Fall Protection Awareness Course
A swing-stage scaffold is another name for a ______ type suspension scaffold fall protection system.
two-point
A ________ person is one who can identify existing and predictable hazards in their surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
competent
The head and _____ areas are the most often injured during a fall.
back
Once a system has been developed, there is no need about improving it.
False
What is the proper procedure, regarding the fall protection equipment, to follow after a fall has occurred?
Do not re-use and take all the equipment out of service.
On a manually propelled elevated work system, the platform must have a guardrail of _____ plus or minus 3 inches high, a mid-rail, and toe boards at least 4 inches high.
42
When creating a safety system, you must have visible commitment from _____.
all of the above.
Falls most often occur during roofing, scaffold, and ___________ operations.
ladder
Angle straight ladders and extension ladders properly. They should have a ______ sope (height to base).
4 to 1
You can fall from any height and be seriously injured or killed.
True
What are OSHA's three steps to fall protection?
Plan, Provide, Train
If you have questions about fall protection or other safety concerns, who should you ask?
Your supervisor
Watching a fall protection video provides the necessary training workers need to safeguard themselves from fall mishaps.
False
At what height are workers required to wear fall protection according to the Federal OSHA Construction standard?
6 feet
What is the definition of Arresting Force?
Force exerted on the body while stopping a fall.
A ______ ladder has two sections that are hinged at the top and form equal angles with the base and are used in pairs to support planks or staging.
trestle
The use of body belts for fall protection during construction activity was outlawed in 1998; however, the use of a body belt for positioning is still acceptable.
True
When workers participate in the creation of a rescue plan it can become unclear and unfocused. It is best to have a plan that has been created by one person.
False
What chapter in AFI 91-203 covers fall protection?
13
What are the two philosophies in fall protection?
Stop or Prevent the Fall, and Catch the Fall
Who is responsible for performing the daily inspections of a Personal Fall Arrest System?
The worker
After selecting a proper Anchor Point, you can ensure a compatible anchorage connection by ______.
using an anchorage connector such as a cross arm strap, beam anchor or a shock-absorbing lanyard specifically designed for tie-back use to maintain a compatible connection with the anchor point.
The first number in a roof pitch represents the vertical rise in inches.
True
What are the three components of a Personal Fall Arrest System?
Anchor/Anchorage Connector, Body Wear (Harness) and Connecting Device (Lanyard or Retractable)
The fall restrain system allows a person to conduct their duties, but prevents them from reaching a point where a fall could occur.
True