Fall Protection and Prevention Flashcards

The top rail of a guardrail system must be able to withstand a force of at least:

Answer: 200 lbs applied in any downward or outward direction

OSHA requires guardrail top rails to withstand at least 200 lbs of force applied in any outward or downward direction.

Under the hierarchy of fall protection controls, which method is most preferred?

Answer: Elimination/substitution (redesign the task to eliminate the fall hazard)

Following the hierarchy of controls, elimination or substitution of the hazard is always the most preferred approach.

A worker using a body harness and lanyard must inspect the equipment:

Answer: Before each use and after any fall event

Fall protection equipment must be inspected before each use and must be removed from service and inspected by a competent person after any fall event.

When is a controlled access zone (CAZ) used as a fall protection method?

Answer: For leading edge work, precast concrete erection, and residential roofing when conventional fall protection is infeasible

CAZs are specifically authorized for leading edge work, precast erection, and residential construction when conventional fall protection is not feasible.

What is the minimum tensile strength required for the lifeline anchor point in a personal fall arrest system?

Answer: 5,000 lbs per worker attached or designed with a safety factor of 2

Anchor points must support at least 5,000 lbs per worker, or be designed by a qualified engineer to a safety factor of at least 2.

After a worker is suspended in a personal fall arrest system following a fall, delayed rescue may cause a medical condition known as:

Answer: Orthostatic hypotension or suspension trauma

Suspension trauma (orthostatic hypotension) occurs when a motionless worker suspended in a harness experiences blood pooling in the legs, potentially causing unconsciousness or cardiac arrest.