WorksheetsFall Hazards and Protection
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
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
