Fall Protection & Prevention || All Questions Answered Correctly.
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Fall Protection & Prevention
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Fall Protection & Prevention
How can falls be prevented? correct answers Planning of the job, Training and the Use of fall protection systems and equipment.
What are the two type of fall hazard abatement? correct answers 1. Fall prevention
2. Fall protection
What is the difference between Fall Restraint Systems and Fall...
Fall Protection & Prevention || All Questions Answered
Correctly.
How can falls be prevented? correct answers Planning of the job, Training and the Use of fall
protection systems and equipment.
What are the two type of fall hazard abatement? correct answers 1. Fall prevention
2. Fall protection
What is the difference between Fall Restraint Systems and Fall Arrest Systems? correct answers
Fall restraints are a typically a fix lanyard that prevent the worker from falling. Fall arrest
systems stop the worker while falling from impacting the ground.
What are three factors to consider for Fall Hazard Abatement Options? correct answers
Effectiveness, defeatability and initial and recurring costs.
In descending order, name the Fall Protection Hierarchy of Controls. correct answers -
Prevention or elimination
- Passive fall protection (engineering controls - guard rails or PFAS, etc)
- Active fall protection (administrative controls)
Which is the MOST effective and least defeatable abatement option of the Fall Protection
Hierarchy of Controls? correct answers Engineering Controls
Substituting
Administrative Controls
Elimination**
When fixed ladders are installed as an engineering control, guard rails should extend at least
____ on either side of the access point. correct answers 5 ft
10 ft**
6 ft
8ft
Roof covers and screens must support ___ times the load. correct answers Five
Four
Two**
Three
The first line of defense in the hierarchy of controls is personal protective equipment or PPE.
correct answers True
False**
What are the components of an active fall arrest system? correct answers (A, B, C & R
Categories)
A- anchorage
, B- body support
C- connecting means
R- rescue
Anchorage connectors must be capable of withstanding ____ lbs load and be attached to only
one personal fall arrest system, unless they are certified for more than one worker. correct
answers 4,000
5,000**
6,000
8,000
What ANSI/ASSP should you revise before buying a full body harness? correct answers
ANSI/ASSP Z359.11
The basic elements of fall protection systems are use, limitations, and restrictions. correct
answers True**
False
The second stepnto ensure a proper fit of a full body harness is _______. correct answers Inspect
the harness
Evaluate the fit
Position the harness
Don the harness**
Manual locking snap hooks are one of the safest types of connectors. correct answers True
False**
What are the four steps to Ensuring a Proper Harness Fit? correct answers 1. Inspect
2. Don
3. Position & Secure
4. Evaluate
Who can make determinations in the compatibility of equipment? correct answers A fall program
administrator
A qualified person
A competent person**
An authorized person
The snaphook connection must not be larger than the D Ring opening. correct answers True**
False
What are important aspects to remember regarding Connector Compatibility Aspects? correct
answers - Snaphook with a minimum gate strength of 3600 lbs
- Snaphook or any connector in the overhead position
- Flexible anchorage connector or beam strap
- Consult the manufacturer if you are unsure of compatibility
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