ASP ASP Construction Safety and Fall Protection 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, what is the minimum tensile strength required for personal fall arrest system (PFAS) components such as lanyards?
- 2,500 lbs
- 3,600 lbs
- 5,000 lbs (Correct answer)
- 7,500 lbs
Correct answer: 5,000 lbs
OSHA requires all PFAS components, including lanyards and connectors, to withstand a minimum tensile load of 5,000 lbs.
Question 2: At what fall height must OSHA's construction standard require fall protection for workers on walking/working surfaces?
- 4 feet
- 6 feet (Correct answer)
- 8 feet
- 10 feet
Correct answer: 6 feet
OSHA's construction standard (29 CFR 1926.502) requires fall protection when workers are exposed to falls of 6 feet or more.
Question 3: What is the maximum free-fall distance allowed in a personal fall arrest system under OSHA construction standards?
- 3.5 feet
- 6 feet (Correct answer)
- 9 feet
- 12 feet
Correct answer: 6 feet
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 limits free-fall distance in a PFAS to a maximum of 6 feet, while also limiting deceleration force to 1,800 lbs.
Question 4: Which fall protection system uses a rope or cable to prevent a worker from reaching a fall hazard rather than stopping a fall?
- Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS)
- Positioning Device System
- Travel Restraint System (Correct answer)
- Safety Net System
Correct answer: Travel Restraint System
A travel restraint system prevents a worker from reaching the fall hazard entirely, unlike arrest systems that stop a fall after it begins.
Question 5: Under OSHA construction standards, what is the required height (±3 inches) for standard guardrail top rails?
- 36 inches
- 39 inches
- 42 inches (Correct answer)
- 48 inches
Correct answer: 42 inches
OSHA requires guardrail top rails to be 42 inches (±3 inches) above the walking/working surface.
Question 6: What minimum load capacity is required for a personal fall arrest system anchor point under OSHA?
- 1,000 lbs per attached worker
- 3,000 lbs per attached worker
- 5,000 lbs per attached worker (Correct answer)
- Any structural building member
Correct answer: 5,000 lbs per attached worker
OSHA requires PFAS anchor points to support at least 5,000 lbs per attached worker, or be designed by a qualified person with a 2:1 safety factor.
ASP ASP Construction Safety and Fall Protection 1
Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, what is the minimum tensile strength required for personal fall arrest system (PFAS) components such as lanyards?