Roof Sailing Roof Safety and Fall Protection 2

Question 1

What is the minimum recommended overlap for roof safety netting installed below a work area?

Accepted Answer

30 inches

Answer

Safety netting panels must overlap by at least 6 inches when joined, but must extend at least 30 inches beyond the work area perimeter to be effective.

Question 2

How often must a competent person inspect fall protection equipment before use?

Accepted Answer

Before each use

Answer

OSHA requires that a competent person inspect all fall protection equipment before each use to identify defects that could compromise worker safety.

Question 3

What is the maximum free-fall distance allowed in a personal fall arrest system?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

OSHA limits free-fall distance to 6 feet in a personal fall arrest system to minimize impact forces on the worker's body.

Question 4

Which roofing tool is specifically designed to provide foot grip on steep sloped roofs?

Accepted Answer

Roof bracket (chicken ladder)

Answer

A roof bracket, also called a chicken ladder or toe board, is attached to the roof deck to provide a flat platform for workers to stand on when working on steep slopes.

Question 5

When must a safety monitor be used instead of a physical fall protection system?

Accepted Answer

When a physical system would create greater hazards

Answer

A safety monitor system may be used when installation of conventional fall protection would create a greater hazard than working without it, as determined by a qualified person.

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