#1
Which of the following is considered a leading cause of workplace fatalities?
Electrocution
Slips, trips, and falls
Exposure to harmful substances
Machinery accidents
#2
What is the purpose of a fall protection plan according to OSHA regulations?
To minimize the need for safety equipment
To outline procedures for preventing falls
To increase worker productivity
To reduce paperwork
#3
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of failing to comply with OSHA fall protection regulations?
Fines and penalties
Worker compensation benefits
Work stoppage
Legal liability
#4
What is the primary purpose of OSHA's General Duty Clause?
To ensure adequate training for workers
To establish minimum wage standards
To provide guidelines for workplace safety
To require employers to provide a safe work environment
#5
What does the acronym 'OSHA' stand for?
Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Authority
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Occupational Standards and Hazard Agency
#6
What is the minimum height requirement for fall protection according to OSHA standards?
4 feet
6 feet
8 feet
10 feet
#7
Which of the following is NOT a type of fall protection system recognized by OSHA?
Guardrails
Safety nets
Personal fall arrest systems
Safety goggles
#8
Which of the following is an example of passive fall protection?
Safety harness
Safety net
Guardrail
Safety lanyard
#9
In which industry is fall protection most commonly required by OSHA?
Food service
Retail
Construction
Education
#10
What is the purpose of a safety monitoring system in fall protection?
To monitor employee productivity
To alert workers of approaching falls
To notify management of safety violations
To prevent falls by supervising workers
#11
According to OSHA standards, what must be done before workers are exposed to fall hazards?
They must sign a waiver
They must undergo extensive training
A fall protection plan must be developed
They must wear helmets
#12
What is the maximum arresting force allowed by OSHA for personal fall arrest systems?
900 pounds
1800 pounds
2000 pounds
5000 pounds
#13
What is the primary purpose of a personal fall arrest system?
To prevent falls
To cushion the impact of a fall
To arrest a worker's fall
To signal when a fall occurs
#14
According to OSHA, what must employers do to ensure the safety of workers who are exposed to fall hazards?
Provide workers with cell phones
Conduct regular safety inspections
Have workers sign a liability waiver
Implement fall protection measures
#15
What is the primary purpose of a safety harness in fall protection?
To prevent falls
To cushion the impact of a fall
To arrest a worker's fall
To attach to a lanyard or lifeline