Fall Protection Answer Key

Below is the answer key for the quiz.

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1. B

2. B

3. D

4. B

5. D

6. C

7. A

8. C

9. D

10. A

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Fall Protection

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Introduction to Fall Protection • Falls account for 13% of fatal injuries • 11% of these fatal falls were to a lower level • Workers may be required to perform tasks at great

heights which puts them at risk to injuries and death from falls

• Knowing which fall arrest system to use and how to properly secure it will aid in the prevention of injuries and fatalities due to a fall

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When Fall Protection is Necessary When working under any of the following conditions fall protection equipment must be worn • Heights 4 feet or above in general industry • Heights 6 feet or above in construction industry • Heights more than 6 feet above the established working surface without guardrails

• Immediate danger below the working surface • Working on a tank roof • Lifting or lowering worker by air hoist or hydraulic winch

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Types of Fall Protection

• Guardrails and handrails

• Nets and barricades

• Ladder climbing devices

• Restraining devices

• Hole covers

• Fall arrest equipment

Other than guardrails, the most commonly used form of fall protection is fall arrest equipment.

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Worker Responsibilities

• Do not work at heights unless trained to do so • Know the hazards of working at heights • Inspect fall arrest equipment prior to use • Wear fall arrest equipment when required • Be alert for fall hazards • Be aware of chemicals that can damage

equipment

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Nature of Fall Hazards • The action of falling makes the

body susceptible to many different hazards

• While falling, you do not have control of your body which can cause you to land in dangerous or fatal ways

• Puncture wounds can occur from falling against objects or tools that might be at the jobsite

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Nature of Fall Hazards

• The body has no control of how or where it will land

• Protection from falling objects includes the use of – Toeboards – Barricades – Canopies – Hard hats – Lines to secure tools and material

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Selection and Use of Fall Arrest System

• Used in exposed areas where workers may be subject to a fall

• All parts of a fall arrest system must be capable of supporting a 5,000 pound load

A fall arrest system includes a • Full body

harness • Lanyard • Fall brake • Tie-off point

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Full Body Harness • Distributes force of fall

across buttocks – Less likely to cause internal

injuries

• Properly adjust harness – Tight but does not restrict

motion

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Full Body Harness

• Inspection – Monthly or quarterly

– Visually prior to use

• If subject to fall, destroy and

dispose

• Worn as described by

manufacturer

A full body harness must show no evidence of • Defects • Damage • Modifications

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Full Body Harness

Safety belts • Intended as positioning devices

• Worn underneath ribs, not on the waist

• Falls result in serious internal injuries to soft organs

• Know your company’s policy regarding the use of

safety belts

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Lanyard • Connects anchor to harness

• Restrict fall to 6 feet or

less

• Designed for use in a fall

arrest system

• Must support at least

5,000 pounds

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Lanyard

• Modified lanyard made from spare cable or rope is not acceptable

• Attach lanyard to back of full body harness

• Attachment hardware must be double locking design

Tying knots to shorten lanyards weakens the lanyard by up to 50%.

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Fall Brakes • Known as deceleration device • Controls deceleration during

fall – Limits the G forces exerted on

the person falling

• Divided into – Webbing tear aways – Retractable, inertial braking

mechanisms

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Tie-off Point • Estimated 80% of all errors that occur

with fall protection equipment are due to a poor choice for the tie-off point

• Must support weight of 5,000 pounds • Located above and behind the worker

as much as possible • Do not tie-off on

– Process pipe – Hand railings – Cable trays

Approximately 80%

of errors that occur

with fall protection

equipment are due

to a poor choice for

the tie-off point.

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Handling and Storage

• Handle properly to not allow deterioration or

damage

• Store equipment in designated area

• Store indoors away from the elements

• Hang equipment with D-rings or metal pieces on

hooks

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Inspection and Maintenance

• Inspect prior to use and on a routine basis • Remove damaged, modified or defective equipment

from service – Repair or destroy

• If subject to fall – Remove from service – Repair, inspect or destroy

• Be aware of chemicals that can damage equipment • Use only approved cleaning agents

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Rescue Plan

• Have rescue plan in place

• Speedy recovery is important

• Authorized workers should practice rescue plan

regularly

• Rescue equipment should – Meet ANSI requirements

– Be inspected by user before and after use

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Training

Documented with a certificate that states • Name of the worker trained

• Date of training

• Signature of the person that conducted the

training

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Fall Protection Quiz

December 2012 Safety Meeting

Name: Date:

INSTRUCTIONS: Sign and date this quiz sheet. Circle the letter representing the correct answer to each quiz question below.

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1. Falls account for 40% of fatal injuries.

A. True B. False

2. Knowing which fall arrest system to use and how to properly secure it will not aid in the prevention of injuries and fatalities due to a fall.

A. True B. False

3. When working under any of the following conditions, fall protection equipment must be worn. A. Heights 4 feet or above in general industry B. Heights 6 feet or above in construction industry C. Immediate danger below the working surface D. All of the above

4. Anyone can work at heights as long as someone tells them to. A. True B. False

5. All parts of a fall arrest system must be capable of supporting a ____________ pound load. A. 1,000 B. 300 C. 10,000 D. 5,000

6. A fall arrest system includes all of the following except a _________________. A. Full body harness B. Lanyard C. Guardrail D. Fall brake

7. A _________________ distributes the force of a fall across the buttocks. A. Full body harness B. Lanyard C. Fall brake D. Tie-off point

8. _______________ are known as deceleration devices and limit the G forces exerted on the person falling. A. Full body harnesses B. Lanyards C. Fall brakes D. Tie-off points

9. It is estimated that 80% of all errors that occur with fall protection equipment are due to a poor choice for the __________________. A. Full body harness B. Lanyard C. Fall break D. Tie-off point

10. All fall protection equipment should be inspected prior to use and on a routine basis. A. True B. False