Discuss safety protocols for working at height, including ranking safety of equipment and identifying hazards.

• Safest: Scissor lift
• Medium safety: Stepladder
• Least safe: Wooden stool

b)

Using a wooden stool for ceiling fan repair poses hazards such as instability, leading to falls from height, injuries from impact, and lack of a secure working platform.

9. a)

• Inspect the platform for damage or defects before each use.
• Ensure all guardrails and toe boards are properly installed and secure.
• Verify the platform is on a stable, level surface and secured against movement.
• Confirm the load on the platform does not exceed its rated capacity.
• Ensure workers are trained and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including fall protection if required.

b)

Regular inspections of raised platforms are crucial to identify wear, damage, or defects that could compromise their structural integrity. This prevents accidents, collapses, and falls, ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with safety regulations.

10. a)

The supervisor should immediately stop all work on the scaffold, instruct the workers to don their harnesses and properly connect to fall protection systems, and reinforce the importance of adhering to fall protection procedures to prevent serious injury or fatalities.

Task 2 - HANDLING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

1. Which of the following is an example of a hazardous substance? The correct option is C. Sulfuric acid. Sulfuric acid is a highly corrosive substance, making it hazardous.

2. What type of hazardous substance is gasoline? The correct option is B. Flammable. Gasoline is highly flammable and can easily ignite, posing a significant fire hazard.

3. Which hazard classification includes bacteria and viruses? The correct option is D. Biological hazards. Biological hazards refer to biological substances that pose a threat to the health of living organisms, including bacteria and viruses.