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Introduction
DROPS L2

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Total score: 21  out of 25, 84%

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Question
1 of 25
Work at height does include staircases which are subject to rigging up/down on a temporary worksite such
as a land rig site or camp site
True
False

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Question
2 of 25
You should use work at height controls where you could fall through an access hatch or a fragile surface
such as a skylight in a roof
True
False

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Question
3 of 25
If you cannot ELIMINATE the need for work at height, PREVENTION and MITIGATION controls should
be implemented.
True
 False

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Question
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What questions should you ask yourself before conducting work at height?
Can the task be carried out without working at height?
What equipment provides the safest method of accessing the work area and doing the job?
Is the required equipment available and is the site ready?
Is the equipment in good condition?
Do the people involved have the training, competence and supervision required? The more specialized
the equipment (for example, rope access equipment), the greater the degree of training and
competence.
All of the above

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Question
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What are your responsibilities associated with working at height?
Working at height is only conducted where no other means of carrying out the task is possible.
All personnel involved with the work at height activity have the necessary qualifications, training and
competence to conduct the type of work being performed.
Inspections are carried out at the work area and on equipment before any activities are performed at
heights.
Notify Schlumberger of any medical condition that may affect your ability to work at height safely.
All of the above

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Question
6 of 25
When working at height outside an enclosed areas , ensure you are correctly using fall prevention or arrest
equipment properly connected to:
A certified anchor point
A Solid handrail
A certified safety line
 Large diameter pipework
A certified safety system such as a ladder safety system

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Question
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Which of the following should hazards be considered when risk assessing work at height:
The hazards associated with accessing and exiting the work site.
The hazards associated with the working platform such as the edge protection, size, robustness and
stability of the work platform.
The potential for persons to fall through a distance. This should include people working at ground
level who are at risk of falling to a level below such as into a tank, pit or excavation.
The potential for tools, materials and equipment to fall through a distance.
The need to rescue a worker from height in case of an emergency or injury.
All of the above

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Question
8 of 25
Mitigation controls are used to reduce the severity of the consequences of a fall of a person or an object
True
False

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Question
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Which of the following can be used to mitigate the consequences of a fall from height?
Installing edge protection, such as handrails, mid rails and toe boards
Installing nets to catch a person before they reach the ground
Using personal fall arrest equipment with an energy absorbing lanyard
Using suspension trauma straps to allow a suspended person to support their own weight

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Question
10 of 25
Which of the following statements is true:
Guard rails must never be crossed
Red DROPS Zone barriers can be crossed, even without authorization, if you want to access the area
Safety gates must only be open during use
Openings in the walking surface, such as open access hatches or excavations, do not need to be
barriered
Areas beneath people working at height do not need to be barriered if people are only working at a
level above for a short period of time
Safety gates do not need to be as strong as guard rails

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Question
11 of 25
Where installed safety nets should be inspected every:
12 months
6 months
week

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Question
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Select which are true: forklift trucks should be used to lift people:
On pallets
Only when more appropriate mobile elevated work platforms are not available
On the forks
Within an integrated certified safe working platform
So that they can be moved around the site while in an elevated position

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Question
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Select which are true: Fixed scaffolding should be:
 Constructed by anyone who has read the manufacturer’s instructions
Subject to a recorded inspection every 7 days by a competent person or when changes have been made
to the scaffold
Assumed to be safe and compliant with all applicable regulatory requirements
Inspected by certified and competent personnel prior to use

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Question
14 of 25
Select the stepladders checks that are required prior to use:
Locking bars for bending or damage to fixings
Stepladder feet;  are these missing, worn or damaged or contaminated by dirt or stones
Stepladder platform for cracks or splits or buckling
Steps/treads for contamination, strength and stability
Vertical rails to ensure they are not bent or damaged
All of the above

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Question
15 of 25
Which of the following are true for a portable vertical ladder:
Portable vertical ladders can be used as a work platform for performing tasks
Single span ladders are preferred  to extension ladders
Face the ladder and place hands on the rungs when climbing and descending
Leaning ladders should be secured
Check the ladder angle is positioned using the “1 in 2 rule”,  e.g.  1 meters out for every 2 meters up
Do not work off the top 3 rungs

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Question
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A fixed vertical ladder with a fixed safety cage is the best option to provide positive fall arrest capability
True
False
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Question
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When working at height, which of the following are true when using tools or materials at height:
If an anchor point is required, use an appropriate part of the surrounding structure
Do not secure tools heavier than 2 kg/ 4.5 lbs to the body
When securing tools, use tie off points as close to knee height as possible
Ensure attachment points on tools to be secured are rated tie-off points
Power tools should  be secured by the power cable or airline
Tools used at height should be checked in/out of a log book

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Question
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Select the statements which are true for personal work at height equipment:
The equipment shall be checked every time before use
A rescue and retrieval plan is only required when anti-trauma safety devices are not used, such as
suspension trauma straps fitted to harnesses
You do not need to be trained to use personal work at height equipment
The equipment must be checked by a competent person every 5 years

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Question
19 of 25
Calculate the fall clearance distance where a worker’s harness is connected by an energy absorbing lanyard
to an overhead anchor point:

The lanyard length is 2m

There is a 2m deceleration distance 

The height of the worker and stretch of the harness is 2m

Allow a 1.5m safety factor

Question
20 of 25
The ABCD of personal fall arrest systems include: Anchorage + Body Support + Connector + Descent and
Rescue, which of the following is true:
Anchorage points need to be located so that the lanyard can be attached before the worker moves into a
position of risk
Body support is typically a full body harness
Connectors such as karabiners or snap hooks connect a worker’s harness directly to the anchorage
system
Descent and rescue devices can be used to raise or lower a fallen or injured worker to safety

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Question
21 of 25
Only shock absorbing lanyards i.e. those with an inbuilt device to reduce the impact of a fall, shall be used
where there is any chance of a fall
True
False

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Question
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A 4 point harness should be fitted to ensure, select which are true:
Shoulder and chest straps are evenly adjusted and correctly joined to stop you falling out of the harness
during a head first or sideways fall
The back D ring should be positioned as far to the right hand side as possible to keep it out of the way
when not in use
The chest strap should be located in the upper chest area, with the front D ring in the centre of the chest
of the chest strap with the waist belt properly secured
The side D rings should be positioned evenly on each hip
Leg straps should be brought up between the legs with the sub-pelvic strap positioned under the
buttocks to support the body’s weight during a fall

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Question
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Harnesses should be inspected prior to use, select all that are true:
Check the label and when the last inspection was conducted
Check the webbing and strapping e.g. for cuts, damage to stitching, chemical contamination
Check hardware e.g. for deformed areas, corrosion, damage
If the harness or lanyard is damaged, use it with extreme care
Remove any damaged items from service and report the defect to your supervisor

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Question
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When should personal work at height equipment be taken out of service, select all that are true:
There is no proof of a detailed inspection within the last 6 months
Equipment cannot be uniquely identified or is not marked in accordance with an applicable national of
international standard
Equipment is thought to be defective or there is any doubt about it’s safety
The service life of the harnesses or lanyards is over 5 years
Lanyards that have been used to arrest a fall
All of the above

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Question
25 of 25
What should be addressed in planning for emergency rescue, select all that are true:
The safety of the people carrying out or assisting with the rescue
The suitability of anchor points to be used for the rescue equipment, including additional loads
required for a rescue
The method that will be used to attach a casualty to the rescue system and how the casualty can be
moved to a position of safety
The first aid needs a casualty may have, including injuries and the potential for suspension trauma,
presyncope can set in within 10 minutes of being suspended in a harness
Suitable and sufficient equipment  and training for rescue personnel
All of the above
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