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

Working at height includes any place where a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury, regardless of the height involved.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Avoid working at height if possible

Answer

The first and most effective control is to avoid working at height altogether by doing the work at ground level where possible.

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

Ladders should only be used for work of short duration (generally up to 30 minutes) and low risk, where more suitable equipment is not justified.

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

A ladder should be placed at approximately 75 degrees to the horizontal, which is achieved by a ratio of 1 unit out from the base for every 4 units of height.

Question 5

How far should a ladder extend above a landing platform?

Accepted Answer

At least 1 metre (approximately 5 rungs)

Answer

A ladder should extend at least 1 metre (about 5 rungs) above the landing point to provide a safe handhold when stepping on and off.

Safe Pass Practice Test

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Safe Pass Working at Height Ireland