Safety Standards Flashcards

In construction, at what height above a lower level does OSHA 1926 Subpart M generally require fall protection?

Answer: 6 feet

OSHA 1926.501 generally requires fall protection at 6 feet or more above a lower level in construction.

What is the required top-rail height of a guardrail system under OSHA 1926.502(b)?

Answer: 42 inches ± 3 inches

The top edge of a guardrail must be 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches, above the walking or working level.

A guardrail top rail must withstand what minimum force applied within 2 inches of the top edge in any outward or downward direction?

Answer: 200 pounds

OSHA 1926.502(b)(3) requires top rails to withstand at least 200 pounds; midrails must withstand 150 pounds.

A personal fall arrest system anchorage that is not designed by a qualified person must support at least how much per employee attached?

Answer: 5,000 pounds

OSHA 1926.502(d)(15) requires anchorages to support 5,000 pounds per employee, or be designed with a safety factor of two under a qualified person's supervision.

When a worker uses a full body harness, what is the maximum arresting force OSHA permits a personal fall arrest system to put on the worker?

Answer: 1,800 pounds

OSHA limits the maximum arresting force to 1,800 pounds when a body harness is used.

On a low-slope roof, how far from the roof edge must a warning line generally be erected?

Answer: At least 6 feet

OSHA 1926.502(f) requires warning lines at least 6 feet from the roof edge, or 10 feet from the edge along the path of mechanical equipment.

A cover over a floor hole must support at least how much of the maximum intended load?

Answer: Two times

OSHA 1926.502(i)(2) requires covers to support at least twice the weight of employees, equipment, and materials that may be on them.