Online Quiz | Height Dynamics

According to AS/NZS 1800 an occupational protective helmet should be worn—

a. where there is a possibility that a person may be struck on the head by a falling object

b. where a person’s head may strike against a fixed object

c. where inadvertent head contact may be made with electrical hazards

d. All of the above

Which of the following are signs that you should replace your helmet?

a. Improper fit

b. Cracking or damage

c. Lack of shock absorbing lining

d. All of the above

When selecting a helmet for working at height, what factors should be considered?

a. The helmet should be of a suitable design for the work being undertaken

b. Helmet is not necessary as it is unlikely that you will be hit by falling objects

c. Use an enhanced chinstrap to keep it on your head at all times

d. Both a. and c.

Which of the following standards have a requirement that the chinstrap must not release at less than 150 kN (appox 15 kg)?

a. AS NZS 1800-1998 Occupational protective helmets

b. AS/NZS 1801 1997 — Occupational protective helmets

c. EN 397: 2012 — Industrial helmets

d. All of the above

Which of the following standards require side impact testing?

a. AS/NZS 1801 1997 — Occupational protective helmets

b. EN 397: 2012 — Industrial helmets

c. EN 14052:2012 — High performance industrial helmets

d. All of the above

When working at height why would you select a helmet that meets EN 12492 or EN 14052 in addition too or instead of AS/NSZ 1801?

a. When you fall from height there is a chance of side impact. AS/NZS 1801 is not tested for side impact

b. When you fall from height there is a possibility that your helmet could be knocked off. A chin strap is not mandatory under AS/NZS 1801

c. There is a potential for multiple impacts when falling from height. An enhanced chinstrap will ensure that the helmet will not dislodge and protect for multiple impacts.

d. All of the above

According to AS/NZS 1800 which of the following statements are true about the working life of a helmet?

a. Helmets last indefinitely provided they are cleaned regularly

b. You should only replace your helmet if it shows discolouration

c. Helmet harness components deteriorate more rapidly than the shell and should be replaced more often.

d. None of the above

Helmets that are made to AS/NZS 1801 1997 — Occupational protective helmets and classified as a Type 1—general industrial safety helmet must be tested to ensure they have a level of fire resistance.

a. True

b. False

When using adhesive stickers on your helmet the following statement applies:

a. You must never use any stickers on your helmet.

b. You can use stickers but only when approved by the helmet manufacturer

c. You can use stickers if they are given to you in a site induction

d. None of the above

An occupational protective helmet protects against overhead impact by absorbing energy through—

a. deformation of the shell;

b. crushing of the protective padding if provided

c. stretching of the harness in some cases.

d. All of the above

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