NSC Fall Protection 3

Question 1

Which OSHA standard covers fall protection requirements specifically for the construction industry?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1926 Subpart M

Answer

29 CFR 1926 Subpart M is the OSHA standard that establishes fall protection requirements for construction worksites.

Question 2

What minimum tensile strength must a top rail of a guardrail system be able to withstand per OSHA construction standards?

Accepted Answer

200 lbs outward or downward

Answer

OSHA requires construction guardrail top rails to withstand at least 200 pounds of force applied outward or downward at any point.

Question 3

A swing fall hazard occurs when a worker is anchored to a point that is NOT directly above them. What is the primary danger?

Accepted Answer

Pendulum-like swing into a structure

Answer

When the anchorage is not directly overhead, a falling worker swings like a pendulum and can strike walls, columns, or equipment with significant force.

Question 4

Which fall protection method physically prevents a worker from reaching a fall hazard rather than arresting a fall after it begins?

Accepted Answer

Fall restraint system

Answer

A fall restraint system limits a worker's movement so they physically cannot reach the unprotected edge, preventing the fall entirely.

Question 5

According to NSC guidelines, what is the leading cause of death in the construction industry?

Accepted Answer

Falls from elevation

Answer

Falls from elevation are consistently the number-one cause of construction fatalities, accounting for roughly one-third of all construction deaths annually.

NSC Practice Test

NSC Practice Test

NSC Fall Protection 3