WPS Chapter 17 Test B

You inspect fall arrest PPE _____.

• prior to use
• at the beginning of the week
• after the job is finished
• all of the above

Other than guardrails, the most commonly used for of fall protection is _____.

• toe boards
• hard hats
• fall arrest equipment
• canopies

True or False: Although falling from a high level is dangerous, falling or tripping on the same level can be dangerous as well.

• True
• False

Tie off points must support a weight of _____ pounds

• 1000
• 5000
• 10,000
• 2000

True-False: Approximately 80% of all errors that occur with fall protection equipment are due to poor choice for tie-off point or anchorage.

• True
• False

True/False: Damaged, modfiied, or defective equipment can still be used.

• True
• False

______ is a barrier constructed on a roof that warns workers that they are approaching an unprotected roof side or edge.

• A warning line system
• Safety Monitoring System
• Control Access Zone

Training needs to be documented with a certification that states ______

• Name of the worker trained
• Date of training
• Signature of the instructor
• All of the above
• Only A and B

______ is a device that connects the anchor to the harnss.

• Full body harness
• Fall break
• Tie off point
• Lanyard

The OSHA general industry standard requires fall protection when working higher than 4 feet above the main working surface.

• True
• False