Safety at Heights

Question 1

What is the minimum distance from an open trench that you need to post signs and barricades?

1) There is no set distance
2) 12 feet
3) 6 feet
4) 3 feet

Answer 1

not sure

Question 2

Using a ladder on a scissor lift is:

1) Unacceptable in any condition
2) Unacceptable, unless the ladder is OSHA approved
3) Acceptable as long as the ladder is

Answer 2

1) Unacceptable in any condition

Question 3

When climbing a ladder to a scaffold, the minimum number of “points-of-contact” to the ladder is:

1) 1
2) 3
3) 4
4) 2

Answer 3

Three (3)

Question 4

At what height do you need to start using fall protection?:

1) 12 feet
2) 6 feet
3) 3 feet
4) 8 feet

Answer 4

Six feet

Question 5

You are inspecting a climbing harness. How often must an inspection be documented on the tag?:

1) Annually (1 Year)
2) Every 9 months
3) Every 6 months
4) Every 3 months

Answer 5

Every 6 months

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a component of the fall protection system at DCPP?:

1) The body holding device (harness)
2) A waste belt
3) The connecting means
4) The anchor system

Answer 6

The waste belt

Question 7

An individual who is designated by the company and who can work safely at heights is considered to be:

1) A Qualified Person
2) A Competent Person
3) A Safety Specialist
4) An Authorized Person

Answer 7

An Authorized Person

Question 8

Cross gate loading on a caribiner is:

1) Unacceptable because it puts stress on the gate area of the caribiner
2) Ok. because it doesn’t matter if you cross load the gate or not
3) Unacceptable because the gates on the caribiner are always open
4) Ok, because the gates of the caribiner are designed to handle the stresses of crossing gate loading

Answer 8

Unacceptable because it puts stress on the gate area of the caribiner

Question 9

The first priority in the hierarchy for fall prevention control is:

1) Identify the fall hazard
2) Prevent exposure to the fall hazard
3) Eliminate the fall hazard
4) Protection from a fall hazard

Answer 9

Eliminate the fall hazard

Question 10

Who can fill the role of a safety monitor?

1) Only safety services personnel
2) An “Authorized Person”
3) A “Competent” or “Qualified” Person
4) Anyone

Answer 10

A “Competent” or “Qualified” Person