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WorksheetsOSHA 10 General Industry Fall Protection Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the first line of defense when it comes to falls in the workplace?
Control the fall itself once it occurs
Eliminate the fall hazard completely
With the fall hazard present, prevent the fall.
Use personal protective equipment
A worker is required to remove a section of guardrail in order to receive materials from a fork truck; which of the following provides the best protections to prevent a fall?
Use a fall restraint system
Use grab handles
Use a personal fall arrest system
Avoid the edge
A personal fall arrest system (PFAS) anchorage point must be capable of handling ___ pounds.
5,000
3,000
4,000
2,000
What must your employer train you on regarding fall hazards?
Proper and safe use of any personal fall arrest, positioning, or fall restraint systems
Methods used to protect you from those hazards
Applicable OSHA standards
All of the above
What is the second line of defense in the hierarchy of fall hazard control?
Prevent the fall
Eliminate the fall hazard completely
Control the fall
Use personal protective equipment
What is the third and last resort in the hierarchy of fall hazard control?
Eliminate the fall hazard completely
Prevent the fall
Control the fall
Use personal protective equipment
What is the height from the upper surface of the top rail to floor level in a standard railing?
Not more than ¼” clearance above the floor
42” (+/− 3”)
3.5” high
21”
What is the purpose of using fences and barricades in fall hazard controls?
Employer authorizes access
Prevents unauthorized employee exposure to fall hazard
All of the above
Authorized personnel must then be protected from the fall hazards within
What is the purpose of using personal fall arrest systems?
Prevent falls by keeping worker from hitting the ground
Comprised of a body belt or body harness, an anchorage, connectors
All of the above
Used as the last resort to control the fall hazard
What is the purpose of using positioning devices in fall hazard controls?
Consists of a body belt, safety net, and connecting device
Prevents falls by guarding workers from reaching fall hazard
All of the above
Keeps workers from falling, while allowing their hands to be free to perform work
