workplace falls
What types of job activities could possibly damage unprotected fall arrest components? 1.Working in an aerial work platform 2. Welding 3.Sandblasting 4. Chemical cleaning
2,3,4
what compenents make up a pfas? 1. anchorage point 2. body harness 3. connector 4. controlled access zone
1,2,3
What types of actions could degrade the effectiveness of your fall protection equipment? 1. Punching additional holes in your harness or lanyard. 2.Using PFAS components to hoist materials. 3.Inspecting your PFAS before each use. 4. Inspecting your PFAS after a fall.
1,2
which of the following are examples of environmental factors related to fall hazards? 1. wet floor 2. inclement weather 3. lack of sleep 4. gravity
1,2
What should be done with fall protection components that are determined to be defective? 1.Remove them from service. 2.Tag or mark them as unusable. 3. Either have a qualified technician make repairs or destroy equipment. 4.Use the equipment with caution.
1,2,3
What should you look for when inspecting harnesses and lanyards? 1.Cut or frayed fibers 2. Pulled stitches or holes in the webbing 3. Excessive wear or mildew 4.Yellow-thread stitching
1,2,3
what can you do to reduce your risk of exposure to fall hazards on the job? 1. recognize potential fall hazards in the workplace 2. follow safe work practices 3. properly use fall protection equipment 4. wear your personal fall arrest system only at times you think it is necessary
1,2,3
If parts of a fall arrest system have been subjected to impact loading during a fall, what should you do? 1.Remove them from service immediately. 2.Do not use any of the components until a qualified person inspects them. 3. Use the harness with a different connector. 4. Do not use any of the equipment if you have doubts about its safety.
1,2,4
Which of the following statements are true about body belts? 1. A body belt can be used in place of a full body harness as part of a PFAS. 2. Body belts only wrap around a worker's waist and do not prevent a worker from slipping out of the belt. 3. Body belts apply the full fall arrest impact to the body's mid-section. 4.A body belt should be used as a positioning device only.
2,3,4
Which of the following statements describe rope grabs? 1. They provide a means of acceleration during a fall. 2.They provide a means of deceleration during a fall. 3.They travel on a vertical lifeline attached to an anchorage point. 4.They automatically engage by the use of friction to arrest a fall.
2,3,4
Where is the best location for an anchorage point? a. Directly above your head b. Directly below your feet c. At about waist level d. Over your right shoulder at least 3 feet away
a
most fall hazards can be classified into what two categories? a. health b. environmental c. safety d. personal
b,d
if exposures to fall hazards cannot be safely eliminate or controlled through the use of engineering controls, then: 1. the job cannot be done safely 2. other forms of fall protection should be selected 3. pfas may be required to use 4. the tasks should be done during the night shift
2,3
what shold be done after all potential hazards have been identified? 1. hold a meeting between the ceo and all foremen 2. implement measures to eliminate or control hazards 3. use effective planning 4. select and use the proper ppe
2,3,4
What could happen to the strength of a lanyard if you tie a knot in it? a.Increase strength by 80% or more b. Increase strength by at least 10% c. Reduce strength by about 50% d. Reduce strength by 80% or more
d
the technology exists for employers to provide ____ percent fall protection a. 75 b. 85 c. 99 d. 100
d
Which of the following are potential hazards that could degrade or damage the effectiveness of fall protection equipment? 1.Nearby electrical lines 2. Extreme temperatures 3.A moderate climate 4.Moving machinery
1,2,4
which of the following can be cattegorized as engineering controls to prevent fall hazards? 1. guardrails 2. scaffolds 3. lanyards 4. work platforms
1,2,4
Which of the following statements are true about shock absorbing lanyards? 1. They are designed to absorb up to 80% of the stopping force of a regular lanyard. 2.They are not recommended for use in most workplaces. 3.They are recommended to reduce fall impact forces on the body. 4.They do not reduce the fall impact forces any more than a regular lanyard.
1,3
What should be done with fall arrest devices after they have been properly cleaned? 1. Store in a clean, dry area. 2.Store away from other personal protective equipment. 3.Keep away from sunlight and hazardous substances. 4. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.
1,3,4
Which of the following are characteristics of an acceptable anchorage point for a personal fall arrest system? 1. Independent of the means to support or suspend the worker 2. Capable of supporting 2,000 pounds per worker attached 3. Reachable without exposing worker to hazards 4. Located to prevent contact with a lower level hazard in a fall
1,3,4
what are the three basic components of a pfas? 1. approved anchorage point 2. guardrail 3. full body harness 4. connecting device
1,3,4
which fo the following are examples of personal factors related to fall hazrds? 1. improperly using equipment 2. thunderstorm 3. poor vision 4. illness
1,3,4
whiich of the following statements describe a full body harness? 1. it consists of a set of straps worn around the shoulders, thighs, buttocls and hips 2. it is completely made out of cable 3. it is the only acceptable body holding device for a pfas 4. in a fall, it lessens the jolt to the body by spreading the impact forces
1,3,4
the pfas is designed to arrest or stop a person in a fall from a working level. a pfas must be rigged so that a person cannot freefall more than ____ feet or contact any lower level during a fall a. 10 b. 6 c. 5 d. 1.5
b
Fall protection devices can be ________ using a mild detergent, rinsed thoroughly in clean water, and allowed to ________. aWashed in cold water, dry in a dryer b. Washed in hot water, dry at room temperature c.Washed in warm water, dry at room temperature d.Washed in cold water, dry at room temperature
c
The anchorage point must be at a height that reduces free fall to no more than ________ feet. a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8
c
Which deceleration device allows freedom of movement while providing an almost immediate locking feature to minimize free fall distance? a. Body belt b. Positioning chain c.Self-retracting lifeline d. A regular lanyard
c
an anchorage is a secure point of attachment for a pfas and must be independent from the means supporting or suspending an employee and capable of supporting at least_____ pounds per worker attached. a. 2000 b. 10000 c. 500 d. 5000
d
When should fall protection equipment be inspected? 1.After each use 2, Before each use 3. After it is involved in a fall 4. Biannually
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