NEBOSH Working at Height

Question 1

Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, which statement best describes the legal definition of 'work at height'?

Accepted Answer

Work in any place where, if precautions were not taken, a person could fall and be injured, including below ground level

Answer

The regulations define work at height as any place — including below ground level such as excavations — where a person could fall and be injured if precautions are absent.

Question 2

When applying the hierarchy of controls for working at height, which measure should always be considered first?

Accepted Answer

Avoid working at height altogether if it is reasonably practicable to do so

Answer

The first step in the hierarchy is to eliminate the risk by avoiding work at height entirely where it is reasonably practicable to do so.

Question 3

What is the minimum height for guard rails on a working platform as specified in Schedule 2 of the Work at Height Regulations 2005?

Accepted Answer

950mm

Answer

Schedule 2 of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 specifies that guard rails must be at least 950mm in height measured from the working platform surface.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a collective fall prevention measure?

Accepted Answer

Edge protection comprising guard rails and toe boards around a platform

Answer

Collective measures such as guard rails and edge protection protect all workers in the area without requiring individual action or equipment.

Question 5

What is the correct ratio for positioning a leaning ladder under the '1-in-4 rule'?

Accepted Answer

One unit out from the base for every 4 units of height

Answer

The 1-in-4 rule places the ladder foot one unit away from the wall for every four units of height, giving an angle of approximately 75 degrees to the horizontal.

NEBOSH IGC Practice Test

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NEBOSH Working at Height