STSC Fall Protection and Prevention 2

Question 1

At what height does OSHA's fall protection standard for construction (29 CFR 1926 Subpart M) require fall protection?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

4 feet

Answer

8 feet

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10 feet

Question 2

The maximum free fall distance allowed when using a personal fall arrest system (PFAS) is:

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

4 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

12 feet

Question 3

When using a safety monitoring system as fall protection, the safety monitor must:

Accepted Answer

Be a competent person who is on the same walking/working surface and within visual range of workers

Answer

Be equipped with a safety harness

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Monitor no more than 20 workers at one time

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Be stationed at the edge of the roof at all times

Question 4

A self-retracting lifeline (SRL) provides fall protection by:

Accepted Answer

Automatically locking when fall velocity is detected, limiting free fall distance

Answer

Connecting a worker to a horizontal lifeline at all times

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Providing a fixed-length lanyard that allows controlled descent

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Anchoring to the structure and absorbing shock through a deceleration device

Question 5

What type of fall protection is required for workers performing leading edge work where traditional fall protection methods are infeasible?

Accepted Answer

A combination of warning lines, safety monitors, or approved alternative fall protection methods

Answer

Warning line systems set back 6 feet from the edge

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Only fall arrest systems are acceptable for leading edge work

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No fall protection is required if work is performed quickly

Question 6

Holes in floors must be covered or protected with guardrails when they are:

Accepted Answer

Large enough for a worker's foot to pass through or any hole in a walking/working surface

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Larger than 2 inches in any dimension

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Wider than 12 inches

Answer

Greater than 18 inches in diameter