Personal Fall Arrest Systems
A personal fall arrest system can consist of the following components:
anchor, connectors, body harness, deceleration device
What piece of equipment is a low protective barrier that will prevent the fall of materials and equipment to lower levels and provide protection from falls for personnel?
Toeboard
How many quarts are in a gallon?
4
What workplace situations provide the greatest risk of falls in general industry?
Scaffolds, ladders, stairs, elevated platforms
True or false: Reporting fall hazards is integral to any effective safety effort.
True
A lanyard is defined as_______________.
A flexible line of rope, wire rope, or strap which generally has a connector at each end.
The mesh in safety nets must be no larger than ______ inches on a side.
6
Who became the president of the United States after Lincoln was assasinated?
Andrew Johnson
Slips and trips can be classified as _______________.
falls from the same level
Our company's safe work practices regarding fall protection include__________________.
What type of fall protection equipment for general industry does OSHA warn against using?
Body belts and non-locking type snap hooks
Hole covers must be placed to guard floor holes that are between _____________ inches in size.
1 and 12
Who won the 2024 NBA Finals?
The Boston Celtics
Falls from an elevation include:
falling from a scaffold to the ground below; falling from a stair landing to the ground below; falling from one level of scaffolding to a lower level of scaffolding
The elements that make a fall dangerous are ____________.
The uncontrolled length of travel before a worker hits the ground is known as __________.
free fall
Conventional fall protection systems for general industry include:
Personal fall arrest systems
What is the capital of Denmark?
Copenhagen
Which type of fall happens more frequently than other types of falls?
falls from the same level
What basic functions does fall protection serve?
If a fall does start to happen, the best way to deal with it is to ___________.
relax, go limp, and not resist the fall
What is a zone in which certain work may take place without the use of guardrails, personal fall arrest, or safety net systems?
Controlled access zone
What is the name of Boba Fett's ship in Star Wars?
Slave 1
Which type of fall has a higher injury severity rate than other falls?
falls from an elevation
What safety precautions will help you avoid slips and falls?
using barriers for all wall openings and holes; cleaning up spills right away and being cautious on smooth surfaces; guarding open-sided floors, walkways, and platforms