CHST CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Fall Protection and Prevention Questions and Answers 4

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

2 feet

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Manufacturer's rated capacity

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Before each use

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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