaffold on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Only a competent person who has received appropriate training

Answer

Any experienced operative on site

Answer

The site manager or their deputy

Answer

Any person wearing a safety harness

Question 2

What is the maximum height at which a stepladder should normally be used for work?

Accepted Answer

Where you can maintain three points of contact and the task is short duration

Answer

Any height as long as it feels stable

Answer

Up to 10 metres with a spotter

Answer

Only at ground level

Question 3

What should be fitted to the base of a ladder to prevent it slipping on a hard surface?

Accepted Answer

Anti-slip rubber feet or a proprietary ladder mat

Answer

Bricks or blocks under each leg

Answer

Rags wrapped around the feet

Answer

Nothing, if someone is footing the ladder

Question 4

When using a harness and lanyard for fall arrest, what is the maximum free-fall distance permitted?

Accepted Answer

2 metres

Answer

4 metres

Answer

6 metres

Answer

1 metre

Question 5

What is the minimum width for a scaffold working platform?

Accepted Answer

600mm

Answer

400mm

Answer

450mm

Answer

800mm

Question 6

What does a 'rescue plan' require when working at height with harnesses?

Accepted Answer

A pre-arranged method to rescue a suspended worker promptly to avoid suspension trauma

Answer

A plan to call 999 if someone falls

Answer

A first aid kit at the base of the structure

Answer

Insurance documentation for all workers