CITB Working at Height Safety

Question 1

Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, what should be your first consideration before carrying out any task at height?

Accepted Answer

Avoid working at height altogether if possible

Answer

Use a safety harness at all times

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Ensure a colleague is watching from below

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Wear a hard hat

Question 2

What is the correct angle for placing a leaning ladder against a wall?

Accepted Answer

1 unit out for every 4 units up

Answer

1 unit out for every 2 units up

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1 unit out for every 3 units up

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1 unit out for every 5 units up

Question 3

When must edge protection be provided on a scaffold platform?

Accepted Answer

When there is a risk of a person or materials falling from the edge

Answer

Only when working above 5 metres

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Only when specifically requested by the site manager

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Only when the scaffold is more than 3 bays wide

Question 4

What should you check BEFORE using a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP)?

Accepted Answer

That the ground is firm, level, and the outriggers are fully extended

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That there is another MEWP nearby as backup

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That the wind speed is below 50 mph

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That the machine has been painted recently

Question 5

A tower scaffold should not be used in winds exceeding what speed?

Accepted Answer

23 mph

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15 mph

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35 mph

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50 mph

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a toe board on a scaffold?

Accepted Answer

To prevent materials and tools from falling off the edge

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To provide a step for climbing onto the platform

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To mark the boundary of the working area

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To provide additional structural support to the scaffold