White Card Working at Heights 4

Question 1

What is a travel restraint system?

Accepted Answer

A system that prevents a worker from reaching a fall edge, rather than arresting a fall

Answer

A vehicle seatbelt

Answer

A GPS tracking device

Answer

A time management tool

Question 2

How should a harness be stored?

Accepted Answer

Hung in a clean, dry, ventilated area away from chemicals, heat, and UV

Answer

In the back of a ute

Answer

In a sealed plastic bag

Answer

On the ground

Question 3

What is fall distance clearance?

Accepted Answer

Total distance needed below the anchor point for the system to arrest a fall without hitting an obstruction

Answer

Distance to the exit

Answer

Height of the building

Answer

Gap between scaffold boards

Question 4

When must fall protection equipment be retired?

Accepted Answer

After any fall arrest event or when inspection reveals damage or degradation

Answer

Every month

Answer

Only when it looks bad

Answer

Every 10 years regardless

Question 5

What is the three-point contact rule for ladders?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining at least three limbs in contact with the ladder while climbing

Answer

Using three ladders

Answer

Having three people hold the ladder

Answer

Climbing three rungs at a time

Question 6

What type of ladder must NOT be used near electrical hazards?

Accepted Answer

Aluminium or other metal ladders

Answer

Fibreglass

Answer

Wooden

Answer

All are safe near electricity