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What are the three main components of a fall arrest system?

• Harnesses, Lifelines and Lanyards, Anchorages

• Helmets, Gloves, Boots

• Ropes, Belts, Hooks

• Vests, Belts, Shoes

Fill in the blank: Fall arrest systems must be rigged in such a way that an employee cannot free-fall more than ____ feet, nor contact any lower level.

• 2

• 6

• 4

• 3

According to OSHA, what is the maximum arresting force that body harnesses must limit on an employee?

• 1,800 pounds

• 2,500 pounds

• 3,600 pounds

• 5,000 pounds

What is suspension trauma?

• A) A type of injury caused by falling objects

• B) A condition caused by being suspended in a harness for too long

• C) A broken bone from a fall

• D) A type of electrical shock

According to OSHA, anchor points used for the attachment of a personal fall arrest system must be capable of supporting at least how many pounds per employee?

• 1,000 pounds

• 2,500 pounds

• 5,000 pounds

• 3,000 pounds

What is the minimum working distance above ground when fall arrest or positioning device systems are required?

• 2 feet

• 3.5 feet

• 4 feet

• 6 feet

What is the maximum allowable distance for a deceleration device to expand?

• 3.5 feet

• 2 feet

• 6 feet

• 4.5 feet

What is the strength requirement for positioning device system anchorage?

• 1,800 lbs.

• 3,000 lbs.

• 5,000 lbs.

• 310 lbs.

What is the maximum allowable distance an employee can free fall utilizing positioning device systems?

• 2 feet

• 3.5 feet

• 4 feet

• 6 feet

A common rule of thumb for compliance when working from elevated positions is to use positioning device systems when working from vertical surfaces, and fall arrest systems when working from horizontal surfaces.

• True

• False