Beginning April 1, 2015, qualified workers must use fall protection while climbing or changing locations on poles, towers, or similar structures.
T/F correct answers True
OSHA will require all fall arrest equipment to pass a drop test after it is ? .
a. abraded
b. arc tested
c. cut
d. shock...
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Beginning April 1, 2015, qualified workers must use fall protection while climbing or changing
locations on poles, towers, or similar structures.
T/F correct answers True
OSHA will require all fall arrest equipment to pass a drop test after it is ? .
a. abraded
b. arc tested
c. cut
d. shock loaded correct answers b. arc tested
Work positioning equipment must meet the electric arc exposure requirements.
T/F correct answers False
When selecting equipment, the Qualified Electrical Worker should make the selection based on ?
.
a. best value
b. most popular brand
c. most suitable for intended work
d. use by other crew members correct answers c. most suitable for intended work
To minimize the chance of injury in the event of a fall, lanyards should be kept ? .
a. as short as possible
b. wherever available
c. wherever cheapest
d. where most suitable for intended work correct answers a. as short as possible
A ? system is a barrier erected to prevent employees from falling to lower levels.
a. cover
b. kickboard
c. guardrail
d. tape and flagging correct answers c. guardrail
What is the OSHA specified maximum length a worker can fall while using a lanyard?
a. 2'
b. 4'
c. 6'
d. 12' correct answers c. 6'
Personal fall arrest systems, work-positioning equipment, or fall restraint systems must be used
when an employee is working on a pole, tower, or similar structure more than ? above the
ground.
a. 2'
b. 4'
c. 6'
, d. 8' correct answers b. 4'
A system that consists of an anchorage, connectors, and body harness, and includes a
lanyard/deceleration device, lifeline, or combination thereof, is called a personal fall arrest
system.
T/F correct answers True
Tree branches, utility line conductors, cables, tower legs, cross bracing, and lattice work are
considered lower levels by OSHA.
T/F correct answers False
According to OSHA, a fall arrest system should be rigged so that a worker cannot free fall more
than ? nor contact any lower level.
a. 2'
b. 4'
c. 6'
d. 8' correct answers c. 6'
D-rings and snap hooks used for fall protection must have a minimum tensile strength of ? .
a. 1,000 lbs
b. 3,000 lbs
c. 5,000 lbs
d. 10,000 lbs correct answers c. 5,000 lbs
When working from an aerial lift, a fall restraint or personal fall arrest system shall be used.
T/F correct answers True
OSHA specifies that the maximum length of a lanyard shall provide for a fall of no greater than ?
.
a. 0'
b. 2'
c. 4'
d. 6' correct answers d. 6'
With a work positioning system, a worker can fall ? .
a. 0'
b. 2'
c. 4'
d. 6' correct answers b. 2'
A work positioning device cannot be used while climbing step bolts on a concrete or steel pole.
T/F correct answers False
Guardrail systems used to meet the requirement of fall protection shall be constructed with a rail
height of ? , plus or minus three inches.
a. 30"
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