fall protection quiz
proper planning
1. look at what has to be done 2. ask yourself if you really need to work off the ground
Height from upper surface of top rail to floor level is
42" (+/− 3")
A personal fall arrest system (PFAS) anchorage point must be capable of handling ___ pounds.
5,000
most deaths happen between ___ feet
6-10
how does a personal fall arrest system work?
A personal fall arrest system is a system used to safely stop (arrest) a worker who is falling from a working level. It consists of an anchorage, connectors, and a body harness. It also may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or suitable combinations of these.
Know the A, B, Cs of Personal Fall Arrest Systems
Anchorages Body harness Components
hierarchy of fall hazard control
First line of defense: Eliminate the fall hazard Second line of defense: Prevent the fall Third and last resort: Control the fall
Standard toeboard
Not more than ¼" clearance above the floor
Common Fall Hazards
Overhead Platforms Overhead Runways Elevated Work Stations Floor Openings/Pits Wall Openings Shelving Units
administrative ppe sign engineering fail safe
administrative- rules, talk to people ppe- safety harness engineering- fall restraint system fail safe- fall harness protection
Unless working on a ladder, scaffold or scissor lift, OSHA requires fall protection when exposed to a ______ fall or greater.
4 foot
biggest cause of accidents are
fall
examples of ways to eliminate hazards
hole covers/grates prevent the fall with guard rails, fences and barricades, personal all restraint
parts of scaffold
top rail, mid rail, toe board 4" height, solid