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By how much have fall fatalities increased annually since the 1990s?
By how much have fall fatalities increased annually since the 1990s?
- 5 percent
- 15 percent
- 20 percent
- 10 percent (correct)
Overall work fatalities have consistently increased during the 1990’s
Overall work fatalities have consistently increased during the 1990’s
False (B)
Fatal falls in 2017 were at their lowest level in the 26-year history.
Fatal falls in 2017 were at their lowest level in the 26-year history.
False (B)
What contributed to the decline in fall fatalities in 2018?
What contributed to the decline in fall fatalities in 2018?
In fatal falls to a lower level, which body part is most commonly injured?
In fatal falls to a lower level, which body part is most commonly injured?
What type of injury results in the most days away from work?
What type of injury results in the most days away from work?
Where do falls to a lower level resulting in days away from work most often occur?
Where do falls to a lower level resulting in days away from work most often occur?
Which group of workers are disproportionally injured from falls?
Which group of workers are disproportionally injured from falls?
What percentage of fall-to-a-lower-level cases involving days away from work result in 31 or more lost workdays?
What percentage of fall-to-a-lower-level cases involving days away from work result in 31 or more lost workdays?
What is the minimum estimated cost of a single elevated-fall incident?
What is the minimum estimated cost of a single elevated-fall incident?
In severe injury cases involving third-party suits, the cost of a single elevated-fall incident can easily reach:
In severe injury cases involving third-party suits, the cost of a single elevated-fall incident can easily reach:
What is the cost range for a single elevated-fall incident when third-party suits are involved in severe injury cases?
What is the cost range for a single elevated-fall incident when third-party suits are involved in severe injury cases?
What percentage of all construction sector fatalities in 2017 were attributed to the Focus Four Hazards?
What percentage of all construction sector fatalities in 2017 were attributed to the Focus Four Hazards?
Which year saw the lowest number of fatal falls in the construction sector over a 26-year period?
Which year saw the lowest number of fatal falls in the construction sector over a 26-year period?
In severe injury cases involving third-party suits, what is the estimated cost range for a single elevated-fall incident?
In severe injury cases involving third-party suits, what is the estimated cost range for a single elevated-fall incident?
What is the main purpose of eliminating or controlling fall hazards in plants, warehouses, structures, equipment, and buildings?
What is the main purpose of eliminating or controlling fall hazards in plants, warehouses, structures, equipment, and buildings?
Why are fall hazards considered a significant concern in various work environments?
Why are fall hazards considered a significant concern in various work environments?
What is the main focus of fall protection according to the text?
What is the main focus of fall protection according to the text?
What is the significance of the term 'effective' in the definition of fall protection?
What is the significance of the term 'effective' in the definition of fall protection?
What must fall protection be chosen to address?
What must fall protection be chosen to address?
What does the term 'mitigates' mean in the context of fall protection?
What does the term 'mitigates' mean in the context of fall protection?
What is emphasized about choosing fall protection according to ANSI/ASSP standards?
What is emphasized about choosing fall protection according to ANSI/ASSP standards?
What is the allowable height range for the top edge of a guardrail, according to the text?
What is the allowable height range for the top edge of a guardrail, according to the text?
What is the purpose of a mid-rail in relation to a guardrail?
What is the purpose of a mid-rail in relation to a guardrail?
In what circumstances is there some allowance for the top edge of the guardrail to exceed 45 in.?
In what circumstances is there some allowance for the top edge of the guardrail to exceed 45 in.?
In what situations is paneling or netting from floor to midrail or floor to toprail required?
In what situations is paneling or netting from floor to midrail or floor to toprail required?
What is the specific requirement for toe boards in areas where there is a possibility of objects falling below?
What is the specific requirement for toe boards in areas where there is a possibility of objects falling below?
Under what circumstance does a standard toe board not provide adequate protection?
Under what circumstance does a standard toe board not provide adequate protection?
What force must a midrail be able to resist, according to the text?
What force must a midrail be able to resist, according to the text?
In what circumstance does a standard toe board provide adequate protection?
In what circumstance does a standard toe board provide adequate protection?
