Safety Trained Supervisor Fall Protection Systems 2

Question 1

At what height does OSHA require fall protection for general industry?

Accepted Answer

4 feet

Answer

General industry requires fall protection at 4 feet or more above a lower level.

Question 2

What is the maximum free fall distance with a personal fall arrest system?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

OSHA limits maximum free fall to 6 feet with a personal fall arrest system.

Question 3

What minimum anchorage strength is required for a fall arrest system?

Accepted Answer

5,000 pounds

Answer

Anchorages must support at least 5,000 pounds per attached worker.

Question 4

How often must fall arrest equipment be inspected?

Accepted Answer

Before each use by the worker and annually by a competent person

Answer

Equipment needs worker pre-use inspection and periodic competent person inspection.

Question 5

What is a self-retracting lifeline and its advantage?

Accepted Answer

A device that auto-adjusts length and limits free fall to about 2 feet

Answer

An SRL auto-adjusts and activates braking within about 2 feet of a fall.

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