ASP ASP Construction Safety and Fall Protection

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, what is the minimum tensile strength required for personal fall arrest system (PFAS) components such as lanyards?

Accepted Answer

5,000 lbs

Answer

OSHA requires all PFAS components, including lanyards and connectors, to withstand a minimum tensile load of 5,000 lbs.

Question 2

At what fall height must OSHA's construction standard require fall protection for workers on walking/working surfaces?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

OSHA's construction standard (29 CFR 1926.502) requires fall protection when workers are exposed to falls of 6 feet or more.

Question 3

What is the maximum free-fall distance allowed in a personal fall arrest system under OSHA construction standards?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 limits free-fall distance in a PFAS to a maximum of 6 feet, while also limiting deceleration force to 1,800 lbs.

Question 4

Which fall protection system uses a rope or cable to prevent a worker from reaching a fall hazard rather than stopping a fall?

Accepted Answer

Travel Restraint System

Answer

A travel restraint system prevents a worker from reaching the fall hazard entirely, unlike arrest systems that stop a fall after it begins.

Question 5

Under OSHA construction standards, what is the required height (±3 inches) for standard guardrail top rails?

Accepted Answer

42 inches

Answer

OSHA requires guardrail top rails to be 42 inches (±3 inches) above the walking/working surface.

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