Assignment 14 - Falls, Fall Protection, Slip, Trips & Falls
Falls account for more than [_______] injuries each year according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
100,000
The guardrail system must be capable of withstanding a force of at least [____] pounds at the top rail.
200
A shock or energy absorbing lanyard must bring a person to a complete stop and limit deceleration distance to:
3 and a half ft
How many steps can you have before handrails needed?
4
A standard railing consists of a top rail, intermediate rail, and shall have a vertical height of _______ inches from the upper surface of the top rail to the floor.
42
A Fall Arrest Anchor Point must be capable of supporting how [____] pounds per attached worker
5,000
Lanyards must be constructed from synthetic material and must have a minimum breaking point of [_____] Ibs.
5,000
Personal Fall Arrest Systems must be rigged so that an employee cannot free fall more than [____] feet nor contact any lower level.
6
At what height are workers required to wear fall protection according to the Federal OSHA Construction standard?
6 feet
What are the three (3) components of a Personal Fall Arrest System?
Anchor harness connecting device
What is a safe way to move materials up a ladder?
Hoist them up using a rope after you climb the ladder
A personal fall arrest system:
Is designed to stop a fall once it has already begun
Ladder cages are used with:
Ladders that are fixed to a building
When is it safe to stand on the top step of a stepladder?
Never
Besides a toprail and midrail, what must a guardrail have?
a 4 inch toeboard
What is used to support a worker on a vertical surface so he or she can work with both hands free?
a positioning device system
The head and [_____] are the areas most often injured during a fall.
back
parts of a Personal Fall Arrest System known as connectors.
d-rings locking snaphooks lanyards
What is the proper procedure, with regard to the fall protection equipment, to follow after a fall has occurred.
do not re-use
Falls are generally divided into two types
elevated falls and same-level falls
Which of the following is not one of the primary causes of falls?
fall prevention
A slip occurs when you are thrown off balance and you go from a standing or erect position, suddenly and unexpectedly, to a downward movement or you drop from one level to a lower level.
false
A trip occurs when you lose your footing due to walking surface conditions that limit the amount of traction between your shoes and the surface.
false
Body belts can be used as part of a Personal Fall Arrest System.
false
In a slip-and-fall prevention program, the policy statement serves the purpose of conveying the employees' commitment to safety.
false
Lanyards used in a Personal Fall Protection System cannot be shorter then 6 feet.
false
There is a proper way to fall.
false
if you fall, try to soften or break the fall with your hands and arms.
false
injuries from a fall are likely to be minimal if the victim strikes a bony body part.
false
A properly adjusted full body harness should:
fit snug
What is the definition of Arresting Force?
force exerted on the body while stopping a fall
In a personal fall arrest system, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends the use of:
full body harnesses
When moving up or down stairs, walk slowly, use the [_____] and take one step at a time.
handrails
What can improve traction on floors that are frequently wet?
painting gritty coatings on the floor
Which of the following fall protection systems prevents falls?
personal fall arrest systems
After a fall, a shock-absorbing lanyard that has been deployed must be:
taken out of service
Who is responsible for inspecting all components of a Personal Fall Arrest System?
the person wearing the pfas
The four categories that surface falls are divided into are:
trip and fall stump and fall step and fall slip and fall
A foreign object is any object that is out of place or in position to trip someone or to cause a slip.
true
A key to preventing injuries caused by slips, trips and falls is recognizing and respecting the potential hazards in your work environment.
true
If you must walk on wet surfaces, there are certain precautions you can take to prevent slipping and falling.
true
Inspecting ladders before every use may prevent a fall.
true
Many falls occur when items are used for something other than their intended purpose.
true
Covers must be able to support at least [_____] the weight of employees, equipment and materials that may be imposed on the cover at any one time.
twice
When wearing a full body harness, the fall forces must be limited to a maximum of [____] pounds.
1,800
