CSCS Working at Height Test

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HS&E TEST

Working at Height

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Which one of the following is a safe way of moving a mobile access tower?

Using manual effort pushing only from the base

Towing with a site vehicle with a tow rope attached to the top

Using manual effort to pull from the top and the base

Towing with a site vehicle, with a tow rope attached to the base

2 / 81

If standing on the back of a lorry during loading and unloading, what is the main hazard?

Inhaling dust and fumes

Falling from height

Noise from equipment

Whole body vibration

3 / 81

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?

Yes, if you put it back as soon as you have finished

Yes, if you put it back before you leave the site

No, only a scaffolder can remove the guard-rail but you can put it back

No, only a scaffolder can remove the guard-rail and put it back

4 / 81

What should you do if you are required to use access equipment that you have not been trained to use?

Do the job if it won't take long

Stop work and speak to your supervisor

Ask someone else to do it

Get a ladder instead

5 / 81

Which of these statements is true about using a ladder to access a scaffold platform?

It must be wedged at the bottom to stop it slipping

All broken rungs must be clearly marked

Two people must be on the ladder at all times

It must be secured, and extend at least 1 m above the platform

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What angle should a leaning ladder be used at?

60°

85°

75°

45°

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What should you do if you find a ladder that is damaged?

Try to mend the damage before using it

Don't use it and make sure that others know about the damage

Don't use it and report the damage at the end of your shift

Use it if you can avoid the damaged part

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What should a worker do if they have been asked to build a mobile access tower but they haven't had any training?

Ask a workmate how to build the tower

Look for tutorials on the internet

Get on with the job and learn as they work

Tell their supervisor that they have no training

9 / 81

What does the following sign mean?

Deep water

Safety boots must be worn

No running

Fragile roof

10 / 81

Which of these activities presents the greatest risk of a fall from height?

Working in a multi-level completed structure

Standing on the back of a lorry whilst unloading

Sweeping the second floor of a completed building

Slinging a load at ground level

11 / 81

Where should vehicles be loaded and unloaded?

On an upward slope

On level ground

On a downward slope

On uneven ground

12 / 81

With reference to the erection and dismantling of scaffolding, which of the following statements is correct?

It should be carried out by trained people, but they do not need to be authorised

Any worker wearing an appropriate safety harness can do it

Only supervisors can carry out this type of work

It should be carried out by trained and authorised persons

13 / 81

Accidents on site are often caused by materials falling from vehicles during what process?

Unloading

Cleaning

Repainting

Refuelling

14 / 81

A worker is wearing a harness in a boom type mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) (sometimes known as a cherry picker). Which one of the following should the harness have?

A work-restraint lanyard clipped to the hand rail of the basket

A fall-arrest lanyard clipped to the structure being worked on

A fall-restraint lanyard clipped to the control box of the machine

A work-restraint lanyard clipped to an attachment point in the basket

15 / 81

If a person is struck by a falling object, what could be the negative consequence?

They get fired

They get compensation

They get injured

They get a promotion

16 / 81

Which one of the following situations would require a rescue plan?

Only when work-restraint lanyards fail

Only when there are no fall-arrest systems in place

Whenever workers are working at ground level

Whenever people are working at height

17 / 81

So that workers can work at height safely, who is responsible for making sure they receive information and instruction?

The employer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The workers themselves

The appointed first aider

18 / 81

According to the Work at Height Regulations, when can ladders be used for work?

If it is high risk work for long periods of time

When other people do not need to use it for access

If it is low risk work for a short period of time

A ladder must never be used on site

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A mobile access tower must not be used on what surface?

An asphalt road

A paved patio

Soft or uneven ground

A smooth concrete path

20 / 81

Which of the following best describes the purpose of personal fall prevention equipment?

It is designed protect more than one person if a fall occurs

It is designed to minimise the consequences if a fall occurs

It is designed to be used in confined spaces only

It is designed to prevent falls from occurring

21 / 81

If you are working on a flat roof, what is the best way to stop yourself from falling over the edge?

Ask someone to watch you and shout when you get too close to the edge

Put a large warning sign at the edge of the roof

Protect the edge with a guard-rail and a toe-board

Use red and white tape to mark the edge

22 / 81

Which one of the following statements is true of painting wooden ladders used in construction?

It is a good idea to paint ladders because this protects them

Ladders should never be painted as this could hide defects or damage

Ladders should be painted orange to make them more visible

It is advisable to paint ladders to prevent them being stolen

23 / 81

Identify the difference between a fall-arrest lanyard and a work-restraint lanyard.

A work-restraint lanyard is for outdoor use; a fall-arrest lanyard is for indoor use

A work-restraint lanyard halts work entirely; a fall-arrest lanyard ensures falls do not occur

A work-restraint lanyard prevents falls; a fall-arrest lanyard minimises the consequences of a fall

A work-restraint lanyard is designed for confined spaces; a fall-arrest lanyard is designed for MEWPS

24 / 81

Who should complete pre-use checks on ladders or other equipment used for working at height?

The supervisor

The worker using the equipment

The site manager

The employer

25 / 81

Which one of the following should a worker do if a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) does not allow safe access to the place of work?

Put pallets on the working platform

Use a step ladder on the platform

Stand on the guard rails

Inform a supervisor that a larger MEWP is needed

26 / 81

What should a harness' s lanyard be attached to when working in a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP)?

A point on the structure or building you are working on

A designated anchor point within the platform or basket

The control box

The MEWP handrail

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Who should know how to carry out pre-use checks on fall-arrest equipment?

All workers on site

All workers who use it

The apprentice workers

The site managers

28 / 81

Which image shows the safest method for using a stepladder?

29 / 81

What is the purpose of personal fall-arrest equipment?

To minimise the consequences if a fall occurs

To protect more than one person if they fall

To increase harm caused by falls

To prevent workers from falling

30 / 81

Which of the following is one of the leading causes of injury on a construction site?

Workers using battery-powered tools

Workers inhaling toxic fumes

Workers being struck by falling objects

Workers getting sunburned

31 / 81

When planning any work at height, what should an employers first consideration be?

Work at height and arrest falls using personal fall arrest

Work at height and arrest falls using nets

Work at height and prevent falls with barriers

Avoid working at height where possible

32 / 81

A mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) must not be used on what surface?

A concrete road

A smooth concrete path

An asphalt road

Soft or uneven ground

33 / 81

A worker is storing materials above toe-board height on a scaffold. How should people below be protected?

Shout a warning to anyone passing below

Use string to secure the materials

Use a brick guard or suitable mesh netting

Halt the work when people are approaching

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When is it safe to cross a fragile roof?

At any time as long as you walk along the line of the bolts

Only when you can see fragile roof signs

When crawling boards with handrails are available to use

Only if you do not walk on any plastic panels

35 / 81

Which two of the following should be provided when working on a fragile roof?

Safe access to the working area

A safe working platform

Thick rubber gloves

A crash mat

A safety harness

36 / 81

How should a roof be treated initially when considering its safety?

All roofs built before 1930 are considered fragile; all roofs built after 1930 are not considered fragile

All roofs built from timber are considered sturdy; all built from tile are considered fragile

All roofs should be treated as sturdy until a competent person has confirmed they are not

All roofs should be treated as fragile until a competent person has confirmed they are not

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What should you do if you need to use a mobile access tower but the brakes don't work?

Do not use the tower

Get someone to hold the tower while you use it

Only use the tower if the floor is level

Use some wood to wedge the wheels and stop them moving

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At what intervals should fall-arrest equipment be inspected?

Every time, after use

Monthly

Annually

Every time, before use

39 / 81

A personal fall-arrest system is designed to protect whom?

All workers on site

The general public

Workers over the age of 55

An individual worker

40 / 81

Mobile access towers should be erected by:

An apprentice, as it is good practice for them

Someone who is trained and competent

Anyone who will be using the equipment

Anyone who has the tools

41 / 81

Which of the following is the safest method of accessing a mobile access tower?

Climbing a ladder inside the tower

Climbing a rope on the outside of the tower

Climbing up the outside of the tower

Climbing a ladder outside of the tower

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What is the best way to make sure that a ladder is secure and will not slip?

Wedge the bottom of the ladder with blocks of wood

Secure it at the top

Ask someone to stand with their foot on the bottom rung

Secure it at the bottom

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What should you do if you feel that a task involving working at height is unsafe?

Carry on working and tell your supervisor when you next see them

Work the problem out for yourself

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor

Borrow some work equipment from another job

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What piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn on sites where there is a risk of falling objects?

Hi-vis clothing

Hard hat

A safety harness

Protective goggles

45 / 81

What is an 'inertia reel' ?

A retractable fall arrester

A pulley-operated fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

46 / 81

What is the maximum length of time that a worker should work from a step ladder in one position?

Less than two hours

Less than one hour

Less than 90 minutes

Less than 30 minutes

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What should you do if you think that the scaffolding you are working from is not safe?

Report your concerns to your supervisor straight away

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the shift

Ignore it and wait for the scaffolders to identify any problems

Try to make the repairs yourself and then report it to your supervisor

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What is the correct way to climb a ladder?

Only using the ladder when wearing a safety harness

By having two people on the ladder at all times

Having two points of contact with the ladder at all times

Having three points of contact with the ladder at all times

49 / 81

What is the best way to stop people being hit by falling tools and materials when you are working above them?

Exclude people from below the work area with fencing and signs

Tell them you will be working above them and erect signs

Make sure they are wearing safety helmets

Only allow authorised people underneath the work area

50 / 81

Which of the following two statements about moving mobile access towers are correct?

The tower can be moved short distances while tools and equipment are on it

The tower must not be moved while people are on it

The tower should only be moved outside of working hours

The tower should only be moved over soft or uneven ground

The tower must not be moved while tools and equipment are on it

51 / 81

Mobile access towers should be erected, altered or dismantled by whom?

Anyone who has excess time in their day

Anyone who is trained, competent and authorised

Anyone who thinks they can do it

Anyone who has worked for the company longer than two years

52 / 81

What are two of the main responsibilities when working at height?

Climb up on the outside of the scaffolding

Always wear a fall-arrest harness

Ensure you are sufficiently trained

Make use of access equipment

Attend a safety briefing every now and again

53 / 81

What does this symbol on a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) show?

The location of the lowering controls for use in emergency

The safe method of exiting the platform

The guard-rail height

The location of the points where workers can lean over the platform

54 / 81

How is working at height defined?

Working 2 m above the ground or higher

Working 1.2 m above the ground or higher

Working at any height that would cause an injury if you fell

Working 3 m above the ground or higher

55 / 81

If you need to stack materials on a working platform, what is the best way to stop them falling over the toe-board?

Cover the stack with polythene

Build the stack so that it leans away from the edge

Put a warning sign on the stack

Have brick guards or netting fitted to the edge

56 / 81

A fragile roof needs to be repaired. Which of the following would be regarded as the safest method?

Workers access the roof by walking as close as possible to the underlying roof supports.

Workers working on the roof wearing safety boots and helmets

Workers work from underneath using ladders and ropes for anchoring

Workers work from underneath using a mobile elevating working platform (MEWP)

57 / 81

Which two of the following statements are true about working on a roof?

Wired glass roof panels are likely to be fragile

Workers should not work on a roof where there is no protection from falls

It is safe to try to walk near underlying roof supports

Asbestos and fibre cement roof sheets are unlikely to be fragile

It is easy to see which roof surfaces are likely to be fragile

58 / 81

Which one of the statements about storing materials on a working platform is correct?

Materials can be stored anywhere, even if they pose a trip hazard or block the walkway

Materials can be stored unsecured but they must be above guard-rail height

Materials must be stored so they can't fall and the platform must be able to take their weight

Materials do not need to be secured if they are going to be there for less than an hour

59 / 81

When are personal fall-arrest systems to be used?

In the morning

Only as a last resort

The majority of the time

During a night shift

60 / 81

What is the best way to stop people falling through voids, holes or fragile roof panels?

Cover the dangerous areas with safety netting and tell everyone to be careful

Tell everyone where the dangerous areas are

Mark the dangerous areas with red and white warning tape

Place secure, load-bearing covers over the dangerous areas and add warning signage

61 / 81

Which one of the following surfaces is not likely to be fragile?

A fibre cement sheet roof

A slate tiled roof

A reinforced concrete roof

A glass panel roof

62 / 81

Which type of accident kills the most construction workers?

Contact with electricity

Being hit by a falling object

Being run over by site transport

Falling from height

63 / 81

When assembling a mobile access tower, near overhead electric cables, which one of the following statements is true?

The cables do not present a danger because mobile access towers are insulated

The cables can be treated as dead if the work is going to take less than 30 minutes

The cables must be treated as live until it is confirmed they are dead

Personal protective equipment (PPE) will keep workers safe until it is confirmed that the cables are dead

64 / 81

What should you do if you notice your harness or attachment is damaged?

Use it and tell your supervisor at the end of the day

Stop and tell your supervisor straight away

Use a colleague's harness instead

Stop and tell your supervisor but carry on using it until it is replaced

65 / 81

Who should check a ladder before it is used?

The site manager

A site safety officer

The manufacturer

The person who is going to use it

66 / 81

If an untrained worker has been asked by their supervisor to inspect some scaffolding, what should they do?

Carry on and inspect the scaffolding

Do not inspect the scaffolding, as they have not been trained

Ask a colleague to show them how to inspect the scaffolding

Inspect the scaffolding in tandem with another untrained worker

67 / 81

Which one of the following statements is true of a person who has fallen, and is suspended in a fall-arrest harness?

They will be safe in the harness for over an hour

They will need to be rescued quickly

They should be left to rescue themselves

There will be no reason to call an ambulance

68 / 81

How can the safe load rating for a scaffold platform be identified?

By asking the telehandler driver

Referring to the handover certificate or signage

The safe load is breached when the ledgers start to deflect

By asking the principal contractor

69 / 81

Who should erect, dismantle or alter a tube and fitting scaffold?

Anyone who thinks they can do it

Anyone who is a project manager

Someone who has the right tools

A trained, competent and authorised person

70 / 81

How many people are allowed on a ladder at the same time?

Three people, if it is long enough

A maximum of two people

One person on each section of an extension ladder

Only one person

71 / 81

What is the purpose of a one-way system at a loading or unloading area?

To increase the need to reverse

To reduce the speed limits

To eliminate the need to reverse

To allow faster speed limits

72 / 81

To ensure the public is not put at risk from falling materials for the duration of work, what may be necessary?

Making pedestrians use the road

Pavement closure or diversion

Giving the public hi-vis clothing

Giving the public hard hats

73 / 81

What does this sign mean?

Load-bearing roof. You can stand on the surface but not on any roof lights

Fragile roof. Use fall protection measures and do not stand directly on the roof

Fragile roof. Take care when walking on roof surface

Load-bearing roof. The surface can be slippery when wet

74 / 81

Which one of the following statements is true when referring to the wheels on mobile access towers?

The wheels should be locked when the tower is in use

The wheels should be locked when the tower is being moved

The wheels should be locked at all times

The wheels should only be locked at the end of the day

75 / 81

A material that may hide fragile surfaces has been applied to a roof. What action should be taken?

The fragile areas should be painted green

Nothing the material applied should be fine

The fragile areas should be clearly marked and protected

Nothing workers should know to be careful

76 / 81

Which image shows the safe use of a ladder?

77 / 81

Which of the following is not true when using podium steps?

Podium steps are safe and can't topple over

Podium steps should be inspected before use

Podium steps can easily topple if you overreach sideways

Podium step wheels must be locked before you get on

78 / 81

What is the correct way to reach the working platform of a mobile access tower?

Climb up the outside of the diagonal bracing

Climb up the tower frame on the outside of the tower

Lean a ladder against the tower and climb up that

Climb up the ladder built into the tower

79 / 81

Under which one of the following circumstances is it safe for a worker to remove a protective cover from a deep service hole on site?

The worker has placed a safety cone by the hole people will avoid the area

The worker is wearing hi-vis and has told a few people on site that the cover will be removed

The worker is wearing a safety helmet and waits until everyone else has left the site

The worker is authorised to do so and is protected from falling whilst the cover is not in place

80 / 81

A worker has been asked to operate a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), but has no training. What should they do?

Tell their supervisor that they have no training

Ask a workmate how to operate the MEWP

Get the work done as quickly as possible

Operate the MEWP at breaktime when no-one is around

81 / 81

When working at height in a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), over or near to deep water, which item of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn?

Full face respirator

Full body harness

Wellington boots

Life jacket

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Why is Working at Height Safety Important?

Falls from height are one of the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities in construction. Whether using ladders, scaffolding, or working on roofs, proper safety measures must be followed to prevent accidents. The CSCS Working at Height Test ensures that workers understand the risks and best practices for working safely at height.

What Will You Learn in This Test?

This test assesses your knowledge of height-related risks, safety procedures, and legal requirements. By taking this test, you will learn:

How to identify and minimize risks when working at height
The correct use of ladders, scaffolding, and mobile platforms
Fall prevention measures and personal protective equipment (PPE)
The importance of risk assessments and safe work planning
Employer and employee responsibilities under UK height safety laws

Key Topics Covered:

Common Hazards When Working at Height – Falls from ladders, scaffolds, and fragile surfaces.
Fall Prevention Measures – Use of guardrails, safety harnesses, and edge protection.
Safe Use of Access Equipment – Ladders, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and scaffolding.
Emergency Procedures – What to do in case of a fall or equipment failure.
Legal Responsibilities – Compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

Why Take This Test?

Reduce the risk of falls and injuries by following height safety guidelines.
Stay compliant with UK health and safety regulations.
Improve workplace safety by understanding best practices for working at height.

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