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Attic Quiz

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Reducing Falls during Residential Construction: Working in Attics

1. The fall protection methods in this fact sheet _____ be suitable in all situations.
a. may
b. should
c. may not
d. none of the above
2. Working in a low attic can be difficult. Employees moving through these spaces may be exposed to fall
hazards at the openings between __________.
a. truss webs
b. truss top chords
c. truss chords
d. all of the above
3. In all cases, ___________ must evaluate the hazards and take steps to reduce the risk of falls. Using
appropriate fall protection measures reduces risks and saves lives.
a. employees
b. employers
c. own owners
d. all of the above
4. Before beginning the job, identify fall protection needs. Survey the attic to determine what fall
protection systems can be used. Plan ahead and have those systems in place while the workers report to
the job.
a. true
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b. false
5. Workers can be injured if they fall through the ceiling to a lower level. Employers must determine if
the walking/working surfaces in attics have the ___________ to support workers safely
a. strength
b. structural integrity
c. both a & b
d. none of the above
6. Only after this determination of the structural integrity has been made should workers be allowed to
__________ those areas.
a. resume work in
b. enter
c. reoccupy
d. all of the above
7. If the area around the plywood or planking is open, and the work area is ___ feet or more above a lower
level, the employer generally must ensure that workers use fall protection meeting OSHA requirements
a. 4
b. 6
c. 8
d. 10
8. OSHA’s fall protection requirements for residential construction work performed on scaffolds and
ladders are specified in Subpart L and Subpart X, respectively, _____ in 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)).
a. are located
b. partly located
c. are not
d. none of the above
9. A PFAS is designed to safely stop a fall before the worker strikes a lower level. The system includes
three major components:
a. An anchorage to which the other components of the PFAS are rigged.
b. A full body belt or harness worn by the worker.
c. A connector, such as a lanyard or lifeline, linking the harness to the anchorage. A rip-stitch
lanyard, or deceleration device, is typically a part of the system.
d. both a & c
10. For more information on the requirements for a PFAS, refer to ____________.
a. 29 CFR 1926.502(d)
b. Subpart L
c. Subpart X
d. all of the above
11. Remember that workers must use full-body belts or harnesses in fall arrest systems.
a. true
b. false
12. ____ can cause serious injury during a fall, and OSHA prohibits their use as part of fall arrest systems.
a. Body belts
b. Body Harness
c. Lanyard
d. Lifeline
13. OSHA requires that anchors for a PFAS either be able to hold at least _________ pounds per worker
and be used under the supervision of a qualified person.
a. 3000
b. 4000
c. 5000
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d. 500

14. OSHA requires that anchors for a PFAS either be able to hold at least maintain a safety factor of at
least __________ and be used under the supervision of a qualified person.
a. two
b. twice the impact load
c. triple the impact load
d. both a & b
15. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions or consult a qualified person when installing ________
to ensure that they are strong enough to hold the sudden weight of a falling worker.
a. lifeline
b. lanyard
c. anchors
d. all of the above
16. There are anchorages available on the market that can meet OSHA’s strength requirements if they are
installed in accord with the manufacturer’s instructions, with the right number of properly sized _______.
a. nails
b. screws
c. both a & b
d. none of the above
17. Also, employers may find it possible to provide safe anchorage down the length of an entire attic by
properly installing an engineered horizontal _________.
a. lifeline
b. lanyard
c. anchors
d. all of the above
18. With advance planning on new construction projects, some anchorage systems can be preinstalled
before the trusses are lifted into position. This method permits workers to attach their ________to an
anchorage immediately upon entering the attic space.
a. lifeline
b. lanyard
c. anchors
d. all of the above
19. A self-retracting lanyard is appropriate for a fall restraint system when the worker can reach the fall
hazard when the lanyard is fully extended.
a. true
b. false
20. A fall restraint system is comprised of a body belt or body harness, an anchorage, connectors, and
other necessary equipment.
a. true
b. false
21. OSHA recommends that fall restraint systems have the capacity to withstand _____ pounds of force
a. 2000
b. 3000
c. 4000
d. 5000
22. o OSHA recommends that fall restraint systems have the capacity of twice the minimum expected
force that is needed to restrain the worker from exposure to the fall hazard.
a. true
b. false
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23. ___________, stationary or mobile, can be erected below the attic work area. Workers on the scaffold
can work between truss chords and joists to perform some installation activities.
a. Safety Nets
b. Scaffolds
c. Ladders
d. none of the above
24. _________ A-frame and platform ________ can provide safe platforms from which workers on the
lower level can perform some tasks in the attic above.
a. Safety Nets
b. Scaffolds
c. Ladders
d. none of the above
25. In some situations, employers may be able to place _________ underneath truss chords to prevent
workers from falling to the level below. ________ must be installed to prevent contact with the surface
or structures below them.
a. Safety Nets
b. Scaffolds
c. Ladders
d. none of the above
26. As a result, fall protection may be a viable way to provide fall restraint in situations in which the
employer has concerns about the adequacy of available anchorage points for fall arrest equipment.
a. true
b. false
27. When working at heights of 6 feet or greater, the employer is not allowed use ladders or scaffolds.
a. true
b. false
28. OSHA Standard: 29 CFR 1926 Subpart ___ – Fall Protection.
a. X
b. L
c. M
d. F
29. State Plan Guidance: ________ states or territories currently operate their own OSHAapproved
state plans.
a. 25
b. 26
c. 27
d. 50
30. State plan workplace health and safety standards must be at least as effective as comparable Federal
OSHA standards. State plans have the option of promulgating more stringent standards and, therefore,
may have additional requirements for residential construction.
a. true
b. false
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Attic Falling Quiz-Answer Sheet

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