OSHA 30 Fall Hazards

In general, fall protection must be provided to construction workers who are working on surfaces with unprotected sides and edges which are _____ above the lower level

• 3 Feet

• 4 Feet

• 6 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.

For workers on scaffolds, fall protection must be provided if they are working _____ above a lower level.

• 4 Feet

• 6 Feet

• 10 Feet

Guardrails are often used by employers to protect workers from falls. How high must the top guardrail (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

A personal fall arrest system consists of:

• An anchorage and body belt

• An anchorage, lanyard and connects, and a body belt

• An anchorage, lanyard and connectors, and a full body harness

The top of a ladder must extend at least _____ above the surface you are climbing onto?

• 3 Feet

• 4 Feet

• 5 Feet

When working over dangerous equipment and machinery, fall protection must be provided _______.

• a regardless of distance

• at 6 feet

• at 10 feet

Personal fall arrest systems must be inspected for damage ______ each use.

• before

• during

• after

Webbing used for lifeline, lanyard and harness ropes and straps must be made of ______ fibers.

• natural

• synthetic

• glow in the dark

Competent persons are not necessary when scaffolds are being moved.

• True

• False