CHST Fall Protection and Prevention 3

Question 1

Under OSHA 1926.502(b), what is the minimum load-bearing capacity required for the top rail of a guardrail system on construction sites?

Accepted Answer

200 lbs applied in any outward or downward direction

Answer

150 lbs applied in any direction

Answer

300 lbs applied downward only

Answer

250 lbs applied outward only

Question 2

What is the required height range for a standard guardrail top rail on a construction site per OSHA 1926.502?

Accepted Answer

Between 39 and 45 inches

Answer

Exactly 42 inches

Answer

Between 36 and 48 inches

Answer

At least 36 inches

Question 3

A safety net system must be installed no more than how many feet below the working surface per OSHA 1926.502(c)?

Accepted Answer

30 feet

Answer

15 feet

Answer

25 feet

Answer

20 feet

Question 4

Which type of lanyard is designed to reduce peak fall arrest forces by absorbing energy during its deployment?

Accepted Answer

Shock-absorbing lanyard

Answer

Single-leg lanyard

Answer

Self-retracting lifeline

Answer

Rope grab lanyard

Question 5

Under OSHA 1926.502(b), what is required between the top rail and the walking surface of a guardrail system when there is no wall or parapet wall at least 21 inches high?

Accepted Answer

A midrail, screen, mesh, or other intermediate member installed midway between the top rail and the walking surface

Answer

A second top rail at 21 inches

Answer

Safety netting below the top rail only

Answer

A toeboard is the only additional requirement

Question 6

Under OSHA 1926.502, when using a personal fall arrest system, what is the maximum arresting force that may be applied to a worker during a fall?

Accepted Answer

1,800 lbs

Answer

2,500 lbs

Answer

1,200 lbs

Answer

3,000 lbs