CHST CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Fall Protection and Prevention Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

At what height must guardrail systems be installed on open-sided floors and platforms in general construction per OSHA standards?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

OSHA 1926.502(b) requires guardrail systems when employees are exposed to falls of 6 feet or more to a lower level.

Question 2

What is the minimum tensile strength required for each lanyard or vertical lifeline in a personal fall arrest system?

Accepted Answer

5,000 pounds

Answer

OSHA 1926.502(d)(9) requires that lanyards and vertical lifelines have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds.

Question 3

When using a safety net system, what is the maximum distance the net can be placed below the working surface?

Accepted Answer

30 feet

Answer

OSHA 1926.502(c)(1) states safety nets shall be installed no more than 30 feet below the walking/working surface.

Question 4

A competent person inspects a personal fall arrest system after an employee experiences a fall. What action is required?

Accepted Answer

The system must be removed from service immediately

Answer

OSHA 1926.502(d)(21) requires that fall arrest equipment subjected to impact loading be immediately removed from service.

Question 5

What is the maximum allowable deflection for the top rail of a guardrail system when a 200-pound force is applied?

Accepted Answer

The rail must not deflect beyond the edge of the surface

Answer

Per OSHA 1926.502(b)(3), the top rail must not deflect to a height less than 39 inches and must not go beyond the edge of the walking/working surface.

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CHST CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Fall Protection and Prevention Questions and Answers 2