/30 Edge Protection Operative Exam Thank you for completing our Edge Protection Operative Course! To receive your certification and card, please finish and pass this final exam. 1 / 30 Category: Section 1: GENERAL HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS Whose responsibility is Health & Safety on site? The client and main contractor only Self-employed contractors and employees Employers, employees and sub-contractors Everyone on site regardless of who employs them 2 / 30 Category: Section 1: GENERAL HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS Which of the following is correct for risk assessments? It's a good idea to do, but not essential Only do it if it's a big job It's a legal requirement and must be done Only needs to be done for hazardous work 3 / 30 Category: Section 1: GENERAL HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS Why should regular inspections of the workplace be carried out? To check whether the workplace is safe To check that everyone is doing their job To prepare for the HSE contractor To check that all staff are present 4 / 30 Category: Section 1: GENERAL HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, which of the following have a duty to work safely? Employees only Employers only All people at work The general public 5 / 30 Category: Section 1: GENERAL HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS The type of accident that kills most building workers is: Falls from height Electrical incidents Trapping Being hit by falling objects 6 / 30 Category: Section 1: GENERAL HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS What should you do first before installing any edge protection systems? Ensure adequate training has been received Make sure you have the tools to install the system Fit the equipment and get someone to check it over later 7 / 30 Category: Section 1: GENERAL HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS What do you consider to be of the most importance when carrying out pre-installation of edge protection to steel beams at ground level? Time saving Wind conditions and load imbalance Cost saving 8 / 30 Category: Section 1: GENERAL HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS When installing edge protection at height, what would be the first measure you would take to make sure you’re protecting the people working below you? Install when there is no one around Provide exclusion zones Keep a watchful eye on what's happening below 9 / 30 Category: Section 1: GENERAL HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS What does the word HAZARD mean when mentioned in site safety talks? Anything at work that can harm you The site accident rate A type of barrier or machine guard 10 / 30 Category: Section 1: GENERAL HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS What do you do when you cannot install the edge protection systems as per the relevant method statement? Install the best way you think best Consult your supervisor Discuss with your workmates 11 / 30 Category: Section 1: GENERAL HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS When should edge protection be fitted to a working area? If it is possible to fall 2 metres If it is possible to fall 3 metres At any height if a fall could result in injury 12 / 30 Category: Section 1: GENERAL HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS You are in a MEWP but it does not quite reach where you need to work. What should you do? Use a step ladder on the machine Extend the machine fully and stand on the guard rails Do not carry out the task until you have alternative means of access 13 / 30 Category: Section 1: GENERAL HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS When trying to clip your lanyard to an anchor point, you find the locking device does not work. What should you do? Tie the lanyard in a knot around the anchor Carry on working with care and report it later Stop work and report it to a supervisor 14 / 30 Category: Section 2: STANDARD FOR TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION What is the standard for temporary edge protection known as? BS EN 1263 BS EN 12811 BS EN 13374 15 / 30 Category: Section 2: STANDARD FOR TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION What are the three classifications for edge protection? Class 1 – Class 2 – Class 3 Light – Medium – Heavy Class A – Class B – Class C 16 / 30 Category: Section 2: STANDARD FOR TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION What type of load testing is required for a Class C system? Low dynamic force High dynamic force Static load test 17 / 30 Category: Section 2: STANDARD FOR TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION What are the maximum gaps allowed between guardrails? 150mm 350mm 470mm 18 / 30 Category: Section 2: STANDARD FOR TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION What is the legal minimum guardrail height? 915mm 950mm 1,000mm 19 / 30 Category: Section 2: STANDARD FOR TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION Under static load, what is the permitted amount of deflection for a Class A system? 55mm 150mm 200mm 20 / 30 Category: Section 2: STANDARD FOR TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION On which surface or slope would you install a Class A Barrier System? Flat surface and sloped up to 30° Flat surface and sloped up to 10° Flat surface and sloped up to 45° 21 / 30 Category: Section 2: STANDARD FOR TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION What is the maximum force required to meet the strength requirements for a Class A system? 0.3kN 0.2kN 0.1kN 22 / 30 Category: Section 2: STANDARD FOR TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION Which classification would you apply to a net protection system? Class A Class B Class C 23 / 30 Category: Section 2: STANDARD FOR TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION What is the maximum permitted guardrail gap for a Class A system? 250mm 470mm 100mm 24 / 30 Category: Section 2: STANDARD FOR TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION When installing a barrier system, what maximum gap should you aim for between the working surface and the underside of the toe board? 200mm 20mm 150mm 25 / 30 Category: Section 2: STANDARD FOR TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION When installing a barrier system, what maximum gap should you aim for between the side of the barrier panel and an adjacent structure? 120mm 250mm 470mm 26 / 30 Category: Section 2: STANDARD FOR TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION Free standing weighted barrier systems are designed to comply with the requirement for which class? Class A Class B Class C 27 / 30 Category: Section 2: STANDARD FOR TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION From where do free standing weighted systems derive their support? Weighted components fixed to lever arms Anchor bolts Rope ties 28 / 30 Category: Section 2: STANDARD FOR TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION When conforming to BS EN 13374: 2013, what height should the upper most point of the guardrail be from the working surface? 915mm 950mm 1,000mm 29 / 30 Category: Section 2: STANDARD FOR TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION What is the correct method to install a socket base anchor? Press into wet concrete Wire it to the rebar Drill plumb hole to correct depth and insert anchor 30 / 30 Category: Section 2: STANDARD FOR TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION What is the typical maximum spacing for handrail posts on mesh barrier systems? 1.2m 2.4m 3.5m Your score isShare your score online and don't forget to tag us! @SafegateUK LinkedIn Facebook 0% Restart quiz
