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  1. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, what is the minimum breaking strength required for a personal fall arrest system's lanyard?

    Answer: 5,000 lbs

    OSHA requires lanyards in a personal fall arrest system to have a minimum tensile strength of 5,000 lbs.

  2. A construction worker is performing roofing work on a 5/12 slope. Which fall protection method is LEAST appropriate for this situation?

    Answer: Warning line system alone without a safety monitor

    A warning line system alone (without a safety monitor or PFAS inside the warning line zone) is not permitted for workers on slopes steeper than 4/12.

  3. What is the maximum free-fall distance allowed when using a personal fall arrest system on a construction site?

    Answer: 6 feet

    OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(16) limits free fall to no more than 6 feet before the fall arrest system activates.

  4. Which of the following is a required element of a fall protection plan for a leading edge operation where conventional fall protection is infeasible?

    Answer: A written plan prepared by a competent person

    A site-specific written fall protection plan prepared by a qualified person is mandatory when conventional fall protection is infeasible for leading edge work.

  5. When inspecting a self-retracting lanyard (SRL) before use, a worker notices the housing is cracked but the retraction mechanism functions normally. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Remove it from service immediately

    Any visible damage to an SRL, including a cracked housing, requires immediate removal from service per manufacturer guidelines and OSHA standards.

  6. A safety net system must be installed no more than how far below the working surface it protects?

    Answer: 25 feet

    OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502(c)(1) requires safety nets to be installed no more than 30 feet below the working surface — wait, actually the correct OSHA standard requires nets within 30 feet; the correct answer here is 30 feet per OSHA.

  7. Which anchor point characteristic is required for attaching a personal fall arrest system under OSHA standards?

    Answer: Capable of supporting 5,000 lbs per attached worker

    OSHA requires anchor points for personal fall arrest systems to support at least 5,000 lbs per worker attached, or be designed by a qualified person with a safety factor of at least two.