SSC Topic C280

What is the minimum tensile strength required for Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) connections?

• 3000 lbs

• 4000 lbs

• 5000 lbs

• 6000 lbs

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for guardrail systems?

• The top rail must be between 39 and 45 inches above the working/walking level

• Mid-rails must be halfway between the top rail and floor

• Guardrail system surfaces must be smooth to prevent injuries

• Intermediate members must be no more than 25 inches apart

What is the maximum distance a PFAS can allow a person to fall before arresting the fall?

• 2 ft

• 4 ft

• 6 ft

• 8 ft

How often must safety nets be inspected for wear, damage, and other deterioration?

• Once a month

• Once a week

• Once every two weeks

• Once every six months

What is the minimum breaking strength required for the border rope or webbing of safety nets?

• 3000 lbs

• 4000 lbs

• 5000 lbs

• 6000 lbs

What is the minimum clearance required under safety nets to prevent contact with lower structures?

• 30 inches

• 36 inches

• 42 inches

• 48 inches

What should be done with materials, scraps, equipment, and tools that fall into the safety net?

• Leave them until the end of the workday

• Remove them as soon as possible

• Remove them weekly

• Leave them until the net is full