Fall Protection and Rescue Flashcards

What type of anchor point connector is commonly used for 100% tie-off during tower climbing?

Answer: A dual-leg Y-lanyard or cable grab system allowing continuous connection

Dual-leg Y-lanyards or cable grab systems maintain 100% tie-off by ensuring the worker is always connected to the structure.

What is the minimum rated strength requirement for anchorage points used in personal fall arrest systems?

Answer: 5,000 pounds per attached worker

OSHA 1926.502(d)(15) requires anchorages to be capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds per attached employee.

After a fall arrest event, why must the harness and connecting devices be immediately removed from service?

Answer: The shock-absorbing components may have deployed and structural integrity may be compromised

Fall arrest subjects equipment to extreme forces that can cause invisible damage to webbing fibers, deform hardware, and deploy shock absorbers.

What factor must be calculated when determining the total fall clearance distance for a fall arrest system?

Answer: Free-fall distance plus deceleration distance plus worker height plus safety margin below the lowest point

Total fall clearance must account for free-fall distance, shock absorber deployment, harness stretch, worker height below the D-ring, and a safety margin.

During a tower rescue drill, what critical skill must all competent rescuers demonstrate?

Answer: The ability to safely reach, secure, and lower an incapacitated worker using mechanical advantage systems

Competent rescuers must demonstrate they can physically reach a worker at height, secure them, and perform a controlled descent.

What is the OSHA requirement regarding fall protection training documentation?

Answer: The employer must maintain a written certification record including worker name, training date, and trainer signature

OSHA 1926.503(b) requires employers to maintain written certification records verifying each worker received required fall protection training.