Fall Protection Fundamentals GO Transit – 2 Day Course
Fall Protection Fundamentals - Review Test
Name:
Date: Mark:
In each of the following question, select or provide the correct answer.
1. In Ontario, Fall protection is required by all employees who work;
a) 8 feet (2.4 m) or more above a safe level
b) 10 feet (3 m) or more above a safe level
c) 12 feet (3.2 m) or more above a safe level
2. The maximum increase in the length of a personal shock absorber
after deployment is;
a) .6 meters (2 feet)
b) 1.2 meters (4 feet)
c) 1.8 meters (6 feet)
d) none of the above
3. Which of the following are advantages of wearing full body harnesses;
a) keeps a fallen worker in an upright position
b) transfers forces to the sub-pelvic area
c) prolonged suspension is more “safe” and “comfortable”
d) can be suited to fit a variety of applications
e) all of the above
4. The required attachment point on a full body harness unless using a
ladder climbing device for fall protection is;
a) frontal “D” rings
b) dorsal “D” ring
c) work positioning “D” rings
d) leg loops
e) any of the above
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5. List 7 things you would check for when performing a “Partner Check”
after your co-worker has donned their harness;
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
6. In the event of a fall, personal shock absorbers are used to reduce
impact loading on;
a) the worker
b) the anchorage
c) the worker and the anchorage
7. All ropes used for lifelines must be free of knots and rated for;
a) 4,000 lb.
b) 5,000 lb.
c) 6,000 lb.
8. It is acceptable to place more than one snap hook in any given “D”
ring.
True
False
9. The use of locking hardware eliminates the chance of snap hook roll
out.
True
False
10. A self-retracting lanyard must be taken out of service if there are any
signs that it has seen a shock load.
True
False
11. All fall protection equipment must be inspected by the user:
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a) once per year.
b) once every six months.
c) only when necessary.
d) before every use.
12. The four (4) key elements of fall protection are:
1.) ________________________________________________
2.) ________________________________________________
3.) ________________________________________________
4.) ________________________________________________
13. What are some of the factors to be considered when calculating total
fall distance on a fall protection system?
a) deceleration distance.
b) height of worker.
c) safety factor.
d) length of connecting means.
e) all of the above.
14. A personal travel restraint system is required when working in an
elevating device at all times at GO Transit?
True
False
15. What is the maximum number of workers that can be attached to any
designated anchor point at any one time?
a) One
b) Two
c) Does not matter
d) Refer to the written Safety Plan for that area/system.
16. A swing fall can generate just as much force as a free fall.
True
False
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17. The law dictates that a written rescue plan must be in place any time
fall arrest systems are in use by a worker and that all falls must be
reported to the Ministry of Labour.
True
False
18. When placing a straight ladder against the side of a building for access
to the roof, how many rungs should extend past the edge of the roof?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) none of the above
19. It is acceptable to make any modifications necessary to ladders in
house?
True
False
20. Fall protection is required in elevating devices to prevent users from:
a) standing on the railings
b) over reaching
c) using ladders from the deck
d) being thrown out of the basket or railing
e) all of the above
21. Travel restraint must be used on mezzanine levels any time the
guardrails are open or missing for any reason.
True
False
22. The maximum safe working load for fall arrest equipment includes the
weight of tools or equipment.
True
False
23. All fall arrest equipment can be used until it fails an inspection by a
fully trained and competent person or has been used in fall arrest
service.
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True
False
24. When inspecting fall protection equipment, you find a condition that
you believe effects the safe operation of that piece of equipment.
What do you do?
a) use it any way
b) take another kit and leave it for someone else
c) destroy it so it will not create a hazard
d) tag it as unsafe and immediately advise your supervisor
e) contact someone more qualified to inspect the equipment
25. When in doubt about which piece of fall arrest equipment is
appropriate for a certain job you should contact:
a) your supervisor
b) a fully trained and competent individual
c) the manufacturers agent
d) use what you think is best
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