CITB Managers Working at Height Regulations

Question 1

Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, what is the first step in the hierarchy for managing risks from working at height?

Accepted Answer

Avoid work at height wherever it is reasonably practicable to do so

Answer

Use collective fall prevention measures such as guardrails

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Use personal fall protection equipment such as harnesses

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Minimise the distance and consequences of a fall

Question 2

At what height do the Work at Height Regulations 2005 apply?

Accepted Answer

At any height where a person could fall and be injured

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Only above 2 metres

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Only above 3 metres

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Only above 1.5 metres

Question 3

A scaffold has been erected on a construction site. Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, who must inspect it before it is used?

Accepted Answer

A competent person

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Any available site worker

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The scaffold supplier only

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The client's representative

Question 4

How often must a scaffold on a construction site be inspected under the Work at Height Regulations 2005?

Accepted Answer

At intervals not exceeding 7 days

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Every 14 days

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Monthly

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Only after adverse weather

Question 5

Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, when should edge protection be provided on a flat roof being used as a workplace?

Accepted Answer

Wherever there is a risk of a person falling from the edge or through a fragile surface

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Only if the roof is more than 3 metres high

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Only if workers will be on the roof for more than 30 minutes

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Only if specifically requested by the workers

Question 6

A construction manager needs to select equipment for a short-duration task at height. According to the Work at Height Regulations 2005, what factors must they consider when selecting the equipment?

Accepted Answer

The working conditions, the nature of the work, the duration, and the risks to safety

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Only the cost of the equipment

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Only the height of the work

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Whatever equipment is immediately available on site