201a: Site Safety

Question 1

What holds you back from reaching a hazard that might cause a fall?

Answer 1

Body belt with lifeline

Question 2

What height should you wear a body harness and lifeline?

Answer 2

3m (10’)

Question 3

What helps absorb the sudden stop at end of a fall with a lifeline?

Answer 3

Lanyard/shock absorber

Question 4

Minimum guardrail height

Answer 4

36” (920mm)

Question 5

Maximum guardrail height

Answer 5

42” (1070mm)

Question 6

Guardrail material minimum

Answer 6

2x4 (38x89)

Question 7

Toe board height

Answer 7

5-1/2” (2x6 at floor height)

Question 8

Guardrail Vertical support spacing

Answer 8

Same height as fall hazard potential: 10’ (3m)

Question 9

When should you inspect fall arrest equipment

Answer 9

Before every single use

Question 10

Can you use a body harness if you fell in it last week?

Answer 10

No, it has to be trashed

Question 11

How do you prevent a “swing fall”?

Answer 11

Anchor point directly above your work area/fall hazard

Question 12

2 requirements of floor hole coverings

Answer 12

1) strong enough to support any worker
2) warning signage