FREE STSC Fall Protection and Prevention Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to OSHA 1926 Subpart M, at what minimum height must fall protection be provided for workers on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

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4 feet

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8 feet

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10 feet

Question 2

A supervisor inspects a worker's personal fall arrest system (PFAS) and discovers a lanyard with a small tear in the outer webbing, although the inner core is not visible. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately remove the lanyard from service and tag it as unusable.

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Allow its use for the rest of the day, but schedule a replacement.

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Wrap the torn area securely with high-strength duct tape.

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Document the tear and instruct the worker to monitor it closely.

Question 3

Which of the following descriptions meets OSHA's minimum requirements for a standard guardrail system on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

A top rail at 42 inches (+/- 3 inches) capable of withstanding a 200-pound force without failure.

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A top rail at 38 inches, a mid-rail, and the ability to withstand a 150-pound force.

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A wire rope top rail at 45 inches and a mid-rail at 22 inches.

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A top rail at 40 inches that deflects to 38 inches when 200 pounds of force is applied.

Question 4

During a project, a supervisor needs to designate an individual to identify existing and predictable fall hazards and who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. According to OSHA definitions, this individual is known as a:

Accepted Answer

Competent Person

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Qualified Person

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Designated Person

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Authorized Person

Question 5

When safety nets are used as the primary means of fall protection, they must be installed as close as practicable under the walking/working surface, but in no case more than how many feet below that level?

Accepted Answer

30 feet

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15 feet

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25 feet

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40 feet

Question 6

A supervisor is establishing a Controlled Access Zone (CAZ) for leading-edge work where conventional fall protection is infeasible. Which of the following is a key requirement for a CAZ?

Accepted Answer

Access must be restricted to only those employees engaged in the specified work.

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A safety monitor must be present for every two workers inside the zone.

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A CAZ eliminates the need for workers inside to use any personal fall arrest equipment.

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The control line must have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds.