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1. What is the primary objective of the Work at Height Regulations (WAHR)?

2. a) To eliminate all work at height
3. b) To ensure work at height is properly planned, supervised, and carried out safely
4. c) To increase productivity in the construction industry
d/ To reduce the costs associated with work at height accidents

5. Which of the following is NOT considered as "work at height" according to WAHR? a) Working on a ladder
b) Working on a flat roof c) Working on a scaffold platform d) Working on the ground level
6. Under WAHR, who has the responsibility to ensure that work at height is properly planned and supervised?
a) Only the workers performing the task b) Only the site manager c) Everyone involved in the work activity
d) The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
7. According to WAHR, what is the minimum height at which a fall arrest system must be provided? a) 1 meter
b) 2 meters c) 3 meters d) 4 meters
8. What is the primary purpose of a work at height risk assessment? a) To prevent any work at height
activities b) To identify and eliminate all risks associated with work at height c) To identify hazards and
reduce risks associated with work at height d) To increase the speed of work at height tasks
9. When should collective measures for fall prevention be considered according to WAHR? a) Only as a last
resort b) Before considering personal fall protection systems c) Only if there is a low risk of falling d) When
the work is being carried out by experienced workers
10. Which of the following is NOT a duty of an employer under WAHR? a) Ensuring that all work at height is
properly planned and supervised b) Providing suitable work at height equipment c) Ensuring that
employees are fully trained to use work at height equipment d) Providing financial compensation to
employees injured in a fall
11. Under WAHR, who is responsible for ensuring that work at height equipment is inspected regularly? a) The
manufacturer of the equipment b) The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) c) The employer or person in
control of the work d) The employees who use the equipment
12. What should be done before using a ladder for work at height? a) Inspecting it for damage and defects b)
Using it without any prior inspection c) Using it straight away if it looks safe d) Checking the ladder's
warranty
13. Which of the following is NOT a key element of WAHR? a) Competence and training b) Risk assessment c)
Emergency evacuation procedures d) Inspection and maintenance of equipment

These questions should give you a good understanding of the key concepts and requirements of WAHR for
the CITB exam. Make sure to consult the official CITB materials for the most accurate and up-to-date
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Here are 10 CITB exam-style questions on Work at Height Regulations (WAHR) along with their answers:

1. What is the primary objective of the Work at Height Regulations (WAHR)? Answer: b) To ensure work
at height is properly planned, supervised, and carried out safely
2. Which of the following is NOT considered as "work at height" according to WAHR? Answer: d)
Working on the ground level
3. Under WAHR, who has the responsibility to ensure that work at height is properly planned and
supervised? Answer: c) Everyone involved in the work activity
4. According to WAHR, what is the minimum height at which a fall arrest system must be provided?
Answer: c) 3 meters
5. What is the primary purpose of a work at height risk assessment? Answer: c) To identify hazards and
reduce risks associated with work at height
6. When should collective measures for fall prevention be considered according to WAHR? Answer: b)
Before considering personal fall protection systems
7. Which of the following is NOT a duty of an employer under WAHR? Answer: d) Providing financial
compensation to employees injured in a fall
8. Under WAHR, who is responsible for ensuring that work at height equipment is inspected
regularly? Answer: c) The employer or person in control of the work
9. What should be done before using a ladder for work at height? Answer: a) Inspecting it for damage
and defects
10. Which of the following is NOT a key element of WAHR? Answer: c) Emergency evacuation procedures
Certainly! Here are 40 CITB exam-style questions on Work at Height Regulations (WAHR):

1. What does WAHR stand for? a) Work at High Risks b) Work at Height Regulations c) Workplace Hazard Reduction d) Workforce Health and
Regulations
2. What is the primary purpose of the Work at Height Regulations (WAHR)? a) To eliminate all work at height b) To ensure work at height is
properly planned, supervised, and carried out safely c) To increase productivity in the construction industry d) To reduce the costs
associated with work at height accidents
3. Which of the following is NOT considered "work at height" according to WAHR? a) Working on a ladder b) Working on a flat roof c)
Working on a scaffold platform d) Working on the ground level
4. Under WAHR, who has the responsibility to ensure that work at height is properly planned and supervised? a) Only the workers performing
the task b) Only the site manager c) Everyone involved in the work activity d) The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
5. According to WAHR, what is the minimum height at which a fall arrest system must be provided? a) 1 meter b) 2 meters c) 3 meters d) 4
meters
6. What is the primary purpose of a work at height risk assessment? a) To prevent any work at height activities b) To identify and eliminate all
risks associated with work at height c) To identify hazards and reduce risks associated with work at height d) To increase the speed of work
at height tasks
7. When should collective measures for fall prevention be considered according to WAHR? a) Only as a last resort b) Before considering
personal fall protection systems c) Only if there is a low risk of falling d) When the work is being carried out by experienced workers
8. Which of the following is NOT a duty of an employer under WAHR? a) Ensuring that all work at height is properly planned and supervised
b) Providing suitable work at height equipment c) Ensuring that employees are fully trained to use work at height equipment d) Providing
financial compensation to employees injured in a fall
9. Under WAHR, who is responsible for ensuring that work at height equipment is inspected regularly? a) The manufacturer of the equipment
b) The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) c) The employer or person in control of the work d) The employees who use the equipment
10. What should be done before using a ladder for work at height? a) Inspecting it for damage and defects b) Using it without any prior
inspection c) Using it straight away if it looks safe d) Checking the ladder's warranty
11. Which of the following is NOT a key element of WAHR? a) Competence and training b) Risk assessment c) Emergency evacuation
procedures d) Inspection and maintenance of equipment
12. How often should work at height equipment be inspected according to WAHR? a) Every month b) Every six months c) Every year d) Before
each use and at suitable intervals
13. Which type of ladder is recommended for use when working at height for extended periods? a) Step ladder b) Extension ladder c) Fixed
ladder d) Telescopic ladder
14. When should workers be trained in the use of work at height equipment? a) Only if they request it b) Only if they are new to the job c)
Before they start work and regularly thereafter d) Only if the equipment changes
15. What is the purpose of edge protection systems according to WAHR? a) To prevent unauthorized access to work areas b) To provide a safe
working platform at height c) To prevent falls from height d) To mark the boundaries of work areas
16. What is the minimum depth of a guardrail toeboard according to WAHR? a) 100 mm b) 150 mm c) 200 mm d) 250 mm
17. What should be done if it's not reasonably practicable to prevent a fall despite implementing collective measures? a) Use personal fall
protection systems b) Abandon the work c) Continue the work with extra caution d) Inform the supervisor and proceed as normal
18. Who should carry out a risk assessment for work at height tasks? a) Only the site manager b) Only the health and safety officer c) Anyone
who plans or supervises the work d) Only external consultants
19. What must be considered when selecting access equipment for work at height? a) Cost-effectiveness only b) The shortest setup time c) The
type of work and the working environment d) Availability of equipment on the market
20. Which type of access equipment should be used for work at height in areas with limited space? a) Scaffold tower b) Suspended scaffold c)
Mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) d) Fixed scaffold
21. Under WAHR, what must employers provide to workers who work at height in adverse weather conditions? a) Extra pay b) Additional
breaks c) Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) d) Access to a sheltered area
22. What must employers do if workers are required to work on fragile surfaces? a) Provide additional safety training b) Use suitable platforms
or coverings to prevent falls c) Provide workers with extra personal protective equipment (PPE) d) Increase supervision levels
23. What is the purpose of a rescue plan for work at height activities? a) To ensure workers are paid adequately b) To outline procedures to
safely retrieve workers in case of a fall c) To identify potential hazards at the work site d) To ensure the completion of work within the
allocated time frame
24. What type of risk should be assessed when planning work at height activities? a) Only physical risks b) Only financial risks c) Both physical
and environmental risks d) Both physical and financial risks
25. Which of the following is NOT a suitable method for accessing work at height? a) Ladder b) Mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) c) Rope
access d) Working on an unstable surface without fall protection
26. What must be done if a risk assessment reveals that collective measures are not adequate to prevent falls? a) Ignore the findings and
continue work b) Use personal fall protection systems c) Postpone the work until the hazard is eliminated d) Hire additional workers to
provide assistance
27. What is the minimum height at which a guardrail must be installed according to WAHR? a) 1 meter b) 2 meters c) 3 meters d) 4 meters
28. What should workers do if they notice damaged or defective work at height equipment? a) Continue using it until it completely fails b)
Report it to their supervisor immediately and stop using it c) Use it cautiously and inform their colleagues d) Repair it themselves to avoid
delays
29. How can workers prevent objects from falling from height and causing injuries to workers below? a) By wearing hard hats at all times b) By
working at a faster pace to minimize the time objects spend at height c) By using tool lanyards and debris netting d) By minimizing
communication between workers
30. What must employers ensure before allowing workers to use personal fall protection systems? a) That the systems are properly tested once
a year b) That the workers have sufficient experience c) That the systems are suitable for the tasks and conditions d) That the systems are
insured against accidents
31. What is the primary objective of inspecting work at height equipment? a) To identify defects and ensure they are repaired promptly b) To
allocate blame in case of accidents c) To reduce the workload of supervisors d) To increase the resale value of the equipment
32. Which type of access equipment is suitable for tasks that require a large working platform at height? a) Ladder b) Scaffold tower c) Rope
access d) Bosun's chair
33. Who should be informed if a risk assessment reveals that work at height cannot be carried out safely? a) No one, as it's the responsibility of
workers to find solutions b) Only the health and safety officer c) The supervisor or person in charge of the work d) The client who
commissioned the work
34. What must be provided if collective measures are not reasonably practicable to prevent falls? a) Extra pay for workers b) Personal fall
protection systems c) Longer work breaks d) More frequent risk assessments
35. What is the purpose of rescue training for work at height activities? a) To teach workers how to perform complex tasks at height b) To
ensure workers are paid adequately for the work they perform c) To enable workers to perform self-rescue or assist in rescuing others in
case of a fall d) To reduce the need for safety equipment
36. Under WAHR, what must employers do if they identify changes that could affect the risk of falls? a) Nothing, as changes are a normal part
of construction work b) Implement additional safety measures c) Review and update the risk assessment d) Increase the workload for
workers
37. What must be done if a ladder cannot be secured against movement? a) Use it anyway, as it's the only option available b) Ask a colleague
to hold it while working c) Secure it using another ladder or suitable means d) Abandon the work and inform the supervisor
38. What is the minimum height at which a worker must wear a safety harness according to WAHR? a) 1 meter b) 2 meters c) 3 meters d) 4
meters
39. Which of the following is NOT a suitable method for preventing falls from height? a) Guardrails b) Safety nets c) Working alone d) Personal
fall protection systems
40. What must be done before using work equipment for work at height? a) Nothing, as equipment is always ready to use b) Inspect it for
damage and defects c) Only consult the manufacturer's instructions d) Read the instructions while working

Answers:

1. b) Work at Height Regulations

2. b) To ensure work at height is properly planned, supervised, and carried out safely
3. d) Working on the ground level
4. c) Everyone involved in the work activity
5. c) 3 meters
6. c) To identify hazards and reduce risks associated with work at height
7. b) Before considering personal fall protection systems
8. d) Providing financial compensation to employees injured in a fall
9. c) The employer or person in control of the work
10. a) Inspecting it for damage and defects
11. c) Emergency evacuation procedures
12. d) Before each use and at suitable intervals
13. b) Extension ladder
14. c) Before they start work and regularly thereafter
15. c) To prevent falls from height
16. b) 150 mm
17. b) Abandon the work
18. c) Anyone who plans or supervises the work
19. c) The type of work and the working environment
20. a) Scaffold tower
21. c) Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
22. b) Use suitable platforms or coverings to prevent falls
23. b) To outline procedures to safely retrieve workers in case of a fall
24. d) Both physical and financial risks
25. d) Working on an unstable surface without fall protection
26. b) Use personal fall protection systems
27. b) 2 meters
28. b) Report it to their supervisor immediately and stop using it
29. c) By using tool lanyards and debris netting
30. c) That the systems are suitable for the tasks and conditions
31. a) To identify defects and ensure they are repaired promptly
32. b) Scaffold tower
33. c) The supervisor or person in charge of the work
34. b) Personal fall protection systems
35. c) To enable workers to perform self-rescue or assist in rescuing others in case of a fall
36. c) Review and update the risk assessment
37. d) Abandon the work and inform the supervisor
38. c) 3 meters
39. c) Working alone
40. b) Inspect it for damage and defects