Fall From Heights

What is the lifespan of a harness from date of manufacture?

• As long as it looks good you can keep using it.

• 10 years.

• 15years.

• 10 years unless it is damaged.

True or false: You can write in texter on your harness so no one else uses it?

• True

• False

The best way to stop someone from falling is to?

• Check they can balance on a beam before they work.

• Eliminate the need for them to work at heights.

• Make sure they are wearing a harness.

• Hold onto their feet while they work.

If you are working next to excavated land deeper than 2 meters, is that considered working at heights?

• No, you are working on the ground.

• No, the employer has guarding in place to eliminate anyone from falling

• Yes, there is no guarding, so I need to have a fall arrest system in place.

• Both B & C

Fall ...... is better than fall arrest.

Before putting on a harness what MUST you do.

• Visually inspect the condition, check the date of manufacture, check the double action snap hook.

• Visually inspect the condition, go to lunch, check the double action snap hook.

• You don't need to do anything; your employer must look after your safety.

A loose-fitting harness is ok as long as you're comfortable.

• True

• False

A fall arrest lanyard helps you to what.

• Slow down the rate of fall reducing the severity of an injury.

• Slow down your working ability so the job takes longer.

• Nothing, it's a gimmick.

• Be seen better because it's a bright color.

What do stirrups do.

• There for horses not working at heights.

• Get in the way while your working.

• Help keep good blood flow through your legs while waiting to be rescued.

You should always call emergency services if there is a fall from heights situation.

• No if the person looks ok don't waste the money.

• Only if they fall more than 2 meters.

• Yes, you don't know what internal damage could have been done.

• Yes, you know the Ambo and want to catch up with them.