SSSTS: High risk activities
The 5 topics in this module of the SSSTS syllabus, with sample questions. The full bank has 58 questions on this module.
Topics
- Working at height
- Excavations
- Underground and overhead services
- Confined spaces
- Temporary works
Sample questions
Sample question 1 of 3
You are planning a task that would normally be done from a platform. Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, what must be considered first?
- A Which type of harness and lanyard to issue to the team
- B How quickly a casualty could be rescued after a fall
- C Whether the work can be done another way so that nobody has to work at height
- D Whether safety nets or airbags could be fitted below the work area
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Answer C. The Regulations require work at height to be avoided where it can reasonably be done safely another way. Nets, airbags and harnesses only come into play when a fall risk cannot be avoided or prevented.
Sample question 2 of 3
You arrive on site to start roof repairs. Heavy rain and gusting wind are forecast to continue and the roof is already wet. Your team is ready to start. What should you do?
- A Hold the work at height until conditions no longer put anyone at risk, and tell your manager about the delay
- B Start the work but make sure everyone wears a harness
- C Start on the more sheltered side of the roof and review the weather every hour
- D Leave each operative to decide for themselves whether the conditions are acceptable
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Answer A. Regulation 4 says work at height must not go ahead if the weather could jeopardise anyone's health or safety. A harness does not make wet, windy conditions on a roof acceptable.
Sample question 3 of 3
You can either fit guard rails at an unprotected edge or issue harnesses and lanyards to the team. Which does the Work at Height Regulations 2005 give priority to?
- A Harnesses, because they can be used anywhere on the site
- B Whichever can be set up more quickly
- C Whichever the operatives say they prefer
- D Guard rails, because collective protection takes priority over personal protection
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Answer D. Regulation 7 requires collective protection measures, such as guard rails, to be given priority over personal protection. Guard rails protect everyone without relying on action by the individual.
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