Fall Protection Quiz

BLR’s Safety Training Presentations
Name: ___________________________________________  Date: _______________

1.	Fall protection is required when working 10 feet or more above a lower level.
	True or False

2.	Describe the only work situation in which the use of a body belt is acceptable. _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

3.	Besides a personal fall arrest system, name two other fall protection systems. _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

4.	Because of its strength, a lanyard made only out of steel cable is the safest.  
	True or False

5.	The arresting force equals your body weight multiplied  ____________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

6.	Your personal fall arrest system should be inspected once per month.  
	True or False

7.	Name the piece of equipment that absorbs most of the fall-arresting energy. _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

8.	Tying a knot for a connector may be done only in a few specific circumstances. 
	True or False

9.	For fall arrest, connect the lanyard to the D-ring on the front of the harness.  
	True or False

10.	What work habit will help prevent injury to both the aboveground worker and those below him?________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

Fall Protection Quiz
BLR’s Safety Training Presentations
Answer sheet

1.	False. Fall protection is required when working six feet or more above a lower level.
2.	Body belts may be used only for work restraint.
3.	Guardrails, safety nets, controlled access zones, warning line systems, safety monitoring.
4.	False. A steel cable provides no give, so all the arresting forces are exerted on the body.
5.	The arresting force equals your body weight multiplied by fall distance. To reduce fall distance, always connect to an anchor that is above your shoulders.
6.	False. Your personal fall arrest system should be inspected prior to each use.
7.	Deceleration device such as shock absorbing lanyard, rope grab device, or a retracting lifeline.
8.	False. A knot shall never be used as a connection in a personal fall arrest system.
9.	False. The lanyard must be attached to the D-ring on your upper back for fall arrest.
10. 	Keep tools organized and away from edges to prevent tripping and kicking them over the edge.