Types of Fall Protection Systems for Roofing Safety

Question 1

Which fall protection system is a personal protective equipment (PPE) that attaches the user to an anchor point to prevent falls?

Accepted Answer

Personal fall arrest system

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Guardrails

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Safety nets

Question 2

Which component of a personal fall arrest system (PFAS) is worn around the body and typically attaches to a lanyard and lifeline?

Accepted Answer

Body harness

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Safety line

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Guardrail

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Safety net

Question 3

Which type of fall protection system provides a physical barrier to prevent falls from occurring?

Accepted Answer

Guardrail

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Personal fall arrest system

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Safety net

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Fixed ladder

Question 4

Which component of a PFAS is designed to minimize the force of a fall by absorbing and dissipating energy?

Accepted Answer

Shock-absorbing lanyard

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Anchor point

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Lifeline

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Harness

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered a suitable anchor point for a PFAS?

Accepted Answer

Forklift

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Rooftop parapet

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Structural steel

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Wooden trusses

Question 6

How often should a PFAS be inspected?

Accepted Answer

Before each use

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Monthly

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Annually

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Only if damaged

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a personal fall arrest system component?

Accepted Answer

Guardrail

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Full-body harness

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Lanyard

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Shock-absorbing lanyard

Question 8

What is the function of a shock-absorbing lanyard in a fall arrest system?

Accepted Answer

To reduce the force of impact during a fall

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To prevent falls

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To catch a falling worker

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To provide a secure anchor point

Question 9

Which advantage do safety nets offer in fall protection?

Accepted Answer

They can catch multiple workers simultaneously

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They are simple and quick to set up and remove

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They provide complete protection against falls

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They are economical options

Question 10

How often should personal fall arrest systems be inspected?

Accepted Answer

Daily

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Weekly

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Monthly

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Annually

Question 11

What is the purpose of an anchorage connector in a fall protection system?

Accepted Answer

To secure the lanyard to an anchor point

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To connect the lanyard to the harness

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To absorb energy during a fall

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To prevent the lanyard from tangling

Question 12

Which consideration is IRRELEVANT when choosing a fall protection system?

Accepted Answer

Cost of the system

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Type of work being performed

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Roofing materials and conditions

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Worker's weight and height

Question 13

Which US authority enforces regulations for fall protection systems in roofing?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

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EPA

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ANSI

Question 14

Which type of fall protection system consists of a body harness attached to an anchorage point by a lanyard?

Accepted Answer

Personal fall arrest system

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Guardrails

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Safety nets

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Toe boards

Question 15

Which component of a fall protection system spans across a walking/working surface and prevents workers from falling over the edge?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal lifeline

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Anchor point

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Body harness

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Vertical lifeline

Question 16

Which type of fall protection system is designed to catch workers who fall and prevent them from striking a lower level?

Accepted Answer

Safety nets

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Toe boards

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Guardrails

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Personal fall arrest systems

Question 17

When selecting a fall protection system for a job, which factor should be the primary consideration?

Accepted Answer

Job site conditions

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Cost

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Ease of installation

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Worker preference

Question 18

Which regulation establishes safety requirements for roofing work in the United States?

Accepted Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23

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ANSI A10.8

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NFPA 70E

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UL 508A

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of a toe board?

Accepted Answer

To prevent workers from stepping off the edge

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To prevent materials from falling

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To catch falling tools

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To support guardrails

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a competent person under OSHA regulations when it comes to fall protection?

Accepted Answer

Repairing damaged equipment

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Selecting and inspecting equipment

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Training workers

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Monitoring job site conditions

Question 21

Which type of fall protection system is composed of a full-body harness, a connecting device, and an anchor point?

Accepted Answer

Personal Fall Arrest System

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Guardrail System

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Fall Restraint System

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Safety Net System

Question 22

What is the primary advantage of utilizing guardrails as a fall protection method?

Accepted Answer

Preventing workers from falling from an elevated surface

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Ease of installation and removal

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Enhanced comfort compared to other systems

Question 23

Which component is NOT included in a safety net system?

Accepted Answer

Lanyard

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Shock-absorbing system

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Border ropes

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Netting

Question 24

When is a fall restraint system most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

When workers face a fall hazard but have a low risk of actually falling

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When working on a level surface

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When working at heights below 6 feet

Question 25

When selecting a fall protection system, which factor is of utmost importance?

Accepted Answer

The nature of the work being performed

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Comfort of the system for the user

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Cost of the system

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Availability of the system

Question 26

What is the purpose of a self-retracting lifeline in a fall protection system?

Accepted Answer

Reduce the force of a fall by automatically retracting the line

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Allow for hands-free movement

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Prevent the user from reaching the end of the line

Question 27

Which fall protection system requires workers to remain connected to an anchor point at all times?

Accepted Answer

Tie-Off System

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Positioning System

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Rescue System

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Restraint System

Question 28

What is the primary objective of developing a fall protection plan?

Accepted Answer

To outline measures for preventing falls and ensure worker safety

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To minimize costs associated with fall protection

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To comply with OSHA regulations solely