Understanding Fall Protection Methods

Which of the following is a type of fall protection that involves using a harness and lanyard to prevent a worker from falling?

• Guardrails

• Safety nets

• Personal fall arrest system

• Warning lines

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain why a personal fall arrest system is considered more effective than warning lines in certain situations.

• It is less expensive.

• It provides active protection by stopping a fall in progress.

• It requires less training to use.

• It is easier to install.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which type of fall protection is typically used to protect workers from falling off the edge of a roof?

• Guardrails

• Safety nets

• Personal fall arrest system

• Warning lines

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of using safety nets as a fall protection method.

• Safety nets are easy to install but can be expensive.

• Safety nets provide passive protection but require regular maintenance.

• Safety nets are cost-effective but not suitable for all heights.

• Safety nets are lightweight but can be easily damaged.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following is NOT a type of fall protection?

• Guardrails

• Safety nets

• Personal fall arrest system

• Fire extinguisher

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the effectiveness of guardrails compared to personal fall arrest systems in a construction site scenario.

• Guardrails are more effective because they prevent falls from occurring.

• Personal fall arrest systems are more effective because they stop falls in progress.

• Both are equally effective in all scenarios.

• Effectiveness depends on the specific work environment and tasks.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the primary purpose of warning lines in fall protection?

• To catch a worker if they fall

• To alert workers of a fall hazard area

• To provide a physical barrier to prevent falls

• To secure tools and equipment

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Discuss the scenarios where a personal fall arrest system would be preferred over guardrails.

• When working on a flat surface with no edges

• When working at heights where guardrails cannot be installed

• When working in a confined space

• When working on a ground level

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following fall protection methods is designed to catch a worker after they have fallen?

• Guardrails

• Safety nets

• Warning lines

• Toe boards

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Compare and contrast the use of guardrails and safety nets in terms of installation and maintenance.

• Guardrails are easier to install but require more maintenance.

• Safety nets are easier to install but require more maintenance.

• Guardrails are harder to install but require less maintenance.

• Safety nets are harder to install but require less maintenance.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking