Certification Exam: Fall Protection

Question 1 of 10

Which of the following is an acceptable anchorage point for fall arrest?

A) A standard guardrail B) Electrical conduit running along the ceiling C) A point rated for 5,000 pounds, independent of any platform support D) A roof vent

Question 2 of 10

What must a hole cover be able to support?

A) Nothing specific, provided it is marked B) At least twice the weight of employees, equipment and materials that may cross it C) 500 pounds regardless of use D) The weight of one worker

Question 3 of 10

Using a 6-foot shock-absorbing lanyard from a dorsal D-ring, roughly how much clearance is needed below the anchor?

A) About 18 feet B) About 30 feet C) About 10 feet D) About 6 feet

Question 4 of 10

In general construction work, at what height does OSHA require fall protection for unprotected sides and edges?

A) 4 feet B) 6 feet C) 10 feet D) 15 feet

Question 5 of 10

Why is a body belt prohibited for fall arrest?

A) It cannot be inspected properly B) It is only prohibited on scaffolds C) It is too expensive to maintain D) It concentrates arrest forces on the abdomen and can cause fatal injury or let the worker fall out

Question 6 of 10

A lanyard and harness have arrested a fall. The equipment shows no visible damage. What must be done?

A) Remove it from service permanently B) Have a co-worker inspect it and continue using it C) Use it only for positioning from now on D) Return it to service after a visual inspection

Question 7 of 10

A worker is left suspended in a harness after a fall. What is the primary danger?

A) The anchor point will loosen over time B) Suspension trauma from blood pooling in the legs C) There is no danger once the fall is arrested D) The harness will fail after a few minutes

Question 8 of 10

What must a personal fall arrest anchorage be capable of supporting per employee attached?

A) 5,000 pounds B) 1,800 pounds C) 3,000 pounds D) 10,000 pounds

Question 9 of 10

What is the maximum arresting force a personal fall arrest system may impose when used with a full-body harness?

A) 1,800 pounds B) 5,000 pounds C) 900 pounds D) 3,600 pounds

Question 10 of 10

What must the written certification record required by 1926.503 contain?

A) A copy of the OSHA standard and an attendance sheet B) Only the date of the training session C) The employee's name or identity, the date(s) of training, and the signature of the trainer or employer D) The employee's medical clearance