White Card Working at Heights 3

Question 1

Which Australian Standard covers fall arrest systems?

Accepted Answer

AS/NZS 1891

Answer

AS 2550

Answer

AS 3600

Answer

AS 1170

Question 2

What is the purpose of a toe board on scaffolding?

Accepted Answer

Preventing tools and materials from falling off the platform edge

Answer

A step for climbing

Answer

Decorative trim

Answer

Supporting the guardrail

Question 3

At what wind speed should work at heights generally cease?

Accepted Answer

40 km/h or as per risk assessment

Answer

10 km/h

Answer

20 km/h

Answer

100 km/h

Question 4

What anchor point rating is required for a single-person fall arrest system?

Accepted Answer

12 kN minimum per AS/NZS 1891.4

Answer

5 kN

Answer

1 kN

Answer

No rating required

Question 5

What height requires a scaffolding High Risk Work Licence?

Accepted Answer

4 metres

Answer

2 metres

Answer

3 metres

Answer

6 metres

Question 6

What is the purpose of an energy absorber in a fall arrest system?

Accepted Answer

Reducing arrest force to a survivable level (below 6 kN)

Answer

Storing electricity

Answer

Absorbing sound

Answer

Cushioning the platform