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HS&E Operatives practice question: Working at height (7 of 7)
C. Safety A free question from our original HS&E Operatives practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
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You are about to use a ladder at the start of your working day.
What should you do first?
Choose one answer.
- AA. Repair any damage yourself with tape
- BB. Check it for defects and report any
- CC. Nothing, as ladders are checked once a year
- DD. Climb it quickly to see if it wobbles
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B
- A. Wrong: Wrong. A damaged ladder should be taken out of use and reported, not taped up.
- B. Right: Right. HSE says ladders should get a pre-use check each working day, with no visible defects. Report any problems to a manager.
- C. Wrong: Wrong. Detailed inspections happen at set intervals, but users must also check the ladder each working day.
- D. Wrong: Wrong. Check it before climbing it, not by testing it with your weight.
Explanation
Check a ladder before use every working day. If it is damaged, don't use it, and report it.
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