Fall Protection and Prevention Flashcards
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At what height does OSHA's fall protection standard for construction (29 CFR 1926 Subpart M) require fall protection?
Answer: 6 feet
OSHA requires fall protection for construction workers exposed to falls of 6 feet or more to a lower level.
The maximum free fall distance allowed when using a personal fall arrest system (PFAS) is:
Answer: 6 feet
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.
When using a safety monitoring system as fall protection, the safety monitor must:
Answer: Be a competent person who is on the same walking/working surface and within visual range of workers
The safety monitor must be a competent person who can see the workers and warn them when they approach the unprotected edge.
A self-retracting lifeline (SRL) provides fall protection by:
Answer: Automatically locking when fall velocity is detected, limiting free fall distance
SRLs use a centrifugal braking mechanism that activates automatically when the line starts to pay out rapidly due to a fall.
What type of fall protection is required for workers performing leading edge work where traditional fall protection methods are infeasible?
Answer: A combination of warning lines, safety monitors, or approved alternative fall protection methods
For leading edge work where conventional systems are infeasible, a combination approach using warning lines and other approved methods may be used.
Holes in floors must be covered or protected with guardrails when they are:
Answer: Large enough for a worker's foot to pass through or any hole in a walking/working surface
Any hole large enough for a foot, tool, or worker to pass through in a walking/working surface must be covered or guarded.