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CSCS Working at Height Specialist Test

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You need to answer at least 30 out of 33 questions correctly to pass the CSCS Working at Height Test for Operatives and Specialists. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. If you need to stack materials on a working platform, what is the BEST way to stop them falling over the toe-board? Give one answer
A Build the stack so that it leans away from the edge
B Cover the stack with polythene
C Have brick guards or netting fitted to the edge
D Put a warning sign on the stack
Correct Answer: C Have brick guards or netting fitted to the edge
2. What is the BEST way to stop people being hit by falling tools and materials when you are working above them? Give one answer
A Exclude people from below the work area with fencing and signs
B Make sure they are wearing safety helmets
C Only allow authorised people underneath the work area
D Tell them you will be working above them and erect signs
Correct Answer: A Exclude people from below the work area with fencing and signs
3. If you store materials on a working platform, which statement is CORRECT? Give one answer
A Materials can be stored anywhere, even if they pose a trip hazard or block the walkway
B Materials can be stored unsecured above guard-rail height
C Materials do not need to be secured if they are going to be there for less than an hour
D Materials must be stored so they can't fall and the platform must be able to take their weight
Correct Answer: D Materials must be stored so they can't fall and the platform must be able to take their weight
4. How do you identify the safe load rating for a scaffold platform? Give one answer
A Ask the principal contractor
B Ask the telehandler driver
C Refer to the handover certificate or signage
D The safe load is breached when the ledgers start to deflect
Correct Answer: C Refer to the handover certificate or signage
5. Who should erect, dismantle or alter a tube and fitting scaffold? Give one answer
A Anyone who has the right tools
B Anyone who is a project manager
C Anyone who is trained, competent and authorised
D Anyone who thinks they can do it
Correct Answer: C Anyone who is trained, competent and authorised
6. If you are working on a flat roof, what is the BEST way to stop yourself falling over the edge? Give one answer
A Ask someone to watch you and shout when you get too close to the edge
B Protect the edge with a guard-rail and a toe-board
C Put a large warning sign at the edge of the roof
D Use red and white tape to mark the edge
Correct Answer: B Protect the edge with a guard-rail and a toe-board
7. What is the BEST way to stop people falling through voids, holes or fragile roof panels? Give one answer
A Cover the dangerous areas with safety netting and tell everyone to be careful
B Mark the dangerous areas with red and white warning tape
C Place secure, load-bearing covers over the dangerous areas and add warning signage
D Tell everyone where the dangerous areas are
Correct Answer: C Place secure, load-bearing covers over the dangerous areas and add warning signage
8. What does this sign mean? Give one answer
A Fragile roof - do not stand directly on the roof, and use fall protection measures
B Fragile roof - take care when walking on roof surface
C Load-bearing roof - the surface can be slippery when wet
D Load-bearing roof - you can stand on the surface but not on any roof lights
Correct Answer: A Fragile roof - do not stand directly on the roof, and use fall protection measures
9. When is it safe to cross a fragile roof? Give one answer
A If you can see fragile roof signs
B If you do not walk on any plastic panels
C If you use crawling boards with handrails
D If you walk along the line of the bolts
Correct Answer: C If you use crawling boards with handrails
10. What should you do if you notice your harness or attachment is damaged? Give one answer
A Stop and tell your supervisor but carry on using it until it is replaced
B Stop and tell your supervisor straight away
C Use a colleague's harness instead
D Use it and tell your supervisor at the end of the day
Correct Answer: B Stop and tell your supervisor straight away
11. If you have to work at height in a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), over or near to deep water, which item of personal protective equipment (PPE) should you wear? Give one answer
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: B
12. When working in a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) where should you attach your harness's lanyard? Give one answer
A To a point on the structure or building you are working on
B To the MEWP handrail
C To the control box
D To the designated anchor point within the platform or basket
Correct Answer: D To the designated anchor point within the platform or basket
13. What should you do if you need to use a mobile access tower but the brakes don't work? Give one answer
A Do not use the tower
B Get someone to hold the tower while you use it
C Only use the tower if the floor is level
D Use some wood to wedge the wheels and stop them moving
Correct Answer: A Do not use the tower
14. A mobile access tower must NOT be used on what surface? Give one answer
A A paved patio
B A smooth concrete path
C An asphalt road
D Soft or uneven ground
Correct Answer: D Soft or uneven ground
15. What is the right way to reach the working platform of a mobile access tower? Give one answer
A Climb up the ladder built into the tower
B Climb up the outside of the diagonal bracing
C Climb up the tower frame on the outside of the tower
D Lean a ladder against the tower and climb up that
Correct Answer: A Climb up the ladder built into the tower
16. You need to use a ladder to get to a scaffold platform. Which of these statements is TRUE? Give one answer
A All broken rungs must be clearly marked
B It must be tied and extend either 1 m or five rungs above the platform
C It must be wedged at the bottom to stop it slipping
D Two people must be on the ladder at all times
Correct Answer: B It must be tied and extend either 1 m or five rungs above the platform
17. Which image shows the safe use of a ladder? Give one answer
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: B
18. Which image shows the SAFEST method when using a stepladder? Give one answer
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: B
19. Which of the following is NOT true when using podium steps? Give one answer
A Podium step wheels must be locked before you get on
B Podium steps are safe and can't topple over
C Podium steps are work equipment and must be inspected before use and every seven days
D Podium steps can easily topple if you over reach sideways
Correct Answer: B Podium steps are safe and can't topple over
20. What should you do if you find a ladder that is damaged? Give one answer
A Don't use it and make sure that others know about the damage
B Don't use it and report the damage at the end of your shift
C Try to mend the damage before using it
D Use it if you can avoid the damaged part
Correct Answer: A Don't use it and make sure that others know about the damage
21. How many people should be on a ladder at the same time? Give one answer
A A maximum of two people
B One person on each section of an extension ladder
C Only one person
D Three people, if it is long enough
Correct Answer: C Only one person
22. A scaffold guard-rail MUST be removed to allow you to carry out a task. If you are not a scaffolder, can you remove the guard-rail? Give one answer
A No, only a scaffolder can remove the guard-rail and put it back
B No, only a scaffolder can remove the guard-rail but you can put it back
C Yes, if you put it back as soon as you have finished
D Yes, if you put it back before you leave site
Correct Answer: A No, only a scaffolder can remove the guard-rail and put it back
23. What should you do when you are climbing a ladder? Give one answer
A Have three points of contact with the ladder at all times
B Have two people on the ladder at all times
C Have two points of contact with the ladder at all times
D Only use the ladder whilst wearing a safety harness
Correct Answer: A Have three points of contact with the ladder at all times
24. What is the BEST way to make sure that a ladder is secure and won't slip? Give one answer
A Ask someone to stand with their foot on the bottom rung
B Tie it at the bottom
C Tie it at the top
D Wedge the bottom of the ladder with blocks of wood
Correct Answer: C Tie it at the top
25. Who should check a ladder before it is used? Give one answer
A A supervisor
B The manufacturer
C The person who is going to use it
D The site safety officer
Correct Answer: C The person who is going to use it
26. What angle should a leaning ladder be used at? Give one answer
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: C
27. According to the Work at Height Regulations when CAN you use a ladder at work? Give one answer
A If it is long enough
B If other people do not need to use it for access
C If you are doing low risk work for a short time
D You must never use a ladder on site
Correct Answer: C If you are doing low risk work for a short time
28. What is the MAIN regulation that controls the use of suitable access equipment for working at height? Give one answer
A HSG33 Health and Safety in Roofwork
B Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
C Work at Height Regulations
D Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations
Correct Answer: C Work at Height Regulations
29. What should you do if you are required to use access equipment that you have NOT been trained to use? Give one answer
A Ask someone else to do it
B Do the job if it won't take long
C Get a ladder instead
D Stop work and speak to your supervisor
Correct Answer: D Stop work and speak to your supervisor
30. How is working at height usually defined? Give one answer
A Working 1.2 m above the ground or higher
B Working 2 m above the ground or higher
C Working 3 m above the ground or higher
D Working at any height that would cause an injury if you fell
Correct Answer: D Working at any height that would cause an injury if you fell
31. What should you do if you feel that a task working at height is unsafe? Give one answer
A Borrow some work equipment from another job
B Carry on working and tell your supervisor when you next see them
C Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor
D Work the problem out for yourself
Correct Answer: C Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor
32. What are TWO of your responsibilities when working at height? Give two answers
A C limb up the outside of the scaffolding
B Ensure you are sufficiently trained
C Ignore the safety briefing given by your supervisor
D Make use of access equipment
E Throw things to your colleague below
Correct Answer: B Ensure you are sufficiently trained, D Make use of access equipment
33. Which type of accident kills the MOST construction workers? Give one answer
A Being hit by a falling object
B Being run over by site transport
C Contact with electricity
D Falling from height
Correct Answer: D Falling from height