Safe Climbing, Lifting, and Material Handling Part A

According to the study guide, at what minimum height is fall protection required for general work?

• 3 meters (10 feet)

• 1 meter (3 feet)

• 5 meters (16 feet)

• 2 meters (6.5 feet)

Which of the following is NOT a special case where fall protection is required at any height?

• Over dangerous equipment/machinery

• Above water or other hazardous surfaces

• On stable surfaces

• On unstable surfaces

Match the fall protection system component with its purpose:

• Reduces fall impact

• Lanyard

• Secure attachment

• Shock absorber

• Connects harness to anchor

• Full-body harness

• Distributes fall forces

• Anchor point

What is the maximum length allowed for a lanyard with a shock absorber?

• 6 ft

• 8 ft

• 10 ft

• 12 ft

The anchor point must support at least 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg).

• True

• False

According to the inspection checklist, what should you look for in the straps and buckles of your fall protection equipment?

• Look for frayed straps, damaged buckles

• Check for color fading only

• Ensure the straps are shiny and new

• Look for decorative patterns on the straps

• Check if the buckles are made of gold

How often should you check the expiration dates on fall protection equipment, according to the inspection checklist?

• Typically every 5 years

• Only when equipment looks damaged

• Once every 10 years

• Never, expiration dates are not important

D-rings should be checked to ensure they are not bent or cracked during inspection.

• True

• False

If a ladder reaches 16 ft up, how far should the base be from the wall?

• 4 ft

• 8 ft

• 12 ft

• 16 ft

Never stand on the top 2 rungs of a ladder.

• True

• False