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Fall Protection in Industrial Safety and Health

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According to OSHA, when is fall protection required?

When exposed to a 4-foot fall or greater (correct)

Only when working on overhead platforms

When exposed to a 2-foot fall or greater

Only when working on a ladder or scaffold

What are the lesson objectives related to fall hazards?

Identifying methods to eliminate slip and trip hazards

Analyzing the risks associated with motor vehicle crashes

Identifying types of fall hazards and methods to protect against them (correct)

Understanding the causes of fatal fall incidents

What is second only to slips, trips, and falls in general industry accidents?

Overhead runways

Overhead platforms

Motor vehicle crashes (correct)

Elevated work stations

Where did the fatal fall incident occur?

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What is the source of the photos of common fall hazards?

OSHA Signup and view all the answers

What is the first line of defense in the hierarchy of fall hazard control?

Eliminate fall hazards Signup and view all the answers

What is a very effective way to eliminate a fall hazard according to the text?

Hole covers/grates Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard height from the upper surface of the top rail to floor level for guardrails?

$42" (+/− 3")$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a toeboard according to the text?

To prevent tools from falling down Signup and view all the answers

In what situation is a personal fall arrest system often used according to the text?

When section of guardrail or hole cover is temporarily removed Signup and view all the answers

Which component is part of a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) according to the text?

$Deceleration devices, lifelines, etc.$ Signup and view all the answers

What do positioning devices consist of according to the text?

$Body belt and connecting device$ Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for safety net systems according to the text?

$Proper design, installation, and maintenance$ Signup and view all the answers

What must employers train employees on according to the text?

$Methods used to protect from fall hazards$ Signup and view all the answers

What does an employer need to inspect according to the text?

$Fall hazard controls used in the workplace$ Signup and view all the answers

What is required for Personal Fall Arrest Systems as per the text?

Rescue plan Signup and view all the answers