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Fall Protection is a series of reasonable steps taken to cause elimination or control of the injurious effects of an unintentional ______ while accessing or working at height.
Fall Protection is a series of reasonable steps taken to cause elimination or control of the injurious effects of an unintentional ______ while accessing or working at height.
fall
A Competent Person is one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings, or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. This person is authorized to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate ______.
A Competent Person is one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings, or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. This person is authorized to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate ______.
hazards
A Qualified Person is one with a recognized degree or professional certificate and extensive knowledge and experience in the subject field who is capable of design, analysis, evaluation, and specifications in the subject work, project, or product. Fall Prevention is a system that will prevent a person from ______ to a lower level.
A Qualified Person is one with a recognized degree or professional certificate and extensive knowledge and experience in the subject field who is capable of design, analysis, evaluation, and specifications in the subject work, project, or product. Fall Prevention is a system that will prevent a person from ______ to a lower level.
falling
Work Positioning or Fall Restraint is a system that will allow the worker to approach a fall hazard and work but will not allow the worker to ______ to a lower level.
Work Positioning or Fall Restraint is a system that will allow the worker to approach a fall hazard and work but will not allow the worker to ______ to a lower level.
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Fall Arrest is a system that will protect a person from crashing onto a lower level after a ______.
Fall Arrest is a system that will protect a person from crashing onto a lower level after a ______.
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Guardrail systems are barriers erected to prevent workers from falling to lower levels. A guardrail system includes a toeboard, midrail, and toprail that must be capable of withstanding at least 200 lbs. of force applied in any ______.
Guardrail systems are barriers erected to prevent workers from falling to lower levels. A guardrail system includes a toeboard, midrail, and toprail that must be capable of withstanding at least 200 lbs. of force applied in any ______.
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Guardrail systems must have a smooth surface to prevent workers from being injured from punctures or lacerations, and to prevent clothes from ______.
Guardrail systems must have a smooth surface to prevent workers from being injured from punctures or lacerations, and to prevent clothes from ______.
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Lanyards are a flexible line of rope, wire rope, or strap which generally has a connector at each end for connecting the body belt or body harness to a deceleration device, lifeline or ______.
Lanyards are a flexible line of rope, wire rope, or strap which generally has a connector at each end for connecting the body belt or body harness to a deceleration device, lifeline or ______.
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Anchorage Connectors enable you to tie off to various types of ______ points.
Anchorage Connectors enable you to tie off to various types of ______ points.
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Beam clamps can make an effective anchorage when used properly, and with the correct ______.
Beam clamps can make an effective anchorage when used properly, and with the correct ______.
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Horizontal Life Lines provide maneuverability and must be designed, installed and used under the guidance of a qualified ______.
Horizontal Life Lines provide maneuverability and must be designed, installed and used under the guidance of a qualified ______.
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Restraint Devices provide access but prevent the fall and limit anchorage requirement to 1000 lbs. May be more suitable for loading areas, scaffold erection and ______.
Restraint Devices provide access but prevent the fall and limit anchorage requirement to 1000 lbs. May be more suitable for loading areas, scaffold erection and ______.
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Study Notes
Guardrail Systems
- Must have a smooth surface to prevent injuries from punctures or lacerations and to prevent clothes from snagging
- Include a toeboard, midrail, and toprail that must be capable of withstanding at least 200 lbs. of force applied in any direction
Lanyards
- A flexible line of rope, wire rope, or strap with a connector at each end for connecting the body belt or body harness to a deceleration device, lifeline, or anchorage
- Must not be tied back to themselves unless specifically designed for such use
- Should have the appropriate clip for the intended anchorage points
- Must not be knotted or wrapped around sharp objects
Anchorage Connectors and Points
- Girder Grip Anchorage Rings are rated at 5,000 lbs. in all directions
- Anchorage Connectors enable tie-off to various types of anchorage points
- Beam Clamps can make an effective anchorage when used properly, with the correct lanyard
Horizontal Life Lines
- Provide maneuverability
- Must be designed, installed, and used under the guidance of a qualified person
Restraint Devices
- Provide access but prevent the fall
- Limit anchorage requirement to 1000 lbs
- May be more suitable for loading areas, scaffold erection, and dismantling
- Should be installed and used under the supervision of a Competent Person
Fall Protection
- A series of reasonable steps taken to eliminate or control the injurious effects of an unintentional fall while accessing or working at height
- Can be achieved through three simple steps: Plan, Provide, and Train
Key Terms
- Competent Person: one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards and has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them
- Qualified Person: one with a recognized degree or professional certificate and extensive knowledge and experience in the subject field who is capable of design, analysis, evaluation, and specifications in the subject work
Fall Protection Methods
- Fall Prevention: a system that will prevent a person from falling to a lower level (e.g. railings)
- Work Positioning or Fall Restraint: a system that will allow the worker to approach a fall hazard and work but will not allow the worker to fall to a lower level
- Fall Arrest: a system that will protect a person from crashing on to a lower level after a fall (e.g. fall arrest harness/lanyard)
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Test your knowledge on the series of steps taken to prevent injuries from unintentional falls at height, including the roles of competent and qualified persons in ensuring safety.
