OSHA 30 - CONSTRUCTION
FOCUS 4 - FALL HAZARDS
1. Safety nets must absorb the force of a 400 pound bag of sand dropping onto
the net. This is referred to as a
Answer Drop test
2. What are the ways and employer can protect workers from Falls?
Answer Guard rails, safety net systems and personal fall arrest systems
3. Competent persons are not necessary when scaffolds are being moved. True
or false?
Answer False
4. In construction, falls to a lower level or a major cause of fatalities. True or
false?
Answer True
5. Which profession is killed from falls than in any other construction occupa-
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, tion?
Answer Ironworkers
6. Employees may file a complaint with OSHA if unsafe working conditions are
not corrected. True or false?
Answer True
7. The top of a ladder must extend at least how many feet above the surface you
are climbing onto?
Answer 3 feet
8. Guard rails are often used by employers to protect workers from Falls period
how I am at the top guard (rail the toprail) be above the working service?
Answer 42 inches, plus or -3 inches
9. Overreaching is a factor that contributes to fall or fatalities involving ladder
usage. True or false?
Answer True
10. In general, fall protection must be provided to construction workers who are
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FOCUS 4 - FALL HAZARDS
1. Safety nets must absorb the force of a 400 pound bag of sand dropping onto
the net. This is referred to as a
Answer Drop test
2. What are the ways and employer can protect workers from Falls?
Answer Guard rails, safety net systems and personal fall arrest systems
3. Competent persons are not necessary when scaffolds are being moved. True
or false?
Answer False
4. In construction, falls to a lower level or a major cause of fatalities. True or
false?
Answer True
5. Which profession is killed from falls than in any other construction occupa-
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, tion?
Answer Ironworkers
6. Employees may file a complaint with OSHA if unsafe working conditions are
not corrected. True or false?
Answer True
7. The top of a ladder must extend at least how many feet above the surface you
are climbing onto?
Answer 3 feet
8. Guard rails are often used by employers to protect workers from Falls period
how I am at the top guard (rail the toprail) be above the working service?
Answer 42 inches, plus or -3 inches
9. Overreaching is a factor that contributes to fall or fatalities involving ladder
usage. True or false?
Answer True
10. In general, fall protection must be provided to construction workers who are
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