OSHA fall protection Questions with correct answers
Top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members,
shall be ________________ above the walking/working level. When
conditions warrant, the height of the top edge may exceed the
___________ height, provided the guardrail system meets all other
criteria of this paragraph. Correct Answer-42 inches (1.1 m) plus or
minus 3 inches (8 cm), 45-inch
Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, or equivalent
intermediate structural members shall be installed between the top edge
of the guardrail system and the walking/working surface when there is
no wall or parapet wall at least Correct Answer-21 inches (53 cm) high
Intermediate members (such as balusters), when used between posts,
shall be not more than Correct Answer-19 inches (48 cm) apart
Other structural members (such as additional midrails and architectural
panels) shall be installed such that there are no openings in the guardrail
system that are more than Correct Answer-19 inches (.5 m) wide
Guardrail systems shall be capable of withstanding, without failure, a
force of at least ______________ applied within ____________ of the
top edge, in any outward or downward direction, at any point along the
top edge. Correct Answer-200 pounds (890 N), 2 inches (5.1 cm)
When the ___________ test load specified in paragraph (b)(3) of this
section is applied in a downward direction, the top edge of the guardrail
shall not deflect to a height less than ___________ above the
, walking/working level. Guardrail system components selected and
constructed in accordance with the Appendix B to subpart M of this part
will be deemed to meet this requirement. Correct Answer-200 pound
(890 N), 39 inches (1.0 m)
Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels,
and equivalent structural members shall be capable of withstanding,
without failure, a force of at least ___________ applied in any
downward or outward direction at any point along the midrail or other
member. Correct Answer-150 pounds (666 N)
Safety nets shall extend outward from the outermost projection with a
vertical distance from working level to horizontal plane of net up to 5ft
requires horizontal distance of Correct Answer-8 feet
Safety nets shall extend outward from the outermost projection with a
vertical distance from working level to horizontal plane of net up to 5ft-
10 ft requires horizontal distance of Correct Answer-10 feet
Safety nets shall extend outward from the outermost projection with a
vertical distance from working level to horizontal plane of net more than
10 ft requires horizontal distance of Correct Answer-13 feet
Except as provided in paragraph (c)(4)(ii) of this section, safety nets and
safety net installations shall be drop-tested at the jobsite after initial
installation and before being used as a fall protection system, whenever
relocated, after major repair, and at 6-month intervals if left in one place.
The drop-test shall consist of a ___________________ in diameter
Top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members,
shall be ________________ above the walking/working level. When
conditions warrant, the height of the top edge may exceed the
___________ height, provided the guardrail system meets all other
criteria of this paragraph. Correct Answer-42 inches (1.1 m) plus or
minus 3 inches (8 cm), 45-inch
Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, or equivalent
intermediate structural members shall be installed between the top edge
of the guardrail system and the walking/working surface when there is
no wall or parapet wall at least Correct Answer-21 inches (53 cm) high
Intermediate members (such as balusters), when used between posts,
shall be not more than Correct Answer-19 inches (48 cm) apart
Other structural members (such as additional midrails and architectural
panels) shall be installed such that there are no openings in the guardrail
system that are more than Correct Answer-19 inches (.5 m) wide
Guardrail systems shall be capable of withstanding, without failure, a
force of at least ______________ applied within ____________ of the
top edge, in any outward or downward direction, at any point along the
top edge. Correct Answer-200 pounds (890 N), 2 inches (5.1 cm)
When the ___________ test load specified in paragraph (b)(3) of this
section is applied in a downward direction, the top edge of the guardrail
shall not deflect to a height less than ___________ above the
, walking/working level. Guardrail system components selected and
constructed in accordance with the Appendix B to subpart M of this part
will be deemed to meet this requirement. Correct Answer-200 pound
(890 N), 39 inches (1.0 m)
Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels,
and equivalent structural members shall be capable of withstanding,
without failure, a force of at least ___________ applied in any
downward or outward direction at any point along the midrail or other
member. Correct Answer-150 pounds (666 N)
Safety nets shall extend outward from the outermost projection with a
vertical distance from working level to horizontal plane of net up to 5ft
requires horizontal distance of Correct Answer-8 feet
Safety nets shall extend outward from the outermost projection with a
vertical distance from working level to horizontal plane of net up to 5ft-
10 ft requires horizontal distance of Correct Answer-10 feet
Safety nets shall extend outward from the outermost projection with a
vertical distance from working level to horizontal plane of net more than
10 ft requires horizontal distance of Correct Answer-13 feet
Except as provided in paragraph (c)(4)(ii) of this section, safety nets and
safety net installations shall be drop-tested at the jobsite after initial
installation and before being used as a fall protection system, whenever
relocated, after major repair, and at 6-month intervals if left in one place.
The drop-test shall consist of a ___________________ in diameter
