Working at Heights Practice Test 2

All 30 questions in this test

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1. Each vertical lifeline should be attached to what?

   1. The same anchor as the hoist
   2. A loose bundle of rebar
   3. Another worker's lifeline
   4. Its own independent anchor

2. Posts of a guardrail are normally no more than how far apart, unless the system is built for greater loads?

   1. 1 metre only
   2. 10 metres
   3. 5 metres
   4. 2.4 metres

3. Where a worker may drown, where must the rescue equipment be kept?

   1. In the supplier's warehouse until needed
   2. Locked in the head office across town
   3. At the nearest public marina only
   4. In a suitable location on or near the project

4. Why must employers add to an approved working at heights program?

   1. To cover their own workplace procedures and equipment
   2. Because approved programs are optional for employers
   3. To shorten the program to under an hour of training
   4. Because the ministry no longer approves any programs

5. May two short ladders be tied together to make a longer one?

   1. No, unless the manufacturer's instructions allow it
   2. Yes, if a co-worker holds the joint the whole time
   3. Yes, with strong tape wrapped around both rails
   4. Yes, for jobs lasting under an hour

6. What are the two modules of an approved working at heights program?

   1. First Aid and Rescue
   2. Basic Theory and Practical
   3. Roofing and Steel
   4. Ladders and Scaffolds sections

7. What is an anchor point in a fall protection system?

   1. The heaviest tool in the worker's tool belt
   2. The spot where a falling worker lands
   3. The lowest rung of a portable ladder
   4. The secure point the system is connected to

8. How many people may use one lanyard at a time?

   1. Two
   2. Any number
   3. Three
   4. One

9. A worker using a fall restricting system slips farther than its design distance. What must happen?

   1. Report it at the end of the month in the safety log
   2. Take it out of service until the manufacturer certifies it
   3. Shorten the lanyard by tying a knot and keep working
   4. Keep using it, since nobody was injured in the slip

10. What does working at heights training teach about lifelines in use?

    1. How to protect them from damage while working
    2. How to tie extra knots for grip
    3. How to share one with a partner
    4. How to splice two lifelines together on site

11. Besides approved working at heights training, what does O. Reg. 213/91 require before a worker uses a fall protection system?

    1. A signed waiver releasing the employer from any responsibility
    2. A second approved program from a different provider
    3. A doctor's note confirming the worker is not afraid of heights at all
    4. Training in its use, with oral and written instructions

12. A fixed access ladder rises 7 m above the floor. What is required?

    1. A second ladder installed right beside the first
    2. A sign telling workers to climb slowly and carefully at all times
    3. A safety cage starting no more than 2.2 m above the floor
    4. Nothing extra, since fixed ladders are always safe

13. On a harness label, which class letter means fall arresting?

    1. P
    2. D
    3. A
    4. E

14. Besides the static force values, how else may a temporary fixed support's capacity be shown?

    1. By its colour matching the harness
    2. By dynamic testing to good engineering practice
    3. By asking the worker if it feels strong enough
    4. By its age and how long it has been there

15. Why should a lanyard be kept as short as practical?

    1. To make it lighter to carry around the site
    2. So it fits in a smaller storage bag
    3. So more workers can share it at once
    4. To reduce how far the worker can fall

16. In B.C., at what fall height is fall protection required, or less if a fall could cause serious injury?

    1. 10 metres
    2. 1 metre
    3. 3 metres
    4. 7.5 metres

17. Why is a full body harness better than a safety belt in a fall?

    1. It removes the need for any anchor point
    2. It lets the worker fall a longer distance
    3. It is cheaper to buy and lighter to carry around
    4. It spreads the force over more of the body

18. In Ontario's ranking, which method comes last?

    1. A guardrail system
    2. A safety net
    3. A fall restricting system
    4. A travel restraint system

19. What three parts must a guardrail system have?

    1. A handrail, a kick plate and a mesh roof
    2. Two posts, a chain and a hanging warning sign
    3. A top rail, a warning flag and a rope barrier
    4. A top rail, an intermediate rail and a toe board

20. WorkSafeBC recommends limiting free fall in a fall arrest system to no more than how far?

    1. 0.1 metres
    2. 1.2 metres
    3. 3 metres
    4. 6 metres

21. Which is a fall hazard that working at heights training says workers must recognize?

    1. Fragile surfaces and skylights
    2. Parked delivery vans
    3. Indoor drinking fountains
    4. Freshly painted interior walls

22. Who must inspect and test a safety net before it is put in service?

    1. An engineer, or a competent person under an engineer
    2. Any worker who will be working above the net that day
    3. The supplier's sales staff when the net is delivered
    4. Nobody, if the net was used on a previous project

23. After it arrests a fall, what must a full body harness not do by itself?

    1. Support the worker's legs
    2. Hold the worker upright
    3. Release or further lower the worker
    4. Stay attached to the lanyard and anchor

24. A worker is told to work at an unprotected roof edge with no fall protection. What may the worker do under the OHSA?

    1. Refuse the work and report it to the supervisor or employer
    2. Refuse and go home for the rest of the week without telling anyone
    3. Do the work quickly, since refusals are not allowed on construction
    4. Call a news reporter before telling anyone at the workplace

25. After a learner passes the written test, what must the evaluator do?

    1. Review the incorrect answers with the learner
    2. Nothing more; a pass ends the program at once
    3. Destroy the test so nobody can see the answers
    4. Send the test to the WSIB for a second mark

26. Who must design a horizontal lifeline system on an Ontario construction project?

    1. An engineer
    2. The equipment rental clerk
    3. The worker who will use it that day
    4. Any supervisor on site

27. What must every project where workers rely on fall arrest systems or safety nets have?

    1. A second crew on every floor
    2. A rescue helicopter on standby
    3. A site-specific rescue plan
    4. A ban on all overtime work

28. Which material may replace the intermediate rail of a guardrail?

    1. A painted line on the floor near the edge
    2. A row of traffic cones along the edge
    3. A single strand of plastic flagging tape
    4. Material that can withstand a 450 N point load

29. What must an employer have before any worker uses a fall arrest system or a safety net?

    1. A photo of the worker's harness
    2. A signed waiver from the worker
    3. Written rescue procedures
    4. A second safety net below the first

30. Which is a limitation of personal fall protection equipment?

    1. It never needs to be inspected before or after each use
    2. It does not remove the hazard and depends on correct use
    3. It protects every worker in the area, not just the wearer
    4. It removes the fall hazard completely for everyone on the site