Working at Height Flashcards
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What does PASMA stand for in the context of work at height?
Answer: Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association
PASMA stands for the Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association. PASMA training is the recognised standard for the safe assembly, use, and dismantling of mobile access towers in the UK.
How far should a ladder extend above the stepping-off point at the top?
Answer: At least 1 metre (or 5 rungs)
A ladder should extend at least 1 metre (approximately 5 rungs) above the stepping-off point to provide a secure handhold when stepping on and off at the top. This prevents loss of balance.
What is a fragile surface in the context of work at height?
Answer: A surface that would not support the weight of a person and any load they might carry
A fragile surface is one that would be liable to fail if any reasonably foreseeable loading were applied. Common examples include fibre cement sheets, glass skylights, and corroded metal decking on industrial buildings.
What is the primary purpose of a tool lanyard when working at height?
Answer: To prevent dropped tools from striking workers below
Tool lanyards are used to tether tools to the worker or structure, preventing them from being dropped and striking people working below. A dropped tool, even from a modest height, can cause serious or fatal injuries.
Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, how often must a scaffold be inspected?
Answer: Before first use and at intervals not exceeding 7 days thereafter
Scaffolds must be inspected by a competent person before first use, after any event likely to have affected stability (such as adverse weather), and at intervals not exceeding 7 days. Records of inspections must be kept.
What is the maximum permitted loading on a scaffold as stated on the scaffold loading notice?
Answer: The load specified by the scaffold designer and shown on the loading notice
Every scaffold must have a loading notice displayed prominently, specifying the maximum permitted load as determined by the scaffold designer. Overloading is a common cause of scaffold collapse.