Module 3: Walking and Working Surfaces, Including Fall Protectio

What is the maximum allowable height at which fall protection is required in general industry?

• 4 feet

• 6 feet

• 8 feet

• 10 feet

Which of the following is considered a walking-working surface?

• Only ladders and scaffolds

• Floors, stairs, ladders, and ramps

• Only rooftops

• Only construction scaffolds

Guardrails must be able to withstand:

• 50 pounds of force

• 200 pounds of force

• 500 pounds of force

• 1,000 pounds of force

A floor hole is defined as an opening with a diameter of:

• At least 1 inch

• At least 2 inches

• At least 4 inches

• At least 6 inches

Which of the following is NOT considered an acceptable fall protection system?

• Guardrails

• Safety nets

• Warning lines only

• Personal fall arrest systems

The top rail of a guardrail must be how high above the working surface?

• 30 inches

• 42 inches

When using a ladder, the base should be placed:

• At a 45-degree angle

• 1 foot away for every 4 feet of height

• Directly touching the structure

• At a 60-degree angle

What is the purpose of a safety net?

• To provide shade for workers

• To catch falling workers and objects

• To secure tools at height

• To act as a barrier to prevent access

Fall protection training should be provided:

• Only to new hires

• To all employees exposed to fall hazards

• Only when an accident occurs

• Only to supervisors

A fall restraint system:

• Prevents a worker from falling

• Catches a worker after they fall

• Is not an OSHA-approved method

• Requires a guardrail system