White Card Working at Heights 4

Question 1

What is a travel restraint system?

Accepted Answer

A system that prevents a worker from reaching a fall edge, rather than arresting a fall

Answer

Travel restraint prevents the worker from reaching the edge — the lanyard length is set so they cannot get to the danger zone.

Question 2

How should a harness be stored?

Accepted Answer

Hung in a clean, dry, ventilated area away from chemicals, heat, and UV

Answer

Harnesses must be stored clean and dry, away from chemicals, sharp edges, heat, and UV exposure that degrade the webbing.

Question 3

What is fall distance clearance?

Accepted Answer

Total distance needed below the anchor point for the system to arrest a fall without hitting an obstruction

Answer

Fall clearance includes lanyard length + energy absorber deployment + harness stretch + worker height + safety margin.

Question 4

When must fall protection equipment be retired?

Accepted Answer

After any fall arrest event or when inspection reveals damage or degradation

Answer

Equipment must be retired after any fall arrest (components may have invisible damage) or when defects are found.

Question 5

What is the three-point contact rule for ladders?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining at least three limbs in contact with the ladder while climbing

Answer

The three-point contact rule requires keeping two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand, on the ladder at all times while climbing.

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