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

OSHA requires fall protection for construction workers exposed to falls of 6 feet or more to a lower level.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

OSHA limits free fall to 6 feet when using a PFAS, and the system must stop the fall before the worker reaches 6 feet below the work surface.

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

The safety monitor must be a competent person who can see the workers and warn them when they approach the unprotected edge.

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

SRLs use a centrifugal braking mechanism that activates automatically when the line starts to pay out rapidly due to a fall.

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

For leading edge work where conventional systems are infeasible, a combination approach using warning lines and other approved methods may be used.

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