Fall hazards

When is fall protection required in the construction industry

Anytime you were working over dangerous machinery or equipment regardless of the height.

When should an employer inspect a safety net

Employer should inspect every week and after any event that could damage the nets

Which of the following is a fall prevention system

Guardrail

Is a 10 Foot ladder long enough to see the landing that is 9 feet above the adjacent floor

No

A worker is preparing a second story roof for the installation of new materials the original clay tile roofing paper and existing skylights were removed is this a Fall hazard

Yes

An ironworker is standing on a tilt up concrete wall throwing out bridging she is wearing a harness and lanyard but is not tied off is this a Fall hazard

Yes

Landing that is 9 feet above the adjacent floor a worker climbs an unsecured 10 foot ladder that has slip resistant feet does this letter pose a fall hazard to the worker

Yes

To prevent falls and protect workers or personal fall arrest system blank or higher

10 feet

how many pounds sandbag way to test the proper amount of force

400 lbs

OSHA requires employers to provide fall protection to construction workers who are working on surfaces with unprotected sides and edges are above the lower level

6 feet or more

How close should safety nets be to the working surface

additionally they should be placed no more than 30 feet below the working surface