Assessment RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights

Match the descriptions of Legal Requirements to each type.

Drag the following statements into the table below, placing them beside the correct term. Refer to slide 2-2.1

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Laws to protect the health, safety and welfare of people at work
These are subordinate to the Acts and give more information on particular parts of the Act
Are practical instructions on how to meet the terms of the Law
Gives you the minimum levels of performance or quality for a hazard, work process or product

Acts
Regulations
Codes of Practice
Australian Standards

What should you refer to prior to undertaking a Working at Heights activity? Select one correct answer. Refer to slide 2-2.14

The organisations Safe Work Practices should be referred to, these may comprise of but not limited to Permit systems, SOP’s, SWI’s, SWMS, Training, OEM Specifications
Refer only to the legislation as it is the minimum requirement that you must meet
Refer only to the training guide provided to you, other references are unimportant

How might a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) assist to fulfil a safety objective? There are 5 correct answers only, select the correct five answers. Refer to slide 2-2.10

a. They provide the quickest and cheapest way of expediting the activity
b. They outline a safe method of work for a specific job.
c. They provide an induction document that workers must read and understand before starting the job.
d. SWMS accompany permits and need not be trained to individuals
e. They assist in meeting legal responsibilities for the risk management process, hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control.
f. They assist in effectively coordinating the work, the materials required, the time required and the people involved to achieve a safe and efficient outcome.
g. They are a quality assurance tool.

With regard to completing a SWMS, breaking the job down into logical steps taking into consideration what is required to be achieved by the task is the first step in filling out a work method statement? Refer to slide 2-2.11

True
False

Before you start any work or planning, what aspects and basic steps can you take in assessing the work environment? Refer to slide 2-2.13

a. Don't check anything if the task is urgent
b. Use equipment that is the least expensive to hire
c. You can't change the weather and the job comes first
d. Inspect the site, check the weather suits safe work activities, identify & inspect all equipment is serviceable and available,

Whilst planning the job what site information will help in determining how the job is performed? Select 5 correct answers. Refer to slide 2-2.14

a. Local conditions (access, egress, geological or survey data).
b. A site-specific Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) or other site-specific documentation should be reviewed to make sure the work is compliant
c. Structural plans will also need to be referred to throughout the job planning.
d. The age of the workers involved
e. Prevailing and potential site hazards.
f. Other activities in the area that may impact safety.
g. The adequacy of the nearest hospital to deal with potential emergency

Match the meanings of Hazard and Risk to the descriptions provided. Refer to slide 2-2.15

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Is the outcome of an unwanted event e.g. that chance of a hazard hurting someone else
A hazard is a thing or situation that cases injury, harm or damage

Risk
Hazard

Correctly match the Hierarchy of Control sequence with 1 being the highest level of control and 3 being the lowest. Refer to slide 2-2.24

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Elimination
Substitution
Isolation

Level 1
Level 2
Level3

Match the correct description of equipment type, the safety mode and construction materials to the diagrams provided to demonstrate your understanding of each equipment type. Refer to slide 3-3.1 to 3.18

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Edge protection
Fall Arrest System
Fall Protection Covers
Ladder/Ladderway
Heights Harness and Lanyard
Scaffolding
Travel Restraint

Referring to the Working at Heights ‘Hierarchy of Control Model’ from your learner’s guide, drag and drop each control level with the top position being the highest level of control, down the bottom position being the lowest level of control. Refer to slide 3-3.19

Admin
Passive Fall Protection
Fall Restraint
Fall Arrest
Elimination

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When should guard rails (TOP, MID AND TOE BOARD) be used? Read each answer before selecting your choice. Refer to slide 4-4.1

a. To prevent a person ONLY, falling from one level to another
b. To prevent persons and objects falling from one level to another
c. To prevent objects ONLY falling from one level to another

Who can install safety systems and equipment? Refer to slide 4-4.7

a. Anyone having completed this course
b. Only appropriately trained, competent and authorised personnel
c. Trainer and assessors
d. Persons trained in Rope Rescue

How should all anchor points be positioned on a fall-arrest system? Refer to slide 4-4.8

a. Anchorage points used should be located as high as equipment permits, as it is safer to work below the point of anchorage.
b. Anchorage points used should be located as low as equipment permits, as it is safer to work below the point of anchorage
c. Anchorage points used should be located as close to you as equipment permits

What precautions may you take If a static line passes around a column, corner, or other sharp edge? Refer to slide 4-4.9

a. The line is durable enough to withstand abrasion from rough surfaces
b. Pack the surface between the line to prevent damage
c. Use metal slings instead of static lines

How can tools and materials be kept secured inside a work platform? Refer to slide 4-4.15

a. The use of tool lanyards, toe boards, chin straps on helmets
b. Have a second person hold everything they possibly can
c. Weigh everything down with materials

How should ladders be set up. Refer to slide 4-4.16

a. Whenever using a portable ladder, always keep the ladder at a 2:1 vertical to horizontal ratio (e.g. 2m up = 1m out)
b. Whenever using a portable ladder, always keep the ladder at a 4:1 vertical to horizontal ratio (e.g. 4m up = 1m out)
c. Whenever using a portable ladder, always keep the ladder at a 3:1 vertical to horizontal ratio (e.g. 3m up = 1m out)

Whenever using a portable ladder, always keep the ladder at a 3:1 vertical to horizontal ratio (e.g. 3m up = 1m out). Refer to slide 5-5.1

True
False

What should you do if you experience changed conditions or need to make changes to the system being used?

Consider the following 4 statements:

You should regularly monitor the work area for changing conditions or new potential hazards.
Periodically check all equipment during work to ensure that it remains safe, effective and undamaged
Change is inevitable, continue to work and avoid making any changes to the system
Get the job done before the weather changes

Select 1 correct answer from the following. Refer to slide 5-5.13

a. 3 – Change is inevitable, continue to work and avoid making any changes to the system
b. 4 – Get the job done before the weather changes
c. Both 1 and 2 – Regularly monitor the work area for changing conditions or new potential hazards and periodically check all equipment during work to ensure that it remains safe, effective and undamaged

Why should you keep all tools and equipment in a toolbox, not lying on the ground? Select 3 correct answers Refer to slide 5-5.14

a. Loose tools create a hazardous work area
b. Loose tools may result in persons tripping and sustaining injury
c. Loose tools may drop from one level to another
d. A heavy toolbox is less likely to fall

What should you do if the situation calls for a new or different safety system? Read all the answers carefully before making one selection and keep in mind that risks must be ‘As Low as Reasonably Practicable’ (ALARP) according to site procedures. Refer to slide 5-5.14

a. Review your work plan, the SWMS and procedure to ensure the associated risks are tolerable. Ensure the applicable controls are available, communicated and implemented
b. Just review the SWMS and keep going
c. Review your work plan and ensure applicable controls are available, communicated and implemented
d. Communicate the work plan and continue the activity

What approach should you take when moving or handling materials and equipment? Refer to slide 6-6.1

a. Always follow appropriate manual handling practices such as avoiding excessive bending or twisting when handling equipment and materials, if practicable use mechanical aids to assist.
b. Move materials over people working below after communicating your plan
c. Get help to move the materials and equipment even if it puits 2 people at risk

When do you need to check that fall protection equipment is safely adjusted to suit the work? Select one correct answer. Refer to slide 5-5.15

a. Constantly to ensure effective movement is catered for after the work
b. Only after a break is taken
c. Constantly check and make necessary adjustments prior to performing further work.

Why do you need to check any hazard controls that are in place?

a. Hazard controls need to checked for implementation as the activity is slowed down when changes occur
b. Hazard controls need to checked for implementation before and during an activity especially if change occurs as change is in itself a constant hazard that requires monitoring.
c. Hazard controls needn’t be checked for implementation as change is always going to happen

Who do you need to consult with to dismantle any safety systems? Refer to slide 6-6.1

a. Consult the WH&S personnel on site
b. Consult all personnel having read and being inducted on the SWMS prior to dismantling the system
c. Consult the standby person/s

Why do you need to make sure all rubbish is collected, sorted, removed or recycled correctly? Select 2 correct answers. Refer to slide 6-6.2

a. It enables you to exit the work area in a safe manner having given consideration to environmental and safety standards on site
b. Recycling is the priority in collecting and removing rubbish
c. Rubbish may blow into neighbouring properties resulting in environmental complaints.

What steps should be taken upon identifying work defects, tool and equipment damage. Select three correct answers. Refer to slide 6-6.3

a. Just throw it away
b. Tag it out of service according to site isolation rules to stop anyone else using them.
c. The problem should be recorded in a logbook or inspection checklist/register as defective.
d. The fault should be reported to a supervisor or other authorised person.
e. If the defect is not that visible leave it 'in service'

Which of the following hazards are relevant during tidy up of the site? Select 4 correct answers. Refer to slide 6-6.4

a. Litter and other debris can cause tripping hazards
b. Collecting waste may fill up waste bins
c. Uncontrolled wastes may be blown off site
d. Materials and larger wastes may pose a manual handling risk
e. Sharp objects may result in injuries

What should you do with wastes and documentation if a heights activity is incomplete at the end of a day? Refer to slide 6-6.4

a. Clean the site in readiness for the next shift, sign off on any permits and associated documents
b. Leave everything for the next shift
c. Sweep everything up in a corner somewhere

Barricading, signage and safety delineation remains in place until work area is fully completed. Refer to slide 6-6.4

True
False

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