LAP Year 1 Week 1

What type of fall protection system includes body belts and positioning straps?

Maximum allowable arresting force on employee using a body harness.

OSHA requires fall protection at what height above ground?

Maximum allowable distance an employee can free fall using positioning device systems.

Workers who have been trained and have demonstrated proficiency climbing are a

A common practice among the majority of companies in the nation or region is known as Industry best practice. True or False?

• True

• False

Maximum allowable distance an employee can free fall using fall arrest systems.

For the most part, positioning device systems are used when working on horizontal surfaces.

• True

• False

OSHA mandates that gaffs used for climbing wood poles cannot be fewer than ____.

• the minimum number of gaffs required by OSHA regulations.

• two inches in length.

• three inches in length.

• four inches in length.

How do you determine if a positioning strap is worn out?

• By checking for visible wear and tear

• By testing its elasticity

• By examining the manufacturer's label

• By comparing it with a new strap