Working at Heights

Question 1

Name the different methods of working at heights

Answer 1

Ladders
Aerial Appliances
Working platforms
Rope access and rope rescue

Question 2

How many fall factors are there and where is anchor point for each one relative to the person working

Answer 2

3 Fall factors in total

0- anchor is above the person working ( so there is less of a fall)

1- anchor is in line with the chest of the person working (so there is a slight fall)

2- anchor is near feet or below the person working ( this is the highest fall a person could have before fall arrest system kicks in)

Question 3

What are the 3 Fall protections systems we use describe them

Answer 3

Work restraint - Stops the user from falling by preventing the user from getting into a position where they can fall

Work positioning - Allows a user to work in an area with both hands free ( must include full fall arrest equipment )

Fall arrest - Stops the user after they have fallen

Question 4

What is the working at height hierarchy of control measures ?

Answer 4

1. Avoid- All personnel to avoid working at height when possible.
2. Prevent - When working at height cannot be avoided safety precautions must be put in place
3. Mitigate - When working at height cannot be avoided and the likelihood of a fall is high, additional safety precautions must be put into place .