CHST Fall Protection and Prevention 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

5,000 lbs

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Warning line system alone without a safety monitor

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

A written plan prepared by a competent person

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Remove it from service immediately

Answer

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

CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Practice Test

CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Practice Test

CHST Fall Protection and Prevention 4