CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Fall Protection and Prevention Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M, what is the minimum height at which fall protection is required for construction workers on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

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4 feet

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5 feet

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10 feet

Question 2

A construction worker is tasked with installing a safety net system. Which of the following installation requirements is NOT compliant with OSHA standards?

Accepted Answer

The net is drop-tested with a 200-pound bag of sand before use.

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The net is installed no more than 30 feet below the working surface.

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The mesh openings of the net do not exceed 6 inches by 6 inches.

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The border rope of the net has a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds.

Question 3

A personal fall arrest system (PFAS) consists of three primary components. Which of the following is essential for a complete PFAS?

Accepted Answer

Full-body harness, connecting device, and anchor point

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Body belt, lanyard, and anchor point

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Full-body harness, guardrail, and anchor point

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Safety net, body harness, and lanyard

Question 4

When setting up a standard guardrail system on a construction site, what is the required top rail height above the walking/working surface according to OSHA?

Accepted Answer

42 inches +/- 3 inches

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36 inches +/- 3 inches

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48 inches +/- 3 inches

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30 inches +/- 3 inches

Question 5

An employer has several workers who will be exposed to fall hazards on a new construction project. According to OSHA 1926.503, when must the employer provide fall protection training?

Accepted Answer

Before any employee is exposed to a fall hazard.

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Within the first week of exposure to the fall hazard.

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Only after a near-miss or incident occurs.

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When an employee's performance shows a lack of understanding.

Question 6

A supervisor is inspecting a standard guardrail system and notices several issues. Which of the following conditions would be considered an OSHA violation?

Accepted Answer

Intermediate vertical members (balusters) are spaced 20 inches apart.

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The top rail can withstand a force of 200 pounds.

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The midrail is located halfway between the top rail and the floor.

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Wire rope used for the top rail is flagged every 6 feet.