PASMA Working at Height Regulations 2

Question 1

How often must a tower scaffold be inspected under WAHR 2005?

Accepted Answer

Before first use, after any event likely to affect stability, and at regular intervals not exceeding 7 days

Answer

Monthly

Answer

Only once when it is first erected

Answer

Every 28 days

Question 2

What must be produced following an inspection of a tower scaffold?

Accepted Answer

A written inspection report that is kept on site

Answer

A verbal report to the site manager

Answer

A photograph only

Answer

Nothing — inspection records are optional

Question 3

Under WAHR 2005, who is a 'competent person' for inspecting scaffolding?

Accepted Answer

A person with sufficient training, experience, and knowledge to identify hazards and defects

Answer

Any person on the construction site

Answer

Only an HSE inspector

Answer

Only the tower scaffold manufacturer

Question 4

What duty does an employee have under the Work at Height Regulations 2005?

Accepted Answer

To use work at height equipment properly and report any hazards they identify

Answer

No duties — all responsibility lies with the employer

Answer

To carry out their own risk assessments without supervision

Answer

To inspect all scaffolding on site regardless of training

Question 5

WAHR 2005 requires that work at height equipment is inspected. How long must inspection records be kept?

Accepted Answer

Until the end of the project or 3 months, whichever is greater

Answer

7 days

Answer

Until the next inspection

Answer

There is no requirement to keep records

Question 6

What does WAHR 2005 say about working in adverse weather conditions at height?

Accepted Answer

Work at height must not be carried out when weather conditions could jeopardise health or safety

Answer

Work can continue as long as PPE is worn

Answer

Work must stop only during thunderstorms

Answer

Weather conditions are not mentioned in the regulations