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Fall Protection & Harness Safety Quiz

15 Questions•

Evaluate your knowledge of fall protection equipment and harness safety, including proper selection, use, and maintenance. Essential for preventing fall-related injuries and fatalities.

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What is the primary purpose of fall protection equipment?

To look professional

To prevent falls or arrest falls safely

To keep workers warm

To save money

At what height is fall protection typically required?

Any height

6 feet or more above a lower level

10 feet or more

Only on ladders

What are the three main types of fall protection?

Guardrails, Safety Nets, Personal Fall Arrest Systems

Helmets, Gloves, Boots

Harnesses, Lanyards, Anchors

Belts, Straps, Buckles

What should you check before using a fall protection harness?

Only the size

The condition, fit, and proper connections

Only the color

Only the brand

What is the purpose of a shock-absorbing lanyard?

To make the lanyard longer

To reduce the impact force during a fall

To keep workers warm

To save money

You should never use damaged fall protection equipment.

True

False

What is the purpose of a fall arrest anchor point?

To hang tools

To secure fall protection equipment to a strong, stable structure

To keep workers in place

To save money

What should you do if you fall while wearing fall protection?

Try to climb back up immediately

Stay calm and wait for rescue

Remove the harness

Jump to the ground

What is the purpose of a positioning device?

To arrest falls

To hold workers in place while working

To prevent falls

To keep workers warm

What should you do with fall protection equipment after a fall?

Continue using it

Remove it from service and have it inspected

Clean it and reuse

Throw it away

What is the purpose of a self-retracting lifeline?

To make the lanyard longer

To automatically retract slack and arrest falls

To keep workers warm

To save money

Fall protection equipment should be inspected before each use.

True

False

What is the purpose of a fall protection plan?

To save money

To identify fall hazards and specify protection methods

To look professional

To keep workers warm

What should you do if fall protection equipment becomes contaminated?

Continue using it

Clean it according to manufacturer instructions or replace it

Ignore the contamination

Wear it anyway

How often should fall protection equipment be inspected by a qualified person?

Never

Only after a fall

According to manufacturer recommendations

Once a year