ASP ASP Construction Safety and Fall Protection 4

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, what is the maximum free-fall distance allowed when using a personal fall arrest system (PFAS)?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

OSHA limits free fall to 6 feet when using a personal fall arrest system on construction sites.

Question 2

A worker is performing roofing work on a low-slope roof (slope ≤ 4:12). Which of the following is NOT an acceptable fall protection method under OSHA 1926.502?

Accepted Answer

Warning line system alone with no other controls

Answer

A warning line system alone is not acceptable for low-slope roofs; it must be used in combination with a safety monitoring system or guardrails.

Question 3

What is the minimum breaking strength requirement for a safety net used as fall protection on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

17,500 lbs

Answer

OSHA 1926.502(c) requires safety nets to have sufficient strength to absorb an impact force of 17,500 ft-lbs minimum.

Question 4

During scaffold erection on a construction site, at what height must workers be protected from falls?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Answer

OSHA 1926.451 requires fall protection for scaffold workers at heights greater than 10 feet above a lower level.

Question 5

A contractor is using a leading edge fall protection system. The anchorage point for the PFAS must be capable of supporting at least:

Accepted Answer

5,000 lbs per worker attached

Answer

OSHA requires anchorages used for personal fall arrest systems to be capable of supporting 5,000 lbs per worker attached.

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ASP ASP Construction Safety and Fall Protection 4