fall protection quiz

proper planning

1. look at what has to be done 2. ask yourself if you really need to work off the ground

Height from upper surface of top rail to floor level is

42" (+/− 3")

A personal fall arrest system (PFAS) anchorage point must be capable of handling ___ pounds.

5,000

most deaths happen between ___ feet

6-10

how does a personal fall arrest system work?

A personal fall arrest system is a system used to safely stop (arrest) a worker who is falling from a working level. It consists of an anchorage, connectors, and a body harness. It also may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or suitable combinations of these.

Know the A, B, Cs of Personal Fall Arrest Systems

Anchorages Body harness Components

hierarchy of fall hazard control

First line of defense: Eliminate the fall hazard Second line of defense: Prevent the fall Third and last resort: Control the fall

Standard toeboard

Not more than ¼" clearance above the floor

Common Fall Hazards

Overhead Platforms Overhead Runways Elevated Work Stations Floor Openings/Pits Wall Openings Shelving Units

administrative ppe sign engineering fail safe

administrative- rules, talk to people ppe- safety harness engineering- fall restraint system fail safe- fall harness protection

Unless working on a ladder, scaffold or scissor lift, OSHA requires fall protection when exposed to a ______ fall or greater.

4 foot

biggest cause of accidents are

fall

examples of ways to eliminate hazards

hole covers/grates prevent the fall with guard rails, fences and barricades, personal all restraint

parts of scaffold

top rail, mid rail, toe board 4" height, solid