CHST Fall Protection and Prevention 2

Question 1

Under OSHA 1926.502, what is the minimum tensile strength required for a personal fall arrest system's body harness?

Accepted Answer

2,500 lbs

Answer

OSHA 1926.502(d)(16) requires that each body harness component used in a personal fall arrest system be capable of withstanding a tensile strength of 2,500 lbs applied and sustained for one minute.

Question 2

A worker is performing roofing work on a low-slope roof. Under OSHA 1926.502, a safety monitoring system used alone is only acceptable on low-slope roofs that are no wider than how many feet?

Accepted Answer

50 feet

Answer

A safety monitoring system alone is only permitted on low-slope roofs 50 feet or less in width. On roofs wider than 50 feet, a warning line system combined with a safety monitoring system or another form of fall protection must be used.

Question 3

When must a personal fall arrest system be inspected before use?

Accepted Answer

Each day before use by the worker

Answer

OSHA requires that personal fall arrest equipment be inspected before each use by the worker to identify any defects or damage that could cause failure during a fall event.

Question 4

What is the maximum free-fall distance allowed when using a personal fall arrest system under OSHA 1926.502?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

OSHA 1926.502(d)(16)(iii) limits free-fall distance to a maximum of 6 feet when using a personal fall arrest system to prevent excessive arresting forces on the body.

Question 5

At what height above a lower level does OSHA 1926.501 require fall protection for workers on construction sites?

Accepted Answer

6 feet or more

Answer

OSHA 1926.501 requires employers to protect workers from fall hazards whenever work is performed at heights of 6 feet or more above a lower level in the construction industry.

CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Practice Test

CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Practice Test

CHST Fall Protection and Prevention 2