Construction Site Safety

Question 1

Fall arrest systems are mandatory when a potential fall is more than?

Answer 1

3 metres

Fall arrest systems include : body belts, safety belts and lifelines, body harness, lanyards and shock absorbers.

Question 2

How often must fall protection be inspected?

Answer 2

Before each use

Question 3

The fall arrest system should not allow a fall of more than?

Answer 3

1.8 Metres

Question 4

What is the main purpose of a body belt and life line?

Answer 4

Keeps you from reaching a hazard that could cause a fall

Question 5

A component of a fall arrest system that is involved in a fall can be reused?

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Never use body belts in situations where a fall may occur.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

List the two things that you must consider when selecting an anchor point for a fall arrest system.

Answer 7

a) Secure and strong enough

b) To prevent a swing fall

Question 8

What two elements must be taken into consideration when covering smaller holes in roofs and floors?

Answer 8

a) Strong enough to support any worker

b) Warning signs or markings

Question 9

Construct guardrails around openings from minimum 2X4 _____ thickness lumber. Guardrails must consist of a top railing that are a minimum of 920 mm (36”) and a maximum of ____ mm (42”) above the floor. Install a _______ railing midway between the top railing and the base. Build ______ supports at each end of the horizontal supports. Vertical supports must not be more than ___ metres apart along the _____ of the guardrail. Install a toeboard that is minimum of ____ mm (5 1/2”) in height above the floor.

Answer 9

• Nominal
• 1070mm
• Horizontal
• Vertical
• 3 m
• length