Safe Pass Working at Height Ireland

Question 1

Under Irish regulations, what is considered 'working at height'?

Accepted Answer

Any work where a person could fall a distance likely to cause personal injury

Answer

Only work above 10 metres

Answer

Only work on scaffolding

Answer

Only work on roofs

Question 2

What is the first control measure to consider for working at height?

Accepted Answer

Avoid working at height if possible

Answer

Use a safety harness

Answer

Erect scaffolding

Answer

Use a ladder

Question 3

When can a ladder be used for work at height under Irish regulations?

Accepted Answer

Only for short duration, low-risk work where other equipment is not justified

Answer

For any job at any height

Answer

Only for painting

Answer

Never under any circumstances

Question 4

What angle should a ladder be placed at against a wall?

Accepted Answer

75 degrees — a ratio of 1 out for every 4 up

Answer

90 degrees — straight up

Answer

45 degrees

Answer

60 degrees

Question 5

How far should a ladder extend above a landing platform?

Accepted Answer

At least 1 metre (approximately 5 rungs)

Answer

It should be level with the platform

Answer

At least 3 metres

Answer

It doesn't matter

Question 6

What is a guardrail system for edge protection?

Accepted Answer

A barrier with a top rail, mid-rail, and toe board to prevent falls from edges

Answer

A handrail on stairs only

Answer

A fence around the site perimeter

Answer

A traffic barrier on roads