Quiz #2_Fall Prevention
Falls, struck-by object, caught-in or between, and electrocution are referred to by OSHA as ______.
"Focus Four" Hazards
Competent persons are not necessary when scaffolds are being moved.
False
More _____ are killed from falls than in any other construction occupation.
Ironworkers
When working over dangerous equipment and machinery, fall protection must be provided _____
Regardless of distance
For workers on scaffolds, fall protection must be provided if they are working _____ above a lower level.
10 Feet
The top of a ladder must extend at least _____ above the surface you are climbing onto
3 Feet
Guardrails are often used by employers to protect workers from falls. How high must the top guardrail (the toprail) be above the working surface?
42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches
In general, fall protection must be provided to construction workers who are working on surfaces with unprotected sides and edges which are _____ above the lower level.
6 Feet
Employers are required to keep work sites free from:
All of the above
A personal fall arrest system consist of:
An anchorage, lanyard and connectors, and a full body harness
Personal fall arrest systems must be inspected for damage _____ each use.
Before
Not every walking or working surface can be a potential fall hazard.
False
What are the ways an employer can protect workers from falls?
Guardrails, safety net systems and personal fall arrest systems
Safety nets must absorb the force of a 400-pound bag of sand dropping onto the net. This is referred to as a "_____"
Drop test
Webbing used for lifeline, lanyard and harness ropes and straps must be made of _____ fibers.
Synthetic
Employees may file a complaint with OSHA if unsafe working conditions are not corrected.
True
Employers need to have rescue procedures in place in the event of a fall.
True
In construction, falls to a lower level are a major cause of fatalities.
True
Overreaching is a factor that contributes to falls or fatalities involving ladder usage.
True
Scaffold accidents are usually attributed to factors like the planking or support giving way, or to a lack of guardrails or fall protection.
True