KNOWLEDGE TEST - CPCCCM2012 WORK SAFELY AT HEIGHTS Provide an answer for each of the questions below. 1. Equipment for working at heights For each of the following equipment types, provide: a description of the equipment two types of the equipment which would be used when working at heights above 2m a summary of how the equipment is used to work safely at heights above 2m at least two limitations of the equipment when working safely at heights above 2m. Note that your answers to these questions should focus on how each piece of equipment can help to keep you safe when working at height and how you can use each piece of equipment safely. Equipment Description Types Use Limitations Anchor points 1. 2. Edge protection 1. 2. Elevated work platforms 1. 2. Fall arrest anchors 1. 2. Fall arrest inertia reels 1. 2. Guard rails 1. 2. Hand and power tools including nail guns 1. 2. Ladders 1. 2. Power leads 1. 2. Rescue equipment 1. 2. Ropes 1. 2. Safety harnesses 1. 2. Lanyards 1. 2. Attachments for safety harnesses and lanyards (snap hooks, carabiners etc) 1. 2. Air compressors and hoses 1. 2. Scaffolding 1. 2. Shock