Work At Height Quiz 2

Falls and falling objects are due to which source of hazard?

Guardrails and temporary hard barriers are what type of control measures

Elimination, Substitution and Administrative control measures all seek to do what to falls

In which HERITAGE document can one find information on the standard of inspection and safe use of scaffolding at HERITAGE?

Who can inspect and tag a scaffolding certifying that it is safe for use?

At least how many times its intended load should a suspended scaffolding be designed to withstand?

According to HERITAGE Scaffolding Management Procedure at what height of scaffolding is 100% tie-off to secure anchor point required

A scaffolding was inspected and tagged safe for use for seven days. The scaffolding was to be used by a team of mechanics working on compressor cooling unit. The team used the scaffolding on the first day and suspended work in the evening to return the following day. However, the work had to be suspended for a further 8 days. When the team returned on the 9th day, the Mechanic Supervisor asked his team to do check on the scaffolding and proceed to work if there are no visible defect. The Supervisor acted correctly, TRUE or FALSE?

According HERITAGE Scaffolding Management Procedure, scaffolding constructed 6ft or higher do not require drop object netting if there are toe boards installed. TRUE or FALSE?

An extension should always be pitched at what height to base ratio?

When using a step ladder, one must ensure that the base is ________, and the spreader is ________. What are the missing words?

How many points of contact must be maintained when using a ladder?

At what height should a fixed ladder be fitted with fall protection?

When working from a step ladder never stand on the top cap. TRUE or FALSE?

It is okay to use a portable ladder with if the anti-slip shoe is missing once the ladder is properly braced otherwise. TRUE or FALSE?

What is the maximum amount of time that work can continuously be done from a ladder?

You do not need to fall arrest equipment in an aerial platform or bucket lift if it is fully guarded and enclosed. TRUE or FALSE

Body belts are not recommended for use by OSHA and should not be used as on aerial platforms. TRUE or FALSE?

Its is okay to belt off on a sturdy adjacent structure while on an aerial platform?

What is PPE that prevents the user from reaching the leading edge of a platform called? 

What is the PPE that keeps the worker in position while working on a vertical surface called?

On an aerial platform a body belt is only to be used as what type of fall protection?

What type of lanyard is need to maintain 100 tie-off?

What force in pounds should an engineered anchor point be able to withstand?

If an engineered anchor point is not available what is the amount of force in pounds should an improvised anchor point be able to withstand?

Self retracting lifelines should limit falls to what free fall distance?

What distance should the free fall distance for PFAS not exceed?

Anchor sling can either gain or loss strength based on how they are rigged or configured. TRUE or FALSE?

You are standing on ledge eleven feet above a lower level. You have a 6ft lanyard anchored to a beam 2 feet overhead. Are you protected if you fall?

Tom wrapped his lanyard around a beam and snapped the hook back onto his lanyard. Is this a safe and secure anchor point?