Fall Protection & Prevention
What are the components of an active fall arrest system?
(A, B, C & R Categories) A- anchorage B- body support C- connecting means R- rescue
What must an employee designated to rescue have?
- PPE and training needed to conduct rescue safely. - Training in assigned rescue duties. - Training in basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR. - The employer must ensure that at least one member of the rescue team or service holding a current certification in basic first aid and CPR is available. - Ensure that affected employees practice making a rescue before attempting an actual rescue and at least once every 12 months.
In descending order, name the Fall Protection Hierarchy of Controls.
- Prevention or elimination - Passive fall protection (engineering controls - guard rails or PFAS, etc) - Active fall protection (administrative controls)
What are important aspects to remember regarding Connector Compatibility Aspects?
- Snaphook with a minimum gate strength of 3600 lbs - Snaphook or any connector in the overhead position - Flexible anchorage connector or beam strap - Consult the manufacturer if you are unsure of compatibility
What are things to consider for selection of anchorage locations?
- the size and span of the structural member - additional loads - supports - deterioration and corrosion - location and spacing of nearby anchorage
What are effective means to avoid using a PFAS?
1. Elimination 2. Substitution 3. Engineering controls 4. Administrative controls
What are the two type of fall hazard abatement?
1. Fall prevention 2. Fall protection
What are the four steps to Ensuring a Proper Harness Fit?
1. Inspect 2. Don 3. Position & Secure 4. Evaluate
When fixed ladders are installed as an engineering control, guard rails should extend at least ____ on either side of the access point.
5 ft 10 ft** 6 ft 8ft
Who can make determinations in the compatibility of equipment?
A fall program administrator A qualified person A competent person** An authorized person
What kind of person should be designing a climbing system?
A fall program administrator A qualified person** A competent person An authorized person
What ANSI/ASSP should you revise before buying a full body harness?
ANSI/ASSP Z359.11
What is an Authorized Rescue?
Authorized rescuer should be designated by the employer, have training and knowledge and experience in rescue, perform or assist in workplace rescue, verify rescue procedures are in place, inspect rescue equipment and have training to recognize dangers during rescue operations.
What is a competent rescuer?
Competent rescuer should be designated by the employer, have training, knowledge and experience in rescue and be capable of implementing, supervising and monitoring the employer's fall protection rescue program.
Personal energy absorbers are often attached to a lanyard to _____.
Dissipate energy ** As a secondary support Allow a larger load to be attached Add more control
What are three factors to consider for Fall Hazard Abatement Options?
Effectiveness, defeatability and initial and recurring costs.
What is the hierarchy of rescue?
Elimination, planned rescue and response rescue.
Which is the MOST effective and least defeatable abatement option of the Fall Protection Hierarchy of Controls?
Engineering Controls Substituting Administrative Controls Elimination**
What is the difference between Fall Restraint Systems and Fall Arrest Systems?
Fall restraints are a typically a fix lanyard that prevent the worker from falling. Fall arrest systems stop the worker while falling from impacting the ground.
How many points of contact should always be maintained when climbing on a ladder?
Five Four Three** Two
Roof covers and screens must support ___ times the load.
Five Four Two** Three
Which inspection is performed every six to twelve months by a competent or qualified person?
Formal** Informal Incident Pre-use
Preparation time for a planned rescue has a _____ risk level.
High Severe Low Medium**
_____ is performed daily by the authorized person.
Informal inspection Pre-use inspection ** Incident inspection Formal inspection
The second stepnto ensure a proper fit of a full body harness is _______.
Inspect the harness Evaluate the fit Position the harness Don the harness**
A vertical lifeline rope can be _____.
Only synthetic Synthetic and wire** Synthetic and cable Wire and cable
How can falls be prevented?
Planning of the job, Training and the Use of fall protection systems and equipment.
Knots, anchors, and rappelling are all examples of which type of rescue?
Response High angle** Self Planned
What are SRLs also known as "Yo-Yo"?
Self- reacting Lifeline Self- retracting Lifeline** Self- reaching Lifeline Self- retaining Lifeline
____ are typically short sections of flexible rope, webbing, or cable that generally have a connector at each end.
Snap hooks Carabiner Anchorage connector Lanyard*
Anchorage are designed to support any load.
True False**
Manual locking snap hooks are one of the safest types of connectors.
True False**
Self rescue has a lower risk than assisted rescue due to less people being involved in the rescue.
True False**
The first line of defense in the hierarchy of controls is personal protective equipment or PPE.
True False**
When selecting a lanyard ensure the length is as long as necessary for the work situation and allows movability and working convenience.
True False**
Your body should be kept to one side of the ladder when climbing.
True False**
Response rescue refers to engaging outside rescue resources like the fire department or a specialist in rope or high angle rescue.
True** False
The basic elements of fall protection systems are use, limitations, and restrictions.
True** False
The hierarchy of rescue weighs the amount of risk, resources required, preparation time, and the execution time involved.
True** False
The snaphook connection must not be larger than the D Ring opening.
True** False
To find the total amount if weight a ladder can support you must add worker weight, clothing and PPE weight, tools, and supplies weight, and tools and supplies stored on the ladders weight.
True** False
An extension ladder has ____ sections that operate in brackets of guides allowing adjustable lengths.
Two* Five Three Four
Anchorage connectors must be capable of withstanding ____ lbs load and be attached to only one personal fall arrest system, unless they are certified for more than one worker.
4,000 5,000** 6,000 8,000
