IPAF Working at Height Regulations 2

Question 1

What does the acronym RIDDOR stand for in the context of UK workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

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Risk Identification, Documentation, and Danger Operation Regulation

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Regulatory Inspection of Dangerous and Defective Operating Resources

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Risk in Design, Development and Operational Review

Question 2

A risk assessment for MEWP work identifies that strong winds are forecast. Under the Work at Height Regulations, what must the employer do?

Accepted Answer

Postpone or modify the work to account for the weather conditions

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Proceed as planned but issue extra PPE

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Double the number of operators on each MEWP

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Ignore the forecast as MEWPs are designed for all weather

Question 3

What is the employer's duty regarding training under the Work at Height Regulations 2005?

Accepted Answer

Every person involved in work at height must be competent, or supervised by a competent person

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Training is optional but recommended

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Only supervisors need to be trained

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Training is only required after an accident occurs

Question 4

Which body is responsible for enforcing health and safety regulations including working at height on UK construction sites?

Accepted Answer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

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Local council planning department

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The Environment Agency

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The police

Question 5

Under UK law, what is the penalty for a serious breach of the Work at Height Regulations resulting in a fatality?

Accepted Answer

Unlimited fines and/or imprisonment for up to 2 years

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A written warning only

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A fine of up to £500

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Suspension of the company's trading licence for 6 months

Question 6

What documentation must be available on site when MEWP work at height is being carried out?

Accepted Answer

A risk assessment, method statement, and LOLER thorough examination report

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Only the operator's PAL Card

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The manufacturer's sales brochure

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A letter from the HSE approving the work