OSHA 30 Construction: Module 15
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
When should fall protection be used on construction sites?
✔✔Whenever workers are exposed to fall hazards of 6 feet or more
What is the minimum height requirement for fall protection on scaffolds?
✔✔10 feet
What is required for proper guardrail systems on construction sites?
✔✔They must be able to withstand a force of at least 200 pounds applied outward or downward
What type of fall protection is required when workers are on a walking/working surface with an
unprotected edge?
✔✔Guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems
What should be checked before using a personal fall arrest system?
✔✔Ensure the system is in good working condition and all components are secure
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, When are safety nets required on a construction site?
✔✔When workers are exposed to falls of 25 feet or more
What does a personal fall arrest system consist of?
✔✔A harness, lanyard, and anchorage
What is the role of a competent person in fall protection?
✔✔To identify fall hazards and ensure fall protection measures are in place
What is a key factor in preventing falls on ladders?
✔✔Maintaining three points of contact while climbing
What should workers do if they notice damaged fall protection equipment?
✔✔Immediately remove it from service and report it for replacement or repair
What is the most effective way to prevent falls during construction work?
✔✔Use proper fall protection systems and follow safety protocols
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Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
When should fall protection be used on construction sites?
✔✔Whenever workers are exposed to fall hazards of 6 feet or more
What is the minimum height requirement for fall protection on scaffolds?
✔✔10 feet
What is required for proper guardrail systems on construction sites?
✔✔They must be able to withstand a force of at least 200 pounds applied outward or downward
What type of fall protection is required when workers are on a walking/working surface with an
unprotected edge?
✔✔Guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems
What should be checked before using a personal fall arrest system?
✔✔Ensure the system is in good working condition and all components are secure
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, When are safety nets required on a construction site?
✔✔When workers are exposed to falls of 25 feet or more
What does a personal fall arrest system consist of?
✔✔A harness, lanyard, and anchorage
What is the role of a competent person in fall protection?
✔✔To identify fall hazards and ensure fall protection measures are in place
What is a key factor in preventing falls on ladders?
✔✔Maintaining three points of contact while climbing
What should workers do if they notice damaged fall protection equipment?
✔✔Immediately remove it from service and report it for replacement or repair
What is the most effective way to prevent falls during construction work?
✔✔Use proper fall protection systems and follow safety protocols
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