OSHA-10 Module 3 Fall Protection
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary purpose of fall protection?
✔✔To prevent injuries from falls at heights
When should fall protection equipment be inspected?
✔✔Before each use
Why is it important to secure harness buckles properly?
✔✔To ensure the harness stays in place during a fall
What is the purpose of a guardrail system?
✔✔To prevent workers from falling off edges
When is a safety net required on a construction site?
✔✔When other fall protection systems are not practical
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,Why should lanyards be the correct length?
✔✔To minimize fall distance and impact
What should you do if a harness shows signs of wear?
✔✔Replace it immediately to maintain safety
Why is it important to tie off to a secure anchor point?
✔✔To ensure fall arrest systems work effectively
What is the maximum free fall distance allowed?
✔✔6 feet
Why should you never use damaged fall protection equipment?
✔✔It may fail during a fall, leading to serious injury
What should be done if a safety net is impacted by a fall?
✔✔Inspect it and replace if necessary
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, Why is training on fall protection important?
✔✔To ensure workers know how to use equipment safely
What is the purpose of a fall arrest system?
✔✔To stop a fall and minimize injury
Why should you avoid working near unprotected edges?
✔✔To reduce the risk of accidental falls
What should you do if a guardrail is damaged?
✔✔Report it and have it repaired immediately
Why is it important to wear a full-body harness?
✔✔To distribute fall forces across the body safely
What is the function of a deceleration device?
✔✔To slow down a fall gradually, reducing impact
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Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary purpose of fall protection?
✔✔To prevent injuries from falls at heights
When should fall protection equipment be inspected?
✔✔Before each use
Why is it important to secure harness buckles properly?
✔✔To ensure the harness stays in place during a fall
What is the purpose of a guardrail system?
✔✔To prevent workers from falling off edges
When is a safety net required on a construction site?
✔✔When other fall protection systems are not practical
1
,Why should lanyards be the correct length?
✔✔To minimize fall distance and impact
What should you do if a harness shows signs of wear?
✔✔Replace it immediately to maintain safety
Why is it important to tie off to a secure anchor point?
✔✔To ensure fall arrest systems work effectively
What is the maximum free fall distance allowed?
✔✔6 feet
Why should you never use damaged fall protection equipment?
✔✔It may fail during a fall, leading to serious injury
What should be done if a safety net is impacted by a fall?
✔✔Inspect it and replace if necessary
2
, Why is training on fall protection important?
✔✔To ensure workers know how to use equipment safely
What is the purpose of a fall arrest system?
✔✔To stop a fall and minimize injury
Why should you avoid working near unprotected edges?
✔✔To reduce the risk of accidental falls
What should you do if a guardrail is damaged?
✔✔Report it and have it repaired immediately
Why is it important to wear a full-body harness?
✔✔To distribute fall forces across the body safely
What is the function of a deceleration device?
✔✔To slow down a fall gradually, reducing impact
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