CSCS Health & Safety Test· CSCS / CITB
The minimum required edge protection on a working platform above 2 metres includes:
Choices
- AA handrail only
- BWarning tape only
- CA guardrail at the appropriate height plus a toeboard (and intermediate guardrail or mesh)Correct
- DA sign warning of the edge
Answer
A guardrail at the appropriate height plus a toeboard (and intermediate guardrail or mesh)
Schedule 2 of WAHR 2005 requires top rail at minimum 950 mm, toeboard at 150 mm, with intermediate rails or mesh - designed to prevent both people and tools from falling.
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