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What kind of work is a Type D full-body harness designed for?

Rescue

Ladder climbing

Conned spaces

With work positioning systems

With raising and lowering controlled descent systems

With a fall arrest system mounted on or adjacent to ladders or towers

Which of these are facts about a lanyard used for fall protection?
 It can be vertical, horizontal, or self-retractable

It is a connector component of a fall protection system

It is usually 0.61 m, 1.22 m, or 1.83 m (2, 4 or 6 feet) long

It can be a exible line of webbing, or a synthetic or wire rope

It is typically rigged between substantial anchor points

It is used to secure your safety belt or full body harness to a lifeline or to an anchor

Which of these are facts about an emergency rescue plan?

It is required by OHS legislation

It should be posted in a conspicuous place

It should include procedure for fall hazard emergencies

It should be included in your employers Fall Protection Plan

It should be communicated to all workers before work begins

Which parts of a synthetic rope lanyard must you inspect each time before you use it?

The rope

The ropes diameter

The thimbles and eyes

The rope splices

The snap hooks

The tagging system

What are some factors that increase your risk of falling when working at height?

When equipment is misused or is in poor condition

Poor lighting, slippery surfaces, inadequate housekeeping

Missing, unsuitable, and poorly maintained protective devices

Poor work practices like unclear job procedure or lack of training

When appropriate PPE is unavailable, misused, or not used when it is required

Unguarded openings in oors, work surfaces, or walls of buildings, or other structures

What is the purpose of a thorough inspection of your ladder before each use?
 To identify any defects

To add additional time to a job

To ensure that it is your ladder

To ensure the ladder is t for you to use

To give you time to think of an alternative to using a ladder

To verify that the ladder meets the CSA standard for ladders

The purpose of a lanyard retraction test is to ensure the lifeline is retracting smoothly into and out of the housing.

True

False

If your employer faces the same fall hazards at multiple work sites, and the fall protection equipment and rescue
procedures are identical at each, does your employer need a Fall Protection Plan for each work site?

Yes

No

A designed xed support anchor system consists of load-rated anchors that are specically designed and
temporarily installed for fall protection purposes.

True

False

In which situations, by law, can procedures be used in place of fall protection equipment?

Roof inspections

Emergency repairs

When working above expensive machinery

When working on top of a vehicle or load

The installation or removal of fall protection equipment

At-height transfers between equipment and structures (if allowed by manufacturers specications)

What components must a permanent guardrail consist of in order to meet the requirements of provincial and
territorial legislation?

Top rail
 Mid-rail

Floor boards

Overhead canopy

Toe board (some jurisdictions)

Securely fastened supporting posts

Which of these are examples of connectors used to interconnect the components of a fall protection system?

D-rings

Carabiners

O-rings

Oval rings

Self-locking connectors

Snap hooks

What components should a full-body harness capable of fullling all the functions of an industrial fall arrest
system include?

D-ring

Energy absorber

Shoulder straps

Leg or thigh straps

Waist strap (optional)

Subpelvic strap (optional)

What are some additional hazards that can exist below your work area when working at heights?

Water

Hoarding

Safety net

Operating machinery

Electrical equipment

Hazardous substances

Which of these are characteristics of a vertical lifeline?

 Can be permanently or temporarily installed

Must meet the requirements of the applicable CSA standard

Typically used in conjunction with a fall arrester, like a rope grab

A synthetic or wire rope or xed rail rigged between two substantial anchor points

A length of synthetic bre or steel wire rope attached to an independent point of anchorage

Allows you to move along a work surface while remaining securely connected to a fall arrest system

Is the use of a control zone a suitable method of fall protection for skeletal structure work or scaold erection or
removal?

Yes

No

You need to post a sign to warn workers about a hazard. What wording should your sign include?

Must include the word Danger

Must include the expiry date of the sign

Must include the date the sign was posted

Must include the name of the company you are working for

Must state that entry by unauthorized people into the area is strictly forbidden

Are employers required to provide proper training about ladder safety before any ladder is used?

Yes

No

When you are working at height near a wall or oor opening, an open-top container, or a walkway, what type of
control should be used?

Elimination

Personal Protective Equipment

Engineering control, like guardrails or a protective cover

Administrative control, like scheduling, signage, or procedures

Do rescue procedures need to be included in a Fall Protection Plan when a travel restraint system is going to be
used?
 Yes

No

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