Working at Height Flashcards
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What must be in place before any work begins near or over water at height?
Answer: A specific risk assessment, rescue plan, and appropriate life-saving equipment
Work at height near or over water requires a specific risk assessment, a rescue plan (including rescue boat or throw lines), appropriate life-saving equipment, and workers should wear personal flotation devices where there is a risk of entering the water.
What is a fall restraint system?
Answer: A system that physically prevents you from reaching a fall edge
A fall restraint system uses a harness and short lanyard to physically prevent the worker from reaching an edge from which they could fall. Unlike fall arrest, which catches you after a fall, fall restraint prevents the fall from happening.
What is the difference between a Type A and Type C safety net under BS EN 1263?
Answer: Type A is a standard net; Type C is a personnel net attached to a supporting structure with a rope around the border
Under BS EN 1263, Type A is a safety net with border rope only; Type C (also called a personnel net) is attached to a supporting structure and is commonly used in construction for fall protection beneath roof work.
What action should be taken if a harness has been involved in arresting a fall?
Answer: Remove it from service immediately and have it inspected by a competent person
A harness that has arrested a fall must be immediately removed from service. The forces involved in a fall arrest can cause internal damage to webbing and stitching that may not be visible. It must be inspected by a competent person before any decision on further use.
What does the 'fall factor' mean in fall protection?
Answer: The ratio of the distance fallen to the length of the lanyard
The fall factor is calculated by dividing the distance fallen by the length of the rope/lanyard. A fall factor of 2 (the maximum) generates the highest forces. Understanding fall factors helps in selecting appropriate anchor points and lanyards.
What is the HSE's recommended approach to preventing falls through fragile roofs?
Answer: Use crawling boards or staging, install nets below, and assume all roofs are fragile unless proven otherwise
HSE guidance states that you should assume all roofs are fragile unless a competent person has confirmed otherwise. Use crawling boards or staging to spread the load, install safety nets below, and provide clear warning signs.