Fall Hazards and Protection

Fall protection must be provided when working on surfaces with unprotected sides and edges which are X above the lower level.

• 3 feet

• 4 feet

• 6 feet

• 10 feet

What are the ways an employer can protect workers from falls?

• Guardrails, Safety Net Systems, and Safety Belts

• Guardrails and Safety Nets

• Guardrails, Safety Net Systems, and Personal Fall Arrest Systems

• It is up to the employee

For workers on scaffolds, fall protection must be provided if they are working X above a lower level.

• 4 feet

• 6 feet

• 8 feet

• 10 feet

Guardrails are often used by employers to protect workers from falls. How high must the top-rail be above the working surface?

• 24 inches, plus or minus 3 inches

• 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches

• 60 inches, plus or minus 3 inches

• All of the above

A personal fall arrest system consist of:

• An anchorage and body belt

• An anchorage, lanyard and connectors, and a body belt

• An anchorage, lanyard and connectors, and a full body harness

• Depends on the job

The top of a ladder must extend at least X above the surface you are climbing onto.

• 3 feet

• 4 feet

• 5 feet

• 6 feet

What is the best option to reduce fall hazards on the worksite?

• Work on scaffolding or ladders for only 4 hours per work shift

• Wear a full body harness and connectors

• Eliminate the need for fall protection where possible by re-scheduling the task, isolating the task, or changing the task

• Tell the workers to work fast and be careful

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Employers must provide a training program for:

• Each foreman who might be exposed to fall hazards

• Each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards

• Each piece of equipment used at the worksite

• Employees must obtain their own training before looking for a job

If you see fall hazards or have any questions about fall prevention, contact your X first

• Supervisor

• Local OSHA office

• Co-worker

• Handle it yourself

Poor worksite maintenance can lead to clutter and debris on a construction site, creating additional:

• Work for the worksite cleaning crew

• Slip, trip, and fall hazards

• Material cost

• Just be more aware and walk around it