Assignment 14 - Falls, Fall Protection, Slip, Trips & Falls

5,000

A Fall Arrest Anchor Point must be capable of supporting how [____] pounds per attached worker. -Provide numerical value-

Is designed to stop a fall once it has already begun

A personal fall arrest system: None of the entries listed are correct Requires an anchorage point that will support a static load of 2,000 lbs. per worker attached Is designed to stop a fall once it has already begun Can be used at any height

Fit snug but allow for full range of movement

A properly adjusted full body harness should: Accommodate many users Fit like a comfortable jacket Be loose and easy to take off Fit snug but allow for full range of movement

Three and a half feet

A shock or energy absorbing lanyard must bring a person to a complete stop and limit deceleration distance to: Three and a half feet Four Feet All of the entries are correct Six Feet

All the elements listed should be inclusive

A slip and fall prevention component should have which of the following elements? Employee footwear program All the elements listed should be inclusive Review and acceptance of walkways A policy statement

42

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.

Taken out of service

After a fall, a shock-absorbing lanyard that has been deployed must be: Sent back to the manufacturer Taken out of service Inspected before the next use Cut into small pieces

6 feet

At what height are workers required to wear fall protection according to the Federal OSHA Construction standard?

A 4 inch toeboard

Besides a toprail and midrail, what must a guardrail have?

twice

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.

100,000

Falls account for more than [_______] injuries each year according to the U.S. Department of Labor. -numerical value-

Same-Level Elevated

Falls are generally divided into two types ___________ AND _______________

Four

How many steps can you have before handrails needed?

Full body harnesses

In a personal fall arrest system, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends the use of: Full body harnesses Body belts Safety nets OSHA does not recommend the use of any of the devices listed.

Ladders that are fixed to a building or structure

Ladder cages are used with: Stepladders Ladders that are fixed to a building or structure Scaffolds Portable extension ladders

5000

Lanyards must be constructed from synthetic material and must have a minimum breaking point of [_____] Ibs. -numerical value-

6

Personal Fall Arrest Systems must be rigged so that an employee cannot free fall more than [____] feet nor contact any lower level.

True

T/F A foreign object is any object that is out of place or in position to trip someone or to cause a slip.

True

T/F A key to preventing injuries caused by slips, trips and falls is recognizing and respecting the potential hazards in your work environment.

False

T/F 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

T/F 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

T/F Body belts can be used as part of a Personal Fall Arrest System.

False

T/F If you fall, try to soften or break the fall with your hands and arms.

True

T/F If you must walk on wet surfaces, there are certain precautions you can take to prevent slipping and falling.

False

T/F In a slip-and-fall prevention program, the policy statement serves the purpose of conveying the employees' commitment to safety.

False

T/F Injuries from a fall are likely to be minimal if the victim strikes a bony body part.

True

T/F Inspecting ladders before every use may prevent a fall.

False

T/F Lanyards used in a Personal Fall Protection System cannot be shorter then 6 feet.

True

T/F Many falls occur when items are used for something other than their intended purpose. Correct!

False

T/F Safety nets should be inspected before each job for wear, damage, and/or deterioration.

False

T/F There is a proper way to fall.

All are cost of falls

The cost of a fall includes which of the following? Worker's compensation cost Damage to the company's image All are cost of falls Lawsuits

trip and fall stump and fall step and fall slip and fall

The four categories that surface falls are divided into are 1 _________________ , 2 _________________, 3 _________________ and 4 _____________________ .

200 lbs

The guardrail system must be capable of withstanding a force of at least [____] pounds at the top rail.

back

The head and [_____] are the areas most often injured during a fall.

Anchor, Harness and Connecting Device

What are the three (3) components of a Personal Fall Arrest System? Hard Hat, Safety Glasses and Safety Training Harness, Connecting Device and Sturdy Ladder Harness, Hard Hat and Steel-Toed Boots Anchor, Harness and Connecting Device

Painting gritty coatings on the floor

What can improve traction on floors that are frequently wet? Painting gritty coatings on the floor Putting up a sign Using a greasy floor finish Strap cleats onto your shoes

Hoist them up using a rope after you climb the ladder

What is a safe way to move materials up a ladder? Each of the stated methods are safe Carry them in one arm as you climb Have someone throw them up to you when you reach the top Hoist them up using a rope after you climb the ladder

Force exerted on the body while stopping a fall

What is the definition of Arresting Force? Impact on the body when fall protection is not used Secret unit of the U.S. military Force at the anchorage connection Force exerted on the body while stopping a fall

Do not re-use and take all of the equipment out of service

What is the proper procedure, with regard to the fall protection equipment, to follow after a fall has occurred. Go back to work and act like nothing happened Stay quiet and hope your supervisor doesn't find out Do not re-use and take all of the equipment out of service Exchange the equipment but don't tell anyone

A positioning device system

What is used to support a worker on a vertical surface so he or she can work with both hands free? A deceleration device A safety net system A positioning device system A ladder cage

Never

When is it safe to stand on the top step of a stepladder? Never When the ladder is less than six feet tall When you can hold on to a sturdy item above while you work When you can't get a longer ladder

handrail

When moving up or down stairs, walk slowly, use the [_____] and take one step at a time.

1,800

When wearing a full body harness, the fall forces must be limited to a maximum of [____] pounds.

Each of the situations listed is a common cause

Which is a common cause of slips in the work environment? Wet surfaces Each of the situations listed is a common cause Surfaces that do not have the same degree of traction Spilled substances

Personal fall arrest systems

Which of the following fall protection systems prevents falls? Personal fall arrest systems None of the systems listed are fall protection systems Safety net systems Guardrail systems

D-rings locking snaphooks lanyards

_____________________, ____________________, and ___________________ are parts of a Personal Fall Arrest System known as connectors.

Fall prevention component

Which of the following is not one of the primary causes of falls? Slippery surfaces An individual's impaired physical condition Fall prevention component A foreign object on the walking surface

The person wearing the Personal Fall Arrest System

Who is responsible for inspecting all components of a Personal Fall Arrest System? Safety Director The Manufacturer The person wearing the Personal Fall Arrest System Only a Competent Person