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

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

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

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

Webbing used for lifeline, lanyard and harness ropes and straps must be made of _____ fibers.

Synthetic