Fall Protection 101
Fall Protection Essentials Quiz
Test your knowledge on fall protection practices with our engaging quiz! This quiz covers vital topics related to safety regulations, fall hazards, and protective systems to help you stay safe on the job.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, you'll gain valuable insights into best practices for fall protection:
- Understand OSHA regulations
- Identify fall hazards
- Learn about safety systems
What subpart of the OSHA 1926 manual covers Fall Protection?
Subpart M
Subpart F
Subpart 007
Subpart Falls
Fall protection is required when:
An employee is exposed to a fall of 2 feet or greater.
An employee is exposed to a leading edge.
An employee is exposed to a fall of 6 feet or greater.
An employee is on any elevated surface.
What are the three type of fall protection systems?
Guardrails, safety nets and personal fall arrest systems.
Scaffolds, ladders and lifts.
Parachute, step ladder and ropes.
All the above.
What is the maximum and minimum heights for guardrails?
No higher than 60", no lower than 24"
No higher than 46", no lower than 36"
No higher than 24", no lower than 28"
No higher than 42", no lower than 39"
What are three ways workers can be protected from falling objects?
Look up, safety glasses, stay away
Toeboards, canopy or barricade the area
All the above
Employees working at heights must be trained in fall hazard recognition.
True
False
Anchorages for Personal Fall Arrest Systems must support at least this many pounds
1,000lbs
2500lbs
10,000lbs
5,000lbs
PFAS stands for:
Personal Fall Arrest System
Personal Fall Protection System
Professional Fall Arrest System
How often should a PFAS be inspected?
Before use
Once a year
Monthly
Before a fall
Examples of fall hazards are:
Curbs, gutters and storm sewer
Open holes, leading edges and unprotected edges/sides
Scissorlifts, ladders and scaffolds
You can fall from any height and be seriously injured or worse.
False
True
Once you are trained in fall protection, you are certified for life.
True
False
For guardrails, what is required besides the top rail?
Stairs
Nails
Mid rail
Reflective markers along the edge
Personal fall arrest systems shall not be attached to:
Overhead plumbing pipes
Guardrail systems
Metal stud framing
All the above
Personal Fall Arrest Systems contain all the following EXCEPT:
Full body harness
Hardhat
Connecting device
Anchor point
Willmeng jobsites require fall protection at this height:
6 feet
10 feet
8 feet
15 feet
Falls are the leading cause of injury and fatalities in construction:
False
True
Skylights are considered open holes.
True
False
100% tie-off is the only acceptable means of fall protection.
True
False
When inspecting fall protection equipment, look for:
Cuts, frays, holes or deterioration
Deformation of dee rings, snaps and hooks
Rust, corrosion, damage to anchors
All the above
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