Working at Height Ireland Flashcards

What weather conditions should stop work at height?

Answer: High winds, heavy rain, ice, snow, lightning, or poor visibility

Work at height should be stopped in high winds (usually above 23 mph/37 kph), heavy rain, icy conditions, snow, thunderstorms, or any conditions reducing visibility.

What is edge protection?

Answer: Barriers, guardrails, or similar devices placed at edges to prevent falls

Edge protection refers to physical barriers such as guardrails, toe boards, and mesh installed at the edges of elevated platforms, roofs, or openings to prevent falls.

What is the correct procedure for inspecting a safety harness?

Answer: Check all webbing, stitching, buckles, and D-rings for damage before each use

Before each use, a safety harness should be visually and physically inspected for cuts, fraying, burns, chemical damage to webbing, and damage to buckles, D-rings, and stitching.

What is a roof ladder used for?

Answer: To provide safe access and distribute weight when working on sloping roofs

A roof ladder hooks over the ridge of a sloping roof and distributes the worker's weight across the roof surface, preventing damage to roofing materials and providing secure footing.

What training is required for working at height in Ireland?

Answer: Workers must receive adequate training specific to the equipment and tasks involved

Workers must receive specific training in the use of height-access equipment they will use, hazard awareness, emergency procedures, and rescue plans.

What is a rescue plan for work at height?

Answer: A pre-planned procedure for rescuing a worker who has fallen or is stranded at height

A rescue plan must be in place before any work at height begins, detailing how a fallen or stranded worker will be rescued promptly to prevent suspension trauma.