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Safety requirements for using access equipment in building services

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2 Health and Safety Quiz on Safety requirements for using access equipment in building services , created by Vito Martino on 30/10/2014.
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Question 1

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Which of the following would not be a necessary safety check on a ladder?
Answer
  • No dirt on rungs.
  • No damage to toe boards.
  • No splits in rungs
  • No damage to tie-rods

Question 2

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What is the correct angle that a ladder should be in relation to the ground?
Answer
  • 65°
  • 75°.
  • 55°
  • 45°

Question 3

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When a ladder provides access to a working platform how much of the ladder must extend above the landing place?
Answer
  • 3 rungs.
  • 4 rungs.
  • 5 rungs.
  • 6 rungs.

Question 4

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The two long sections of a ladder, which hold the rungs together, are known as?
Answer
  • Toe boards.
  • Scaffold boards
  • Styles
  • Tie rods

Question 5

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Which of the following should have toe boards fitted?
Answer
  • Moving escalator.
  • A ladder
  • Mobile scaffold
  • Trestle scaffold

Question 6

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The minimum heights at which guardrails and toe boards must be fitted to tower scaffolds is?
Answer
  • 4m
  • 5m.
  • 3m
  • 2m

Question 7

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All of the following statements are true about using podium steps EXCEPT?
Answer
  • Podiums can topple over so you must take care when reaching sideways
  • Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly
  • Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over
  • You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Question 8

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Which of these statements is true about using ladders?
Answer
  • Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder
  • Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves
  • Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough
  • Only one person should work on a ladder

Question 9

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What should you do if the ladder you’re about to use is damaged?
Answer
  • Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe
  • Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there
  • Try to fix the ladder yourself
  • Carry on using the ladder but stay away from the damaged section

Question 10

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What should you do if you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes are not working?
Answer
  • Do not use it
  • Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving
  • Carry on using it only if the floor is level
  • Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Question 11

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Ladders should never be painted because:
Answer
  • The paint could cause a distraction to the person using the ladder
  • You will need to repaint the ladder regularly
  • The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder
  • The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

Question 12

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The best way to ensure a ladder is secured and won’t slip is to
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  • Tie it at the bottom
  • Tie it at the top
  • Have a colleague hold it while you work
  • Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Question 13

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Which of these best describes working at height?
Answer
  • 10m above the ground
  • Any height above or below ground level that can cause an injury if you fall
  • 6m above the ground
  • 5m above the ground

Question 14

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How many points of contact should you have with a ladder at all times?
Answer
  • 2
  • 3
  • 1
  • 4

Question 15

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Checking a ladder before use should be done by?
Answer
  • The site manager
  • The person about to use it
  • Your health and safety rep
  • Your supervisor

Question 16

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On a mobile elevating work platform, what should you attach your safety harness to?
Answer
  • A nearby pipe or scaffold
  • The boom of the machine
  • A strong part of the structure you are working on
  • A secure anchorage point inside the platform

Question 17

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You have been asked to operate a cherry-picker (mobile elevated work platform) when it is very windy. What should your FIRST consideration be?
Answer
  • Tie all light-weight objects to the hand-rails of the basket
  • Wear an extra layer of clothing to keep warm
  • Does the wind-speed make it unsafe to use the machine
  • Wear a safety harness and clip it to the structure that you are working on

Question 18

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When working on a roof that has fragile, clear-plastic panels, what is the best way of preventing falls through the panels?
Answer
  • Make sure that everyone is told where the panels are and to avoid treading on them
  • Cover the fragile panels with a strong material and secure the covers to stop them being dislodged
  • Remove the panels carefully to leave an open space-
  • It shouldn’t be necessary to do anything, everyone knows the dangers

Question 19

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When working on fragile roofs:
Answer
  • crawling boards should always be used
  • as long as you avoid any fragile areas it is safe
  • walk straight across the roof to where you need to get to
  • it is safe to walk on the purlins
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