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FallProtectionxam
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Rail anchor
Fluke anchor
Grapnel anchor
The lifeline of your SRD should be fully extended whenever it is not in use.
True
False
Although scaolding is slow and costly to set up and take down and requires climbing and lifting to reach the
elevated work environment, what are some of the advantages of using scaolding when working at height?
It often has handrails to help prevent you from falling and injuring yourself
It is supportive and well-secured, with four anchor points (or more) on the ground
It puts you directly in front of the surface you need to work on, without awkward angles
It provides a wide, solid surface for access for multiple workers to balance on at the same time
What safety factor should be used when determining the minimum load an anchor point must support?
At least 2
At least 3
At least 4
At least 5
What are four steps to a safe and prompt rescue of a fallen worker?
If rescue is delayed, monitor the suspended worker for signs of suspension trauma
Monitor the rescued worker and ensure they are evaluated by a healthcare professional
What should you check when performing an inspection of your snap hook?
Check that the keeper is seated rmly on the snap hook nose
Suspension trauma occurs when a worker is suspended in a harness, even for a short period of time, causing their
blood pressure to drop suciently resulting in the worker fainting, or in extreme cases, even dying.
True
False
Existing structural features or equipment, that were not designed with the intention of being used as anchor
points, can be used as anchor points or improvised anchors, if they are veried by a professional engineer or a
competent person.
True
False
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
What authority do provincial and territorial occupational health and safety inspectors have when they nd that the
requirements for working at heights are not being met?
To enter your work site
To speak to witnesses
To gather evidence
To write orders
To make requirements
To initiate prosecutions
Specic procedures for rescuing workers from mechanical hoisting systems/elevating devices
List of qualied on-site rst aid personnel, their contact info, and equipment for their use
Names and contact info for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) or re services in your area
What must you check when you perform a pre-use inspection of your full-body harness?
Check the hardware for distortion, rough or sharp edges, rust or corrosion
Check the tagging system to ensure the adopted service life has not passed
Check that the tongue buckle, bars and springs are in good working condition
Check the webbing for undue stretching, uneven thickness, or overall deterioration
It has a visual load indicator that shows whether it has arrested a fall
Is the use of a control zone a suitable method of fall protection for skeletal structure work or scaold erection or
removal?
Yes
No
What are some factors that increase your risk of falling when working at height?
Which of these are conditions you should look for when inspecting a shock absorbing lanyard that require that you
remove your lanyard from service?
Damaged bres
Indications of heat damage (hard or shiny spots, burnt, charred or melted bres, etc)
Indications of a possible fall (a missing or popped ag, a change in the core size, or undue stretching)
If your wire rope lanyard shows evidence of worn or broken wires, crushed, jammed or attened strands, or
corrosion, should your lanyard fail inspection and be removed from service?
Yes
No
What is the purpose of a thorough inspection of your ladder before each use?
To verify that the ladder meets the CSA standard for ladders
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