CHST CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Fall Protection and Prevention Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

At what height must guardrail systems be installed on open-sided floors and platforms in general construction per OSHA standards?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

4 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

15 feet

Question 2

What is the minimum tensile strength required for each lanyard or vertical lifeline in a personal fall arrest system?

Accepted Answer

5,000 pounds

Answer

3,000 pounds

Answer

7,500 pounds

Answer

10,000 pounds

Question 3

When using a safety net system, what is the maximum distance the net can be placed below the working surface?

Accepted Answer

30 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

20 feet

Answer

25 feet

Question 4

A competent person inspects a personal fall arrest system after an employee experiences a fall. What action is required?

Accepted Answer

The system must be removed from service immediately

Answer

The system may be reused after visual inspection

Answer

The system can be reused if the lanyard shows no visible damage

Answer

The system needs re-inspection within 30 days

Question 5

What is the maximum allowable deflection for the top rail of a guardrail system when a 200-pound force is applied?

Accepted Answer

The rail must not deflect beyond the edge of the surface

Answer

1 inch

Answer

3 inches

Answer

6 inches

Question 6

Which of the following is required in a written fall protection plan used as an alternative to conventional fall protection methods?

Accepted Answer

Documentation that conventional methods are infeasible or create a greater hazard

Answer

A list of approved harness manufacturers

Answer

A record of all employee medical examinations

Answer

Approval from the local building inspector