White Card Working at Heights

Question 1

At what height does fall prevention become mandatory under Australian WHS Regulations?

Accepted Answer

2 metres

Answer

Fall prevention measures are required for work at heights of 2 metres or more under WHS Regulations.

Question 2

What is the preferred fall prevention method under the hierarchy of controls?

Accepted Answer

Passive systems such as guardrails and edge protection

Answer

Passive systems like guardrails are preferred because they protect everyone automatically without relying on individual worker actions.

Question 3

How often must a safety harness be inspected?

Accepted Answer

Before each use and formally every 6 months per AS/NZS 1891

Answer

Harnesses require pre-use visual inspection each time and formal inspection by a competent person at least every 6 months.

Question 4

What is the maximum free-fall distance for a fall arrest system?

Accepted Answer

2 metres

Answer

The maximum free-fall distance is 2 metres under AS/NZS 1891, limiting arrest forces on the body.

Question 5

What colour scaffold tag means the scaffold is safe for use?

Accepted Answer

Green

Answer

A green scaffold tag indicates the scaffold has been inspected by a competent person and is safe for use.

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