OSHA Fall Protection

Question 1

At what height above a lower level does OSHA require fall protection for general industry workers?

Accepted Answer

4 feet

Answer

6 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

8 feet

Question 2

What is the minimum breaking strength required for a safety net used as fall protection under OSHA standards?

Accepted Answer

5,000 pounds

Answer

2,500 pounds

Answer

7,500 pounds

Answer

10,000 pounds

Question 3

Which component of a personal fall arrest system (PFAS) connects the body harness to the anchor point?

Accepted Answer

Lanyard or self-retracting lifeline

Answer

Safety net

Answer

Guardrail system

Answer

Toe board

Question 4

What is the maximum free-fall distance allowed when using a personal fall arrest system (PFAS)?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

3 feet

Answer

4 feet

Answer

10 feet

Question 5

What is required after a personal fall arrest system has arrested an actual fall?

Accepted Answer

Remove it from service and inspect or destroy it

Answer

Inspect it and return to service if undamaged

Answer

Have a supervisor visually approve its reuse

Answer

Clean and lubricate all hardware before reuse

Question 6

What is the minimum top rail height for a guardrail system used in general industry?

Accepted Answer

42 inches

Answer

36 inches

Answer

38 inches

Answer

48 inches