Fall Protection and Scaffolding Flashcards
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A CSS is evaluating a fall protection plan for steel erection work. Under OSHA's Steel Erection standard (29 CFR 1926 Subpart R), at what height is fall protection generally required for connectors?
Answer: Two stories or 30 feet, whichever is less
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.760(b) requires fall protection for connectors at heights greater than two stories or 30 feet above a lower level, whichever is less.
Which type of scaffold is designed to be raised or lowered along the face of a building using a continuous loop of wire rope?
Answer: Mast climbing work platform
A mast climbing work platform travels vertically along a mast structure and is well-suited for continuous vertical repositioning on building facades.
Under OSHA standards, a leading edge is defined as the edge of a floor, roof, or formwork that changes location as:
Answer: Work progresses across the surface
OSHA defines a leading edge as the edge of a floor, roof, or formwork for a floor that changes location as construction work progresses.
A self-retracting lanyard (SRL) is considered most effective compared to a standard shock-absorbing lanyard because it:
Answer: Significantly reduces free-fall distance and arrest force
SRLs lock almost instantly, limiting free fall to inches rather than feet, which greatly reduces arrest forces on the worker's body.
What is the OSHA requirement for the minimum width of a scaffold platform?
Answer: 18 inches
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.451(b)(2) requires scaffold platforms to be at least 18 inches wide.
Which condition would require a CSS to immediately halt work and have a scaffold repaired before workers return?
Answer: A vertical leg that has been visibly displaced or bent
A visibly displaced or bent vertical leg compromises the structural integrity of the entire scaffold and constitutes an imminent danger requiring immediate removal from service.
According to OSHA 29 CFR 1926.503, fall protection training records must be maintained and available for inspection. What specific information must the training record include?
Answer: Employee name, training date, and trainer's signature
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1) requires training records to include the employee's name, date of training, and signature of the trainer.