NEBOSH CC Working at Height 1

Question 1

Which regulations specifically govern working at height in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Work at Height Regulations 2005

Answer

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAH Regulations) specifically govern all work at height in Great Britain. They apply to any work where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury, regardless of the height.

Question 2

What is the hierarchy of measures under the Work at Height Regulations 2005?

Accepted Answer

Avoid working at height, prevent falls using collective measures, then mitigate consequences

Answer

The WAH Regulations hierarchy requires: first, avoid working at height where reasonably practicable; second, prevent falls with collective measures (such as scaffolding); third, mitigate the consequences of a fall (such as safety nets).

Question 3

What is the minimum height of a guard rail on a scaffold platform under UK regulations?

Accepted Answer

950mm

Answer

Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and BS EN standards, guard rails on scaffold platforms must be at least 950mm high. A mid-rail and toe board are also required to prevent falls and falling objects.

Question 4

What is a 'working platform' in the context of the Work at Height Regulations?

Accepted Answer

Any platform used as a place of work or as a means of access to or egress from a place of work at height

Answer

A working platform under the WAH Regulations includes any platform used as a place of work or as a means of access or egress. This covers scaffolding, mobile elevated work platforms, podium steps, and other platforms.

Question 5

What is the minimum width of a working platform on a scaffold?

Accepted Answer

600mm

Answer

Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, a working platform from which a person could fall must be a minimum of 600mm wide to allow safe working and movement. Wider platforms are required for certain activities.

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NEBOSH CC Working at Height 1