Safety Precautions Flashcards
According to the Working at Height Regulations, what is the Hierarchy of Control Measures for Working at Height?
- Avoid Work at Height
- Prevent falls
- Minimise the consequence of a fall
- Lone Working
Under what circumstances is Lone Working tolerated when working at height?
Under no circumstances is lone working to be undertaken when working at height.
What is the minimum team composition for Working at Height Tasks?
The minimum team composition is to comprise of two Authorised Climbers (ACs).
State five hazards that should be considered when conducting a Working at Height Risk Assessment?
- Falling objects or persons
- Radiation
- Electric shock
- Movement
- Weather conditions
- Items required on-site in the event of an emergency;
State three instances when a Safety Helmet should be worn?
- Anyone engaged in working at height.
- All climbers on the structure
- All personnel within the designated site risk area
State four methods of reducing or prevented fatigue whilst Working at Height?
- Good levels of personal fitness
- Adopt the correct climbing technique
- Rest as and when required
- Always use a comfortable working position.
State the difference between a Thunderstorm Level and a Thunderstorm Risk?
‘THUNDERSTORM LEVEL’, if a radar is deployed on a Unit with a forecaster on duty.
‘THUNDERSTORM RISK’ where no forecaster is on duty.
Explain what work can be conducted during a Thunderstorm Level High?
Scheduled servicing is not to be undertaken on aerials; equipment in the open; inside Radomes or any other potentially hazardous area. Operationally essential, short-duration tasks may be performed in these areas.
Who can authorise work to be conducted during a Thunderstorm Level High?
Direct authorisation of the authority level K holder, or their nominated deputy.
Explain the restriction of work during a Thunderstorm Level Moderate?
Normal work may be undertaken, but only on the direct authorisation of the authority level J holder or their nominated deputy.
What paperwork should be used to record the authorisation to work in either a Thunderstorm Level 1 or Moderate?
Should be recorded on documentation deemed appropriate by the authority level K holder.
Explain the restriction on work in a Thunderstorm Level Low?
No work constraints. Work to proceed as normal.
What personal measures should be considered?
- Clothing
- Head Protection
- Eye Protection
- Hand Protection
- Footwear
- Fatigue
