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

A warning line system on a low-slope roof must be erected at least how far from the roof edge for workers performing roofing work?

Answer: 6 feet

OSHA 1926.502(f) requires warning lines to be set back at least 6 feet from the roof edge when used for roofing work.

When using a positioning device system, the maximum free-fall must be limited to how many feet?

Answer: 2 feet

Positioning device systems must be rigged to prevent a free fall of more than 2 feet per OSHA 1926.502(e).

Which factor does NOT affect the total fall clearance distance calculation for a worker using a PFAS with a 6-foot lanyard?

Answer: Manufacturer's rated capacity

Clearance distance accounts for lanyard length, deceleration distance, harness stretch, and worker height — not the harness's weight rating.

Under OSHA standards, a competent person must inspect fall protection equipment at what minimum frequency?

Answer: Before each use

OSHA requires that fall protection equipment be inspected by a competent person before each use.

What is the primary purpose of a self-retracting lifeline (SRL) compared to a standard shock-absorbing lanyard?

Answer: It automatically limits free-fall distance by locking during rapid descent

An SRL locks almost immediately during rapid descent, greatly reducing free-fall distance compared to a fixed-length lanyard.

When is a safety monitoring system (SMS) an acceptable sole means of fall protection on a low-slope roof?

Answer: Only for roofs 50 feet wide or less with a slope of 4:12 or less

OSHA permits SMS as the sole fall protection method only on low-slope roofs 50 feet or less in width.

Which type of anchorage is required when two workers use the same anchor point for a personal fall arrest system?

Answer: A 10,000-lb rated anchor

When two workers share a single anchorage, the anchor must be rated to at least 10,000 pounds to accommodate both.