Health and Safety Systems Quiz PP 9 Phase 1

What legislation places a legal duty on everyone for the welfare of employers, employees, and managers?

• The Working at Height Regulations 2005

• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

• The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002

What is the maximum angle at which a leaning ladder should be positioned on a side slope?

• 16º

• 10º

• 20º

• 6º

What is the maximum height for mobile scaffolds?

• 2 times the outrigger

• 4 times the outrigger

• 5 times the outrigger

• 3 times the outrigger

What is the maximum operating weight for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs)?

• Up to 200kg

• Up to 300kg

• Up to 400kg

• Up to 100kg

What is the primary structural material used in the manufacturing of mobile access towers?

• Steel

• Aluminium alloys

• Wood

• Concrete

What is the primary cause of workplace fatalities according to the statistics provided?

• Chemical exposure

• Falls

• Falling objects

• Electric shocks

What is the maximum duration recommended for using ladders for work?

• 15 minutes

• 1 hour

• 45 minutes

• 30 minutes

What is the primary purpose of toe boards on scaffolds?

• Prevent slipping

• Provide a platform for tools

• Prevent objects from falling

• Support the structure

What is the primary function of a scissor lift?

• Move horizontally

• Fly in the air

• Move vertically

• Rotate 360 degrees

What is the primary purpose of a crawling board?

• Provide a platform for tools

• Enable safe work within loft spaces

• Support the structure

• Move horizontally