Basic Safety 2.2.0 Fall Arrest

Question 1

PFAS

Answer 1

Personal fall arrest system.

Question 2

Consists of anchor points, body harness and connecting device

Answer 2

PFAS

Question 3

Fall arrest anchor pointe should be _________ the back D-ring.

Answer 3

Above.

Question 4

6 Feet

Answer 4

Max free-fall distance.

Question 5

Swing zone

Answer 5

where a human will swing when falling.

Question 6

Positioning connections Rated _________

Primary Fall arrest Rated ____________

Answer 6

3,000 pounds

5,000 pounds

Question 7

5000 pounds

Answer 7

Anchor point rating

Question 8

By striking an object in the swing zone….

Answer 8

Serious injury and death may occur.

Question 9

2 feet.

Answer 9

Anchor point to fall no more than ________.

Question 10

Positioning connections

Answer 10

cannot be considered primary anchor.

Question 11

Positioning lanyard does not take the place

Answer 11

Of a fall arrest lanyard/anchor point.

Question 12

The Back D-ring

Answer 12

only one used to connect to the anchor point.

Question 13

The front chest D-Ring for fall arrest when

Answer 13

you are climbing a ladder.

Question 14

D rings at hips

Answer 14

used for positioning and fall restraint only.

Question 15

Back D-Ring should be between

Answer 15

Shoulder blades

Question 16

Chest straps between

Answer 16

sternum and belly button

Question 17

Leg straps should be

Answer 17

SNUG!

Question 18

Recommended part of the PFAS gear; allows worker to relieve weight on the hips and groin.

Answer 18

Suspension trauma strap.

Question 19

waist belt and tool belts

Answer 19

are put on first, with the harness over it

Question 20

Safety gates are

Answer 20

required double action

Question 21

Prior to use

Answer 21

Always inspect fall protection

Question 22

Burns, hardening, bent or scratched buckles or d-ring.

Answer 22

Damage to PFAS, replace!

Question 23

PFAS should be inspected by a

Answer 23

competent person

Question 24

Non-shock lanyards

Answer 24

used for positioning and fall restraint, connect to non-primary D-ring

Question 25

Two Positioning Lanyards

Answer 25

usually required to move from one place to another.

Question 26

100% tie-off is required

Answer 26

when wearing a PFAS.

Question 27

Flexble line connected vertically at one end, or horizontally at both ends.

Answer 27

Lifeline

Question 28

Vertical lifelines breaking strength

Answer 28

5000 lbs

Question 29

______ worker(s) can use verical lifelines.

Answer 29

1

Question 30

________ worker (s) can use horizontal lifelines.

Answer 30

Dependent on the breaking strength.

Question 31

Horizontal lifelines

Answer 31

connected between two fixed anchorages.

Question 32

Fall distance 15 1/2 ft from anchorage.

Answer 32

Self-Retracting Lanyard

Question 33

Fall distance 18 1/2 ft from anchorage

Answer 33

Shock Absorbing Lanyard

Question 34

Guardrail must be able to support

Answer 34

200 lbs top rail

150 lbs mid rail

Question 35

Guard rail must be

Answer 35

42” high and toeboard min 4”

Question 36

Safety nets are no more than

Answer 36

30 feet beneath work area.