WorksheetsFall Prevention and Protection- General Industry
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
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)
(a)
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
If the anchorage point for a vertical lifeline is NOT directly above the worker and the worker falls, there is a potential for a ________ hazard.
A. slip
B. trip
C. swing
The maximum allowable free-fall distance is ________ feet
A. 2
B. 6
C. 8
D. 16
Which of the following applies to a self-retracting lanyard (SRL)? (Select all that apply.)
A. It is a deceleration device that functions like a seatbelt
B. During normal employee movement, the line can be released or retracted
C. It can be wrapped around sharp surfaces without additional padding or using a beam clamp
D. If a fall does occur, the device automatically locks, minimizing the length of the fall
Which of the following is NOT true for a vertical lifeline?
A. If the lifeline does not extend to the ground or the next working level, a minimum of 24 feet of the lifeline should be below the securing point of the rope-grabbing device
B. End of the lifeline should prevent the grabbing device from sliding off
C. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation about whether the lifeline should be tied off
D. A counterweight can be used to keep the lifeline taut if it does not reach the surface below
Which of the following are the correct inspection and maintenance guidelines for fall protection systems? (Select all that apply.)
A. Wash webbing and fiber rope with mild soap and water
B. Do NOT use any wire rope that has a broken wire, kinks, flattened, or shiny areas
C. Do NOT use any rope that has a knot in it
D. Be sure fall protection equipment is kept clean and in good condition
E. Check the harness webbing for any cuts, tears, abrasions, or undue stretching as well as brownish, hard, shiny spots
Which of the following are factors to take into consideration when calculating the amount of fall space needed? (Select all that apply.)
A. Whether a temporary or permanent anchorage point is used
B. Distance of rope the grabbing device descends until fully locked on a vertical lifeline or sag in a horizontal lifeline
C. Extra length of webbing released by a shock-absorbing lanyard, which can add 3-5 feet
D. Extra amount of stretch when using a vertical lifeline
When using fall protection in a scissor lift, the fall protection device must be attached to the manufacturer’s designed anchorage point. Where is that anchorage point located?
A. Inside the work platform
B. Beneath the work platform
C. To the base of the scissor lift
D. On the exterior of the work platform
What are some means of protection from things (and people) falling from a scaffold? (Select all that apply.)
A. Cordoning off the area beneath the scaffold
B. Debris netting connected to the scaffold frame
C. Mid-rail
D. Toe board
E. Top-rail
Which of the following defines free-fall distance? (Select all that apply.)
A. Distance the worker falls as measured from the harness attachment point on the body to just before the fall arrest system "begins" to stop the fall
B. Distance the worker falls as measured from the harness attachment point on the body to where the fall arrest system "completely" stops the fall
C. Does NOT include how far the worker continues to fall until the braking device stops the fall
D. Does NOT include any stretching that happens in the harness, lanyard, or lifeline
The fall protection required for scaffolding varies based on the type of scaffolding being used.
A. True
B. False
