Roof Sailing Roof Safety Regulations

Question 1

According to OSHA standards, fall protection is required on roofs when workers are at or above what height?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

4 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

15 feet

Question 2

Which OSHA standard primarily governs fall protection requirements for roofing contractors in the US?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1926.502

Answer

29 CFR 1910.23

Answer

29 CFR 1910.132

Answer

29 CFR 1926.100

Question 3

What is the maximum allowable slope for a roof where a worker may use a safety monitor system as the sole fall protection method?

Accepted Answer

6:12

Answer

4:12

Answer

8:12

Answer

10:12

Question 4

Which type of ladder is prohibited for use by roofing professionals because it does not provide a secure top resting point?

Accepted Answer

Step ladder

Answer

Extension ladder

Answer

Roof ladder

Answer

Articulated ladder

Question 5

When using a personal fall arrest system (PFAS) on a roof, the anchor point must support a minimum force of how many pounds?

Accepted Answer

5,000 lbs

Answer

1,000 lbs

Answer

2,500 lbs

Answer

10,000 lbs

Question 6

Which document must a roofing contractor have on-site that outlines all hazards and the methods used to control them?

Accepted Answer

Fall Protection Plan

Answer

Building permit

Answer

Material Safety Data Sheet

Answer

Contractor License