Fall Protection - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

What height is fall protection required for employees at Fisher Tank Company?

6 Feet

Never

4 Feet

Depends on the job

2.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

The top rail on a guardrail system is _______ inches above the walking/working surface.

36 inches plus or minus 4 inches

42 inches plus or minus 3 inches

48 inches plus or minus 3 inches

24 inches plus or minus 4 inches

3.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

A personal fall arrest system:

Can be used at any height

is designed to stop a fall once it has already begun

Requires an anchorage point that will support a static load of 2,000 lbs. per worker attached

4.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Fall protection equipment should be inspected prior to each use. Equipment that does not pass inspection should be removed from service. True or False?

False

True

5.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Falls equate to 40% of all fatalities in construction. True or false?

True

False

6.

Multiple Select

45 sec

1 pt

Toeboards...

Prevent objects from falling over the edge

Must be at least 4 inches high.

can be a tripping hazard if not secured and used properly.

Something to stand on while working.

7.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

What are the three components of a Personal Fall Arrest System?

Anchor/Anchorage Connector, Body Wear (Harness) and Connecting Device (Lanyard or Retractable)

Body Wear (Harness), Hard Hat and Steel-Toed Boots

Body Wear (Harness), Connecting Device (Lanyard or Retractable) and Sturdy Ladder

Hard Hat, Safety Glasses and Safety Training

8.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Who is responsible for inspecting all components of a Personal Fall Arrest System?

Only a Competent Person

Safety director

The manufacturer

The person wearing the Personal Fall Arrest System

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the proper procedure, with regard to the fall protection equipment, to follow after a fall has occurred?

Do not re-use and take all of the equipment out of service.

Carry on as normal

Sell the equipment because you are now a stuntman

10.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

What is the definition of Arresting Force?

Force at the anchorage connection

Force exerted on the body while stopping a fall

Secret unit of the U.S. military

Impact on the body when fall protection is not used

11.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

What percent of falls in the U.S. does construction count for?

5%

51%

63%

12%

38%

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Falls are 100% preventable? True or False

True

False

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How far would a person fall from a height in 3 seconds?

5 Feet

25 Feet

225 Feet

93

145 Feet

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