Working at Height Regulations Quiz

Working on the same level

• Any height where there is risk of injury from falling

• Working above 2 meters

• Working above 7 metres

To which 1 of these does the working at height regulations not apply?

• Access to guttering using a flat roof

• Accessing books on the top shelf with a kick stool

• Accessing plant with a ladder

• Accessing plant with a fixed stair

Approximately what percentage of annual working at height accidents are due to a moveable ladder?

• 30%

• 10%

• 20%

• 40%

Which of these requires risk assessment?

• Using scaffolding

• Using a step ladder

• Both of them

• Neither of them

How often do ladders need to be formally inspected?

• Every 14 months

• Every 12 months

• Every 24 months

• Every 6 months

What type of ladders are suitable for use in the workplace?

• Painted class 2 timber

• Any kept in the store room

• Class 1 fibre glass

• Class 3 aluminium

What is the maximum weight for industrial ladders?

• 150Kg

• 125Kg

• 175Kg

• 200Kg

Which of these will cause a step ladder to topple over?

• Over reaching

• Fully extending the ladder

• Working on the bottom rungs

• Placing on a clean level floor

What is the maximum duration for work on a step ladder in one position?

• 60 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 45 minutes

Which of these could lead to the collapse of a ladder?

• Having 2 people present during work

• Positioning on a clean floor

• Position for forward facing work

• Overloading