Fall Prevention and Protection- General Industry

What steps should you take prior to using a ladder safety system? (Select all that apply.)

• A.  Ensure the sleeve moves easily along the rail or cable

• B.  Ensure the locking mechanism functions properly

• C.  Ensure the D-ring is located on the front of the harness

• D.  Ensure you have received training and are otherwise authorized to use a ladder safety system

Which of the following defend against fall-related injuries? (Select all that apply.)

• A.  Plan the work

• B.  Identify the hazards

• C.  Apply control(s) to minimize risk

• D.  Stay alert

Identify the correct order of the steps for putting on a body harness. (like- ABCDEF/abcdef)

If it's NOT practical or possible to have railings or other fall prevention measures, the emphasis is then on personal positioning and personal fall arrest systems.

• A.  True

• B.  False

Which of the following is the correct AND most complete statement regarding fall protection for scaffolding?

• A.  Each worker on a scaffold erected 10 feet or more above a lower level must be protected from falling with a personal fall arrest system

• B.  Each worker on a scaffold erected 10 feet or more above a lower level must be protected from falling with a personal fall arrest system and/or a guardrail system

• C.  Each worker on a scaffold erected 4 feet or more above a lower level must be protected from falling with a guardrail system

• D.  Each worker on a scaffold erected 4 feet or more above a lower level must be protected from falling with a personal fall arrest system

To reduce the risk of a fall injury, an emergency action plan and contingency actions must be set up before a fall protection system is used. These should include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

• A.  Rescue procedures

• B.  Trauma resuscitation

• C.  First aid

• D.  Training to alleviate blood pooling

• E.  Post-rescue monitoring

When using a lift truck-mounted personnel basket or aerial lift where should the fall protection device be attached?

• A.  To the top rail

• B.  Anywhere solid

• C.  To the hand or guardrail

• D.  To the manufacturer’s designed anchorage point

For fixed ladders higher than ________ above a lower level, a personal fall arrest system or a ladder safety system is required.

• A.  12 feet

• B.  16 feet

• C.  20 feet

• D.  24 feet

Which of the following can not be a component of a personal fall "arrest" system?

• A.  Body harness

• B.  Body belt

• D.  Lanyard

• E.  Lifeline

If fall protection equipment is involved in a fall, it should be ________.

• A.  left in place

• B.  inspected

• C.  repaired

• D.  taken out of service