ASP ASP Construction Safety and Fall Protection

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, what is the minimum tensile strength required for personal fall arrest system (PFAS) components such as lanyards?

Accepted Answer

5,000 lbs

Answer

2,500 lbs

Answer

3,600 lbs

Answer

7,500 lbs

Question 2

At what fall height must OSHA's construction standard require fall protection for workers on walking/working surfaces?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

4 feet

Answer

8 feet

Answer

10 feet

Question 3

What is the maximum free-fall distance allowed in a personal fall arrest system under OSHA construction standards?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

3.5 feet

Answer

9 feet

Answer

12 feet

Question 4

Which fall protection system uses a rope or cable to prevent a worker from reaching a fall hazard rather than stopping a fall?

Accepted Answer

Travel Restraint System

Answer

Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS)

Answer

Positioning Device System

Answer

Safety Net System

Question 5

Under OSHA construction standards, what is the required height (±3 inches) for standard guardrail top rails?

Accepted Answer

42 inches

Answer

36 inches

Answer

39 inches

Answer

48 inches

Question 6

What minimum load capacity is required for a personal fall arrest system anchor point under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

5,000 lbs per attached worker

Answer

1,000 lbs per attached worker

Answer

3,000 lbs per attached worker

Answer

Any structural building member