Fall Protection Questions with Correct Answers
Safe use of the fall protection system before allowing the worker to
work in an area where a fall protection system must be used.
OHS Code Part 9
141(1) Correct Answer-An employer must ensure that a worker is
trained in the:
Section 15 OHS Regulation Correct Answer-What other OHS legislation
must be adhered to in regards to training of fall protection systems?
True
Part 9 Fall Protection 138
Note: The "rescue personnel exemption" presented in this section does
not exempt rescue personnel from using fall protection equipment and
practices; *allows the use of alternative equipment and practices.
The practices used must provide an effective measure of worker safety
and address the unique hazards that a rescue presents. Correct Answer-
True or False:
Rescue personnel involved in training or in providing emergency rescue
services may use equipment and practices other than those specified in
Part 9 Fall Protection.
a) a vertical distance of 3 metres or more
b) a vertical distance of less than 3 metres if there is an unusual
possibility of injury, or
,c) into or onto a hazardous substance or object, or through an opening in
a work surface.
OHS Code Part 9
139(1) Correct Answer-An employer must ensure that a worker is
protected from falling at a temporary or permanent work area if a worker
may fall:
The nature of the work being performed, not whether the work area is a
temporary or permanent structure.
The concept of temporary and permanent work areas applies between
the fall heights of 1.2 metres and 3 metres. Correct Answer-The words
"temporary" and "permanent" are used to describe what for the purposes
of Part 9?
An injury from landing on a solid, flat surface.
OHS Code Part 9
139(2) Correct Answer-Complete this statement:
There is an unusual possibility of injury if the injury may be worse
than...
A vertical distance of more than 1.2 (4 feet)and less than 3 metres
OHS Code Part 9
139(4) Correct Answer-An employer must ensure that a worker at a
permanent work area is protected from falling by a guardrail if the
worker may fall:
,Uses an equally effective fall protection system that meets the
requirements of Part 9. Correct Answer-If the use of a travel restraint
system is not reasonably practicable, an employer must ensure that a
worker:
Use or wear in compliance with this Part 9 of the Code.
OHS Code Part 9
139(8) Correct Answer-A worker must use or wear the fall protection
system the employer requires the worker to:
Fall 3 metres or more and the worker is not protect by guardrails
OHS Code Part 9
140(1) Correct Answer-An employer must develop procedures that
comply with this Part 9 in a fall protection plan for a work site if a
worker at the work site may:
Fall 3 metres or more and the worker is not protect by guardrails
OHS Code Part 9
140(1) Correct Answer-An employer must develop procedures that
comply with Part 9 in a fall protection plan for a work site if a worker at
the work site may:
Work with a risk of falling begins.
OHS Code Part 9
, 140(3) Correct Answer-The employer must ensure that the fall
protection plan is available at the work site and is reviewed with workers
before:
Conditions affecting fall protection change.
OHS Code Part 9
140(4) Correct Answer-The employer must ensure that the fall
protection plan is updated when:
1) permanent work areas equipped with guardrails
2) situations involving the use of a boom-supported elevating work
platform or the use of a fork-mounted elevating work platform intended
to support a worker.
These situations leave no choice as to the means of fall protection, and
the rescue of a worker on the platform is generally straightforward - the
platform can simply be lowered.
140 Correct Answer-When would a fall protection plan not be
necessary?
Underwriters Laboratories Correct Answer-What does UL stand for?
a) a review of current Alberta legislation pertaining to fall protection;
b) an understanding of what a fall protection plan is;
c) fall protection methods a worker is required to use at a work site;
d) identification of fall hazards;
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