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

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

Answer: 6 feet

OSHA limits free-fall distance to 6 feet when using a personal fall arrest system.

A safety net must be installed as close as practicable to the work surface and never more than how many feet below the working level?

Answer: 30 feet

OSHA 1926.502(c) requires safety nets to be installed no more than 30 feet below the working surface.

Which component of a personal fall arrest system is designed to absorb energy and limit arresting forces on the body?

Answer: Shock-absorbing lanyard

A shock-absorbing lanyard deploys a deceleration device that spreads impact forces over time, reducing peak arresting force.

After a fall arrest event, when must equipment that arrested a fall be removed from service?

Answer: Immediately, until inspected by the manufacturer or competent person

All fall arrest equipment involved in stopping a fall must be immediately removed from service and inspected before reuse.

A controlled access zone (CAZ) used in lieu of guardrails must be defined by a control line set back at least how far from the unprotected edge?

Answer: 6 feet

OSHA requires control lines for CAZs to be erected no less than 6 feet from the unprotected edge.

Which OSHA standard specifically governs training requirements for employees exposed to fall hazards in construction?

Answer: 29 CFR 1926.503

29 CFR 1926.503 establishes fall protection training requirements, including retraining when deficiencies are observed.

What is the minimum tensile strength required for lifelines used in personal fall arrest systems under OSHA 1926.502?

Answer: 5,000 pounds

OSHA requires lifelines to have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds.