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FallProtectionxam

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Which of these are the steps to clean and store a full-body harness?

Scrub your harness vigorously

Brush o all surface dirt with a sti brush

Wipe your harness with a clean cloth and hang it to dry

Soak your harness overnight in a solution of water and mild detergent

Wipe o all surface dirt with a sponge that has been dampened in water

Squeeze the sponge dry, then dip it in a solution of water and mild detergent

Store your harness in a clean, dry area, free of fumes, heat, UV light, and corrosive elements

What are an employers responsibilities for keeping a work site safe when working at heights is necessary?
 Hiring competent supervisors

Ensuring appropriate fall protection is used

Checking the qualications and references of workers

Ensuring workers are fully trained in the safe use of the equipment provided

Instructing, informing, and supervising workers to take every reasonable precaution.

Creating, implementing, and posting a copy of an occupation health and safety policy

Posting a copy of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) for their jurisdiction

Providing the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) in good working condition

What are some limitations of breglass ladders?

They conduct heat and electricity

They tend to chip and crack under severe impact

They are heavier than ladders made of other materials

They will crack and fail suddenly when it is overloaded

They must not be exposed to temperatures above 93.3 C (200 F)

Aging shows by a slow fading of colour and ultra-violet erosion of the surface

Which of these are questions you should ask when performing a ladder risk assessment?

Can the task be done from the ground

Are there safer alternatives to using a ladder

Can the ladder be secured at both the top and bottom

Is the surface supporting the ladder at its base rm and level

Is the ladder in good condition and suitable for the type and height of work

Can the ladder be positioned close enough to the work are so that you will not need to overreach

Which of these conditions will result in your energy absorber being removed from service, if they are found when
you perform an inspection?

Chemical attack

Burn holes or heat damage

Discoloration of the stitches

Cuts or frays of the end loops

 Obvious signs of deterioration

Pulled, cut, or missing stitches

Modications by yourself or another worker

A Type A full-body harness has a single dorsal D-ring positioned on your back upper spine, between your shoulder
blades.

True

False

What are some characteristics of a self-retracting device (SRD)?

Also called a retractable lifeline

Consists of a protective housing where the lifeline is coiled

Typically used in conjunction with a fall arrester, like a rope grab

A synthetic or wire rope or xed rail rigged between two substantial anchor points

The retracted end of the lifeline automatically unwinds and retracts from a drum

If the speed of the unwinding lifeline exceeds 1.5 m/sec, a sensor causes a brake to engage

Which of these are types of lanyards used in fall protection systems?

Web

Rope

Split

Rescue Y

Web adjustable

Plastic-coated steel

Are there specic criteria you should use when inspecting your lifeline to determine whether your lifeline is t for
use, depending on the type of lifeline you are using?

Yes

No

What are the load requirements for your anchor and anchorage dependent on?
 The potential fall distance

The type of system you are using

The regulations in your jurisdiction

The time of year that you will be working in

How much experience you have working at heights

Whether the anchor is permanently or temporarily installed

Is a Fall Protection Plan necessary for situations involving the use of a boom-supported elevating work platform or
the use of a fork-mounted elevating work platform intended to support a worker?

Yes

No

A designed xed support anchor system consists of load-rated anchors that are specically designed and
temporarily installed for fall protection purposes.

True

False

A Type 3 SRD has a rescue winch that makes it possible for a rescuer to raise or lower a fall victim to a safe level.

True

False

How can a descent control device be used?

For fall arrest

To exit a work area

For work positioning

For personal descent by a worker

To lift a worker from one elevation to another

To lower a worker from one elevation to another

Which type of D-ring is used to connect your full-body harness to the lanyard or lifeline of a fall arrest system?

Waist D-ring
 Sternal D-ring

Hip-mounted D-ring

Back-mounted D-ring

What are some of the hazards that must be considered when selecting the type of lifeline to use as part of a fall
protection system?

Your lifeline is UV-resistant if it will be used outdoors

Your lifeline is resistant to any chemicals in your work area

Your lifeline can stand up to the most extreme temperatures in your work area

Your lifeline may need to be ame-resistant if sparks or ames may occur in your work area

Your lifeline should be stored away from risk of contact with sharp objects, chemicals, or gasoline

You may need to prevent wear and tear when your lifeline is in contact with sharp or rough surfaces

What components should a full-body harness capable of fullling all the functions of an industrial fall arrest
system include?

D-ring

Energy absorber

Shoulder straps

Leg or thigh straps

Waist strap (optional)

Subpelvic strap (optional)

What are some disadvantages of using powered access platforms?

Requires the worker to have signicant physical strength

Provides access to a work space to one worker at a time

Are dangerous for use near overhead energized power lines

May not be suitable when the height and form of the object to be climbed is of an irregular shape

Require ventilation of carbon monoxide generated by the equipments engine

In just a few seconds, you can fall a long way. How far can you fall in 2 seconds?

1 metre (3.3 feet)

5 metres (16.4 feet)

 12 metres (39.4 feet)

20 metres (65.6 feet)

Which of these statements are correct about permanent xed ladders?

They are commonly installed on silos or stacks

They are designed for service after construction is complete

They are often used by work crews during construction of silos or stacks

You must wear fall protection when working from a xed ladder

In most jurisdictions a safety cage is required if the ladder is more than 6.1 m (20 ft) long

In most jurisdictions, rest platforms are required if the ladder is more than 9.1 m (30 ft) long

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