L1 Certificate In The Principles Of Window And Door Installation (Qcf) Unit 5

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F/505/3154: Knowledge of the principles of working at heights in the installation of windows and doors

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1.

The definition of "Working at Height" is?
- A.
  
  On a ladder
- B.
  
  Any place where a person could fall a distance and incur personal injury
- C.
  
  Anywhere on a roof
- D.
  
  On scaffolding
2.

Who should be allowed to work at heights?
- A.
  
  Anyone who hasn't got vertigo
- B.
  
  Installers who have been trained to work at heights
- C.
  
  Installers who have ladders
- D.
  
  Installers who have worked at heights before
3.

What risks are there working at heights when installing windows ?
- A.
  
  Risk of sunburn
- B.
  
  Risk of dropping window
- C.
  
  Risk of falling and injury
- D.
  
  Risk of hurting someone below
4.

Which of the following FOUR actions could reduce risk of falling or injury when working at height?
- A.
  
  Risk Assessment
- B.
  
  Safe System of Work
- C.
  
  Use new ladders each time
- D.
  
  Put Installers through "Working at Height" Training
- E.
  
  Use correct PPE
- F.
  
  Wear High Visibility Vests
5.

Anyone can work at height as long as they are careful?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

The first person to refer to regarding working at height including the relevant legislation is your Health & Safety Officer / Work Supervisor?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

When using ladders, what does the term "three points of contact" mean?
- A.
  
  The ladder should have a minimum of three rungs
- B.
  
  Leave three contact numbers when using ladders
- C.
  
  You should always have three points of contact with the ladder
- D.
  
  As well as the top and bottom, the ladder should also touch at a third point
8.

What is meant by the "ONE IN FOUR" rule?
- A.
  
  For every four units of height, the base of the ladder should be one unit from the horizontal
- B.
  
  For every one unit of height, the base of the ladder should be four units from the horizontal
- C.
  
  For every one person on the ladder, there should be four people securing it.
- D.
  
  There should be at least four rungs on the ladder for every one floor in height
9.

The Health & Safety Executive recommendation is that no one should use a set of ladders for more that 30 minutes at a time
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

You should always check the weight capacity of the ladders prior to use?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Ladders can take any weight as long as you don't overload them for more than five minutes?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

When using access equipment to ensure safe use, where should you secure it ?
- A.
  
  Secure the top of the equipment to a suitable fixed point
- B.
  
  Secure the base of the equipment to a suitable fixed point
- C.
  
  Secure the centre of the equipment to a suitable fixed point
- D.
  
  Any combination of the above
13.

Safety Barriers are used to keep animals out of the site?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

The purpose of safety barriers is?
- A.
  
  To stop the theft of materials
- B.
  
  To keep the site clean
- C.
  
  To keep the site safe and to control unauthorised access
- D.
  
  To stop anyone knocking the ladders over
15.

Who is authorised to check access equipment before use
- A.
  
  Anyone
- B.
  
  The Customer
- C.
  
  A suitably qualified person
- D.
  
  Anyone who has used the equipment before
16.

Which FOUR of the following items would be checked before use, on access equipment
- A.
  
  Fit for purpose
- B.
  
  In good working order
- C.
  
  Paintwork
- D.
  
  Maintenance records
- E.
  
  Securing points
- F.
  
  Length of hire
17.

If the access equipment appears unsafe or defective, you should be careful when using it, and report it as soon as possible?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

When dismantling and storing access equipment, it should be done with care, so that it can be reused effectively and efficiently?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

Working Platforms are best used for First Floor Work, whilst Cherry Pickers are for high, hard to reach locations?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False