CSS Fall Protection and Scaffolding 2

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, what is the maximum free-fall distance allowed when using a personal fall arrest system?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

4 feet

Answer

8 feet

Answer

10 feet

Question 2

A safety net used for fall protection must extend how far beyond the outermost projection of the work surface?

Accepted Answer

8 feet

Answer

4 feet

Answer

6 feet

Answer

10 feet

Question 3

Which component of a personal fall arrest system is responsible for dissipating energy during a fall?

Accepted Answer

Deceleration device (shock absorber)

Answer

Anchorage connector

Answer

Full-body harness

Answer

Snap hook

Question 4

What is the minimum tensile strength required for anchorage points used with personal fall arrest systems under OSHA standards?

Accepted Answer

5,000 lbs per worker

Answer

2,500 lbs per worker

Answer

3,600 lbs per worker

Answer

7,500 lbs per worker

Question 5

According to OSHA, scaffolding must be inspected by a competent person:

Accepted Answer

Before each work shift

Answer

Once per week

Answer

Once per month

Answer

After any significant event only

Question 6

When must a scaffold be erected, moved, dismantled, or altered under OSHA standards?

Accepted Answer

Under the supervision of a competent person

Answer

By any trained worker

Answer

By the scaffold manufacturer only

Answer

Only after engineering approval

Question 7

What is the required minimum distance that a scaffold platform must be planked or decked when a scaffold is more than 2 feet wide?

Accepted Answer

Planked as close to the front edge as possible, within 14 inches

Answer

Planked to within 6 inches of the front edge

Answer

Planked to within 9.5 inches of the front edge

Answer

Fully planked with no gap requirement