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1
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How many construction workers die every year working on rooves?

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1 in 5

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Name two things that can mitigate injuries and deaths whilst working on rooves.

Four possible answers

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  • Use of well-established safety protocols
  • Training
  • Supervision
  • Extensive risk assessments
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Name two things that can mitigate injuries and deaths whilst working on rooves.

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  • Use of well-established safety protocols
  • Training
  • Supervision
  • Extensive risk assessments
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Name two key requirements for safe roof work

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  • Safe means of accessing the roof
  • A means of preventing falls
  • Ways of mitigating any fall damage
  • Ways of preventing falls through fragile roof material
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5
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True or false:
Independant scaffolds are an excellent method of gaining roof access, and for storing materials.

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True.
If proprietary access is unavailable, an independant scaffold is a good substitute.

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6
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In terms of roofing

What is proprietary access?

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A means of getting onto the roof through existing structures within the building, eg. a door leading to the roof.

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7
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If an independant scaffold or proprietary access is unavailable, what is another good way of mitigating falls from a roof?

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Edge protection

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8
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What must be able to move on to the roof safely?

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Material

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9
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What is the maximum carry weight on a ladder?

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10kg

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What kind of mobile plant could be used as a working platform when working on a roof?

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MEWP

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11
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True or false:
On sloping rooves, it is okay to step on the tiles

A

False.
Absolutely not.

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12
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At what level of the roof should edge protection be used on a sloping roof?

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Eaves level

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13
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In what measurement is “short work” tracked?

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Minutes. Not hours.

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14
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What are the bare minimum requirements for short term work?

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  • Safe means of access
  • Safe means of working
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What are the bare minimum requirements for short term work?

Two answers

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  • Safe means of access
  • Safe means of working
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16
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True or false:
Rooves become more fragile with age

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True.
Especially sheeted rooves.

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17
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True or false:
Rooves become more fragile with age

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True.
Especially sheeted rooves.

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True or false:
Rooves become more fragile with age

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True.
Especially sheeted rooves.

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True or false:
Rooves become more fragile with age

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True.
Especially sheeted rooves.

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20
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If at all possible, roof work should be done from where?

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Underneath, an MEWP is great for this

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If at all possible, roof work should be done from where?

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Underneath, an MEWP is great for this

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If at all possible, roof work should be done from where?

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Underneath, an MEWP is great for this

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If at all possible, roof work should be done from where?

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Underneath, an MEWP is great for this

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24
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What is the purpose of staging when performing roof work?

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To spread the weight across the structure

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25
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What should staging be used for when performing roof work?

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To spread the weight across the structure

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26
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Give two examples of fall arrest systems

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  • Safety nets beneath the roof
  • Harness systems
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27
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Give two examples of fall arrest systems

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  • Safety nets beneath the roof
  • Harness systems
28
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If roof staging does not have guard rails, what should be used?

A

Fall arrest systems

29
Q

True or false:
Material can be chucked off a roof

A

False.
Use a debris chute with a cover.

30
Q

Give an example of a particularly hazardous item when working on a roof

Two possible answers

A
  • Roof openings
  • Fragile roof lights
31
Q

Give an example of a particularly hazardous item when working on a roof

Two possible answers

A
  • Roof openings
  • Fragile roof lights
32
Q

With industrial roofing work

Name an extra consideration must be taken into account?

Two possible answers

A
  • The leading edge (where new tiles are being placed)
  • Fragile and lightweight materials that will buckle under a person’s weight
33
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With industrial roofing work

Name an extra consideration must be taken into account

Two possible answers

A
  • The leading edge (where new tiles are being placed)
  • Fragile and lightweight materials that will buckle under a person’s weight
34
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With industrial roofing work

Name an extra consideration must be taken into account

Two possible answers

A
  • The leading edge (where new tiles are being placed)
  • Fragile and lightweight materials that will buckle under a person’s weight
35
Q

Name two ways to protect someone from falling off the leading edge during industrial roof work

Five possible answers

A
  • Effective planning
  • Competant installers
  • Safe working system
  • Work platforms
  • Safety nets
36
Q

Name two ways to protect someone from falling off the leading edge during industrial roof work

Six possible answers

A
  • Effective planning
  • Competant installers
  • Safe working system
  • Work platforms
  • Safety nets
  • Harnesses over the leading edge
37
Q

Name two ways to protect someone from falling off the leading edge during industrial roof work

Six possible answers

A
  • Effective planning
  • Competant installers
  • Safe working system
  • Work platforms
  • Safety nets
  • Harnesses over the leading edge
38
Q

What is an important question to ask when considering using steel framework?

A

Do you actually need to use steel framework?

39
Q

Name two ways of reducing risk at the design & planning stage when working with steel frameworks

Five possible answers

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  • Installing edge protection at ground level
  • Sequence erection so that stairs and handrails are available as quickly as possible
  • Appropriate connection joints
  • Appropriate stability additions
  • That important information is distrubed effectively
40
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Name two ways of reducing risk at the design & planning stage of using steel frameworks

Five possible answers

A
  • Installing edge protection at ground level
  • Sequence erection so that stairs and handrails are available as quickly as possible
  • Appropriate connection joints
  • Appropriate stability additions
  • That important information is distrubed effectively
41
Q

Name two of the main hazards involved in erecting steel frameworks

Six possible answers

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  • Falling
  • Being hit by a moving steel beam
  • Structure collapse
  • Falling materials
  • Manual lifting
  • Cranes and MEWPs overturning
42
Q

Name two of the main hazards involved in erecting steel frameworks

Six possible answers

A
  • Falling
  • Being hit by a moving steel beam
  • Structure collapse
  • Falling materials
  • Manual lifting
  • Cranes and MEWPs overturning
43
Q

Name two of the main hazards involved in erecting steel frameworks

Six possible answers

A
  • Falling
  • Being hit by a moving steel beam
  • Structure collapse
  • Falling materials
  • Manual lifting
  • Cranes and MEWPs overturning
44
Q

Before starting work on steel framework erections, name two important considerations

Eight possible answers

A
  • Ensure good site access and safe standing areas
  • Store materials safely
  • Schedule work to avoid people working overhead of others
  • Plan an area for the steelwork to be constructed before erection
  • Ensure that safe working at height practices are followed
  • Sequence the work so that bracing is applied as soon as possible
  • Ensure a safe working method
  • Effective emergency planning
45
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Before starting work on steel framework erections, name two important considerations

Eight possible answers

A
  • Ensure good site access and safe standing areas
  • Store materials safely
  • Schedule work to avoid people working overhead of others
  • Plan an area for the steelwork to be constructed before erection
  • Ensure that safe working at height practices are followed
  • Sequence the work so that bracing is applied as soon as possible
  • Ensure a safe working method
  • Effective emergency planning
46
Q

Before starting work on steel framework erections, name two important considerations

Eight possible answers

A
  • Ensure good site access and safe standing areas
  • Store materials safely
  • Schedule work to avoid people working overhead of others
  • Plan an area for the steelwork to be constructed before erection
  • Ensure that safe working at height practices are followed
  • Sequence the work so that bracing is applied as soon as possible
  • Ensure a safe working method
  • Effective emergency planning
47
Q

Before starting work on steel framework erections, name two important considerations

Eight possible answers

A
  • Ensure good site access and safe standing areas
  • Store materials safely
  • Schedule work to avoid people working overhead of others
  • Plan an area for the steelwork to be constructed before erection
  • Ensure that safe working at height practices are followed
  • Sequence the work so that bracing is applied as soon as possible
  • Ensure a safe working method
  • Effective emergency planning
48
Q

If straddling is absolutley necessary, what must you ensure?

Three answers

A
  • It’s never on the top beams
  • Fall arrest systems are in place, with a means of rescue
  • Ensure it is “short work”
49
Q

During erection of steelwork structures, name two ways people can fall

Four possible answers

A
  • During landing and splitting of decking packs
  • Whilst decking sheets are being moved
  • During the laying of decking
  • Off of the edges of decked areas
50
Q

During erection of steelwork structures, name two ways people can fall

Four possible answers

A
  • During landing and splitting of decking packs
  • Whilst decking sheets are being moved
  • During the laying of decking
  • Off of the edges of decked areas
51
Q

During the erection of steelwork frames

Name two ways you might mitigate any potential falls

Four possible answers

A
  • Assess the type of work being done, and the best way to protect workers
  • Use MEWPs where practical
  • Place gaurd rails as early in the sequence as possible
  • Use tower scaffolds where practical
52
Q

During the erection of steelwork frames

Name two ways you might mitigate any potential falls

Four possible answers

A
  • Assess the type of work being done, and the best way to protect workers
  • Use MEWPs where practical
  • Place gaurd rails as early in the sequence as possible
  • Use tower scaffolds where practical
53
Q

Name two of the main risks associated with formwork and reinforced concrete structures

Eight possible answers

A
  • Falls during erection and strike
  • Collapse of framework
  • Materials falling from framework
  • Manual handling
  • Being struck by the concrete skip
  • HAVS & dust
  • Awkward postures
  • Dermatisis & Concrete dust
54
Q

Name two of the main risks associated with formwork and reinforced concrete structures

Eight possible answers

A
  • Falls during erection and strike
  • Collapse of framework
  • Materials falling from framework
  • Manual handling
  • Being struck by the concrete skip
  • HAVS & dust
  • Awkward postures
  • Dermatisis & Concrete dust
55
Q

Name two of the main risks associated with formwork and reinforced concrete structures

Eight possible answers

A
  • Falls during erection and strike
  • Collapse of framework
  • Materials falling from framework
  • Manual handling
  • Being struck by the concrete skip
  • HAVS & dust
  • Awkward postures
  • Dermatisis & Concrete dust
56
Q

Name two of the main risks associated with formwork and reinforced concrete structures

Eight possible answers

A
  • Falls during erection and strike
  • Collapse of framework
  • Materials falling from framework
  • Manual handling
  • Being struck by the concrete skip
  • HAVS & dust
  • Awkward postures
  • Dermatisis & Concrete dust
57
Q

Name two ways you might mitigate the main risks associated with formwork and reinforced concrete structures?

Six possible answers

A
  • Careful design and planning
  • Consider amount of manual handling needed
  • Pre-assembling components where possible to avoid awkward postures
  • Use long handled tools
  • Use built-in edge protection
  • Use concrete pumps instead of skips
58
Q

Name two ways you might mitigate the main risks associated with formwork and reinforced concrete structures?

Six possible answers

A
  • Careful design and planning
  • Consider amount of manual handling needed
  • Pre-assembling components where possible to avoid awkward postures
  • Use long handled tools
  • Use built-in edge protection
  • Use concrete pumps instead of skips
59
Q

Name two ways you might mitigate the main risks associated with formwork and reinforced concrete structures?

Six possible answers

A
  • Careful design and planning
  • Consider amount of manual handling needed
  • Pre-assembling components where possible to avoid awkward postures
  • Use long handled tools
  • Use built-in edge protection
  • Use concrete pumps instead of skips
60
Q

In terms of reinforced concrete structures

  • What is scabbling?
  • Why might you want to reduce it?
  • How might you reduce it?
A
  • Scabbling is a way of roughening concrete by removing a layer with pressurized air equipment
  • It produces a lot of fine dust, which is very hazardous to anyone nearby
  • Use surface deactivators (retarders) to negate the need for scabbing
61
Q

In terms of working on formwork or reinforced concrete structures

True or false:
A method statement is not needed before work starts

A

False. Before work starts.

62
Q

In terms of working on formwork or reinforced concrete structures

True or false:
Gaurd rails should be put in place ASAP

63
Q

In terms of working on formwork or reinforced concrete structures

True or false:
You don’t need to provide safe access

A

Absolutely false.

64
Q

In terms of working on formwork or reinforced concrete structures

True or false:
You must make sure that loads are spread evenly

65
Q

In terms of working on formwork or reinforced concrete structures

True or false:
You don’t need to use appropriate vertical access methods

66
Q

In terms of working on formwork or reinforced concrete structures

True or false:
The equipment must be in good condition and from the same manufacturer

A

True, especially when it comes to bracing and joining

67
Q

In terms of working on formwork or reinforced concrete structures

True or false:
Dismantling methods can be made up on the spot

A

False.
This must be planned way ahead of time.

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