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FallProtectionxam

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It is very important to reposition your manual fall arrester frequently to eliminate unnecessary slack which
increases fall distance, clearance requirements, and impact forces.

True

False

If your employer faces the same fall hazards at multiple work sites, and the fall protection equipment and rescue
procedures are identical at each, does your employer need a Fall Protection Plan for each work site?

Yes

No

What is the purpose of the two CSA rating categories of energy absorbers?
 To better protect workers of dierent body weights

To better protect workers based on their work environments

To better protect workers based on their potential fall distance

To better protect workers of dierent levels of work experience at heights

What are some of the indirect costs of a workplace injury?

Employee morale

Employee turnover

Deterioration of the companys reputation

Lost production time by the injured worker, coworkers and supervisor

Clean up and repair of damaged equipment

Startup after operation has been interrupted

The disadvantage automatic fall arresters is that your possible free fall distance is decreased.

True

False

Which of these are the steps to clean and store a full-body harness?

Scrub your harness vigorously

Brush o all surface dirt with a sti brush

Wipe your harness with a clean cloth and hang it to dry

Soak your harness overnight in a solution of water and mild detergent

Wipe o all surface dirt with a sponge that has been dampened in water

Squeeze the sponge dry, then dip it in a solution of water and mild detergent

Store your harness in a clean, dry area, free of fumes, heat, UV light, and corrosive elements

What three components generally make up a fall protection system?

Helmet

Anchor

Harness
 Connector

Safety boots

Which conditions, when inspecting a D-ring, should result in it being removed from service?

Cracks

Breaks

Distortion

Ability to pivot freely

Damage-free back pad

Rough or sharp edges

A safety monitor system refers to the use of a trained worker to monitor the work activities in a control zone, to
ensure the work is done in a way that minimizes the potential for you to fall.

True

False

What are some of the resources available to you that provide more information about working safely at heights?

Canadian Standards Association

Health and Safety Association

Workplace Safety Insurance Board

Provincial government toll-free number

Provincial government websites

Provincial and territorial legislation and regulations

Each time, before you use your fall protection system, you should perform a visual and manual inspection of your
lanyard, using specic criteria that depends on the type of lanyard you are using.

True

False

Which two components must you check when inspecting a fall arrester?

The rope grab working line

 The lanyard

The rope grab

The D-ring

The full-body harness

The anchor

Which of these are characteristics of a vertical lifeline?

Can be permanently or temporarily installed

Must meet the requirements of the applicable CSA standard

Typically used in conjunction with a fall arrester, like a rope grab

A synthetic or wire rope or xed rail rigged between two substantial anchor points

A length of synthetic bre or steel wire rope attached to an independent point of anchorage

Allows you to move along a work surface while remaining securely connected to a fall arrest system

Which of these are examples of connectors used to interconnect the components of a fall protection system?

D-rings

Carabiners

O-rings

Oval rings

Self-locking connectors

Snap hooks

What are the three dierent types of anchor support systems you can use when working at heights?

Heavy duty anchor support system

Boat anchor support system

Designed xed anchor support system

Temporary xed anchor support system

Human counterweight anchor support system

Existing structural features or equipment

What are some of the hazards that must be considered when selecting the type of lifeline to use as part of a fall
protection system?
 Your lifeline is UV-resistant if it will be used outdoors

Your lifeline is resistant to any chemicals in your work area

Your lifeline can stand up to the most extreme temperatures in your work area

Your lifeline may need to be ame-resistant if sparks or ames may occur in your work area

Your lifeline should be stored away from risk of contact with sharp objects, chemicals, or gasoline

You may need to prevent wear and tear when your lifeline is in contact with sharp or rough surfaces

What are some characteristics of a self-retracting device (SRD)?

Also called a retractable lifeline

Consists of a protective housing where the lifeline is coiled

Typically used in conjunction with a fall arrester, like a rope grab

A synthetic or wire rope or xed rail rigged between two substantial anchor points

The retracted end of the lifeline automatically unwinds and retracts from a drum

If the speed of the unwinding lifeline exceeds 1.5 m/sec, a sensor causes a brake to engage

When you are working at height near a wall or oor opening, an open-top container, or a walkway, what type of
control should be used?

Elimination

Personal Protective Equipment

Engineering control, like guardrails or a protective cover

Administrative control, like scheduling, signage, or procedures

What are the responsibilities of a supervisor for keeping a worksite safe when working at heights is necessary?

Ensuring everyone follows our safe work procedures

Inspecting protective equipment, devices, or clothing regularly before it is used

Working according to the occupational health and safety regulations for their jurisdiction

Providing workers with the necessary training and instructions to follow for their protection

Ensuring any protective equipment, devices, or clothing provided by our company is safe for use

Advising workers of the existence of any potential or actual danger to their health on the worksite

If a part of a guardrail along a walkway that is heavily travelled during core work hour needs to be removed to
perform maintenance, and steps are taken to schedule the maintenance outside of core work hours, what type of
hazard control is being used?
 Elimination

Engineering

Administrative

Personal Protective Equipment

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