Quiz #2_Fall Prevention

In general, fall protection must be provided to construction workers who are working on surfaces with unprotected sides and edges which are _____ above the lower level.

What are the ways an employer can protect workers from falls?

For workers on scaffolds, fall protection must be provided if they are working _____ above a lower level.

Guardrails are often used by employers to protect workers from falls. How high must the top guardrail (the toprail) be above the working surface?

A personal fall arrest system consist of:

The top of a ladder must extend at least _____ above the surface you are climbing onto

When working over dangerous equipment and machinery, fall protection must be provided _____

Personal fall arrest systems must be inspected for damage _____ each use.

Webbing used for lifeline, lanyard and harness ropes and straps must be made of _____ fibers.

Competent persons are not necessary when scaffolds are being moved.

Not every walking or working surface can be a potential fall hazard.

Safety nets must absorb the force of a 400-pound bag of sand dropping onto the net. This is referred to as a "_____"

Falls, struck-by object, caught-in or between, and electrocution are referred to by OSHA as ______.

Overreaching is a factor that contributes to falls or fatalities involving ladder usage.

In construction, falls to a lower level are a major cause of fatalities.

More _____ are killed from falls than in any other construction occupation.

Scaffold accidents are usually attributed to factors like the planking or support giving way, or to a lack of guardrails or fall protection.

Employees may file a complaint with OSHA if unsafe working conditions are not corrected.

Employers are required to keep work sites free from:

Employers need to have rescue procedures in place in the event of a fall.