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Fall Protection Quiz: Check Your Construction Safety Skills

Quick, free height safety quiz with instant results and tips.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Amy WaltersUpdated Aug 26, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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This fall protection quiz helps you check core site safety, from spotting hazards to using gear the right way. See your gaps fast and get pointers you can use before your next shift or audit. Build depth with our fall safety knowledge, test broader judgment with a risk assessment quiz, and sharpen footing basics in a slips trips and falls quiz.

Which of the following is a common fall hazard on a construction site?
Secured ladder
Installed guardrail system
Safety signage in place
Unprotected roof edge
An unprotected roof edge leaves a drop hazard for workers. Installed guardrails, proper signage, and secured ladders are all controls that reduce fall risk.
Which risk factor increases the likelihood of a fall on a workplace surface?
Secured tools
Adequate lighting
Even walking surface
Wet or slippery surfaces
Wet or slippery surfaces are a common cause of slips and falls. Adequate lighting and an even surface help prevent falls, and secured tools are unrelated to surface slip hazards.
Before each use, a personal fall arrest system's webbing should be inspected for which issue?
Expired training certification
Weather conditions
Worker's age
Frayed or cut fibers
Frayed or cut fibers weaken webbing strength and can lead to failure. Training certifications, weather, and worker age do not indicate webbing integrity.
Under OSHA construction standards, fall protection must be provided when employees work at a height of at least:
8 feet
6 feet
4 feet
10 feet
OSHA Subpart M requires fall protection for construction at heights of 6 feet or more above a lower level. Other heights either apply to different industries or exceed the standard threshold.
Which component of a personal fall arrest system connects the harness to the anchor point?
Guardrail
Anchorage connector
Full-body harness
Lanyard
The lanyard links the harness's D-ring to the anchor point to arrest a fall. The harness is worn by the worker, the anchorage connector is part of the anchor, and guardrails are a collective control.
What is the primary purpose of a shock-absorbing lanyard in fall protection?
To replace the need for a harness
To serve as a rigid anchor point
To reduce deceleration forces during a fall
To increase the worker's free-fall distance
Shock-absorbing lanyards deploy a deceleration element to limit arrest forces. They do not increase free-fall distance, serve as anchors, or replace harnesses.
When selecting an anchorage point, OSHA requires it to support at least what tensile strength per employee?
2,000 pounds
5,000 pounds
10,000 pounds
1,000 pounds
OSHA mandates that each anchorage point used for fall arrest must support a static load of at least 5,000 pounds per employee. Lower or higher values are not specified in the standard.
Which best describes a horizontal lifeline system?
A static net system under an edge
A type of shock absorber
A cable system between two anchors that allows horizontal movement
A vertical rope used for descent
A horizontal lifeline spans between two anchors and lets a worker move laterally while remaining tied off. Vertical ropes, shock absorbers, and nets serve different safety functions.
Why is a written rescue plan required when using fall arrest systems?
To document fall statistics for management
To eliminate the need for guardrails
To replace the need for training
To ensure suspended workers can be retrieved quickly and prevent suspension trauma
After a fall is arrested, the worker remains suspended and risks suspension trauma. A rescue plan ensures prompt retrieval. Documentation and training are separate requirements.
Which practice helps to minimize swing fall hazards?
Stand on a ladder while tethered
Disable the shock absorber
Use the longest lanyard available
Position the anchor point directly above the work area
Anchoring overhead reduces lateral travel in a fall, minimizing swing hazards. Longer lanyards, disabled absorbers, or unrelated practices can increase swing distance or have no effect.
What is one key difference between shock-absorbing lanyards and self-retracting lifelines?
Shock-absorbing lanyards retract automatically
Self-retracting lifelines cannot arrest falls
Only shock-absorbing lanyards require anchors
Self-retracting lifelines limit free-fall distance more than shock-absorbing lanyards
Self-retracting lifelines lock up quickly to restrict free fall, whereas shock-absorbing lanyards allow more fall before deploying energy absorbers. Both require anchors and arrest falls.
According to the hierarchy of fall protection controls, which measure is most preferred?
Administrative controls
Training programs
Personal protective equipment
Elimination of the hazard
The hierarchy prioritizes eliminating hazards at the source before using engineering controls, administrative measures, or PPE. Training is an administrative control.
On a full-body harness, where should the dorsal D-ring be positioned for optimal fall arrest performance?
Between the shoulder blades
On the chest
At the waist level
Near the worker's side
Positioning the D-ring between the shoulder blades centers arrest forces and helps maintain an upright posture. Other positions can result in improper loading and injury.
During inspection, which sign indicates damage on a webbing component?
Cut fibers near stitched seams
Intact manufacturer labels
Uniform webbing color
Smooth, unwrinkled webbing
Cut or frayed fibers, especially near seams, compromise webbing strength. Uniform color, intact labels, and smooth webbing indicate good condition.
Which is a prohibited use of a snap hook in fall protection systems?
Attaching a lanyard to a D-ring
Securing to a certified anchor point
Engaging a full-body harness
Connecting two snap hooks together
Snap hooks must not connect to each other due to the risk of accidental disengagement. Proper uses include lanyard-to-D-ring and anchor connections.
With a safety factor of 5:1, what minimum system strength is required if the maximum fall arrest force is 5 kN?
5 kN
25 kN
50 kN
10 kN
A 5:1 safety factor requires multiplying the expected 5 kN by 5, yielding 25 kN minimum system strength. Other values are either insufficient or overly conservative.
If a worker falls generating a 1 kN vertical load on a lifeline anchored at 30°, approximately what force does the anchor experience?
1 kN
2 kN
1.5 kN
3 kN
The anchor load equals the vertical load divided by sin(30°). Since sin(30°) is 0.5, 1 kN / 0.5 equals 2 kN.
Which OSHA regulation subsection specifically addresses personal fall arrest systems in construction?
29 CFR 1926.502
29 CFR 1910.23
29 CFR 1910.140
29 CFR 1926.501
Section 1926.502 outlines design, performance, and use requirements for personal fall arrest systems in construction. Section 1926.501 defines when protection is required.
How does sag in a horizontal lifeline affect required fall clearance?
It only affects anchor strength
It reduces clearance requirements
It has no impact on clearance
It increases the needed clearance due to additional free fall distance
Sag introduces extra free fall as the worker descends into the sag, increasing clearance needs. It does not reduce clearance or solely change anchor strength.
Which environmental condition is most damaging to synthetic webbing used in anchor straps?
Low ambient temperature
Moisture from rain
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
Surface dirt
UV radiation degrades polymer fibers over time, weakening webbing. While moisture and dirt can harm materials, UV exposure is the most damaging condition for synthetic webbing.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify common fall hazards and risk factors on worksites.
  2. Demonstrate correct selection and inspection of fall protection equipment.
  3. Apply relevant regulations and standards to real-world safety scenarios.
  4. Analyse safe anchorage, lifelines, and personal protective systems.
  5. Evaluate best practices for preventing falls and minimizing injuries.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Spot the Sneaky Fall Hazards - Before you even step onto a worksite, train your eagle eyes to catch unprotected edges, mysterious floor holes, and wobbly scaffolds hiding in plain sight. Recognizing these risks early is your secret weapon against nasty tumbles.
  2. Gear Up with the Right Protection - Harnesses, lanyards, and anchors aren't just accessories - they're your lifelines to safety. Give each piece a thorough once”over before every shift to ensure they're as reliable as your morning coffee.
  3. Master OSHA's Height Rules - Dive into OSHA's playbook: at four feet in general industry and six feet in construction, fall protection is non”negotiable. Knowing these thresholds keeps you both out of trouble and off the ER table.
  4. Analyze Safe Anchorage Systems - Anchors and lifelines aren't one”size”fits”all - learn how to pick the strongest points and rig them correctly. A well”set anchorage system is the unsung hero of every fall prevention plan.
  5. Build Your Guardrail Game Plan - Guardrails, safety nets, and personal arrest systems are your frontline defense against gravity's pull. Implementing these controls can turn a dangerous drop zone into a secure workspace faster than you can say "safety first!"
  6. Champion Training and Awareness - Equipment is nothing without know”how - train yourself and your team to spot hazards and don the gear correctly every time. A well”trained crew is like a well”oiled machine, minus the risk of unexpected breakdowns.
  7. Keep It Clean: Housekeeping Matters - Clutter is a silent fall accomplice - keep walkways clear, cords stowed, and debris swept away. A tidy workspace turns surprise trips into avoidable mistakes.
  8. Apply the Hierarchy of Controls - Think like an engineer: eliminate hazards first, then add passive systems, active restraints, and finally personal arrest gear. This structured approach helps you pick the most effective solutions, not just the most expensive ones.
  9. Know Your Environment's Rules - Construction sites, factories, and scaffolds each have their own safety playbooks - make sure you're fluent in each one. Tailoring your approach to the work setting is the difference between a safe job and a risky leap of faith.
  10. Plan Ahead Like a Pro - Before swinging that hammer or hauling a beam, map out potential fall spots and install countermeasures in advance. A bit of pre”game strategy goes a long way toward keeping everyone upright.
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