Working at Heights Practice Test 7

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1. When must a permanent anchor system be used as the fixed support?

   1. Whenever the worker prefers it to any temporary anchor on site
   2. When installed to the Building Code and safe and practical to use
   3. Only on buildings that are more than 20 storeys tall
   4. Never; temporary anchors are always required instead

2. A trained worker changes employers while their training is still valid. What is required?

   1. Nothing at all; no further training of any kind is needed
   2. No new program, but site-specific training from the new employer
   3. A new test at the new employer's own office only
   4. The full program again, since training never transfers

3. Which of these is a fall hazard under s. 26 even if the drop is short?

   1. An opening in a work surface
   2. A level parking lot
   3. A wide, flat sidewalk
   4. A painted line on a concrete floor

4. What must an employer's instructions on fall protection include?

   1. How to choose a lanyard colour that matches the company
   2. How to rescue a worker who has fallen and cannot self-rescue
   3. How to file a lawsuit after a worker is hurt in a fall
   4. How to repaint the harnesses once each year

5. What must be true of a vertical lifeline's lower end?

   1. It reaches the ground or has a positive stop
   2. It is tied around the worker's own waist
   3. It is left hanging loose midair
   4. It is cut short to save weight

6. What is a common cause of fall injuries from ladders identified in working at heights training?

   1. Climbing with clean, dry, laced boots
   2. Keeping three points of contact
   3. Overreaching or missing the last step
   4. Facing the ladder when climbing

7. How must a fall arrest system be arranged?

   1. So the lanyard is as long as possible to give more freedom of movement
   2. So the anchor is always below the worker's feet
   3. So the worker can reach any edge of the roof without limits
   4. So the worker cannot hit the ground or an object or level below

8. Where may knots be used in a lifeline?

   1. Nowhere at all, even at the anchor
   2. Only to connect it to a fixed support
   3. Anywhere along it, to shorten it as needed
   4. Every metre, to improve the grip

9. Which feature must a fixed support not have?

   1. A clear marking showing its rated capacity
   2. Sharp edges that could cut or chafe the connection
   3. Enough strength to hold all the forces of a fall
   4. A smooth, rounded surface where the sling wraps around

10. A rental company supplies a scissor lift for a project. What is the supplier's duty?

    1. Nothing; renters accept all of the risk once it is delivered
    2. Inspect it daily on site for the length of the rental
    3. Ensure it is in good condition and complies with the law
    4. Train every worker on the site to use it at no cost

11. What is the maximum free fall allowed by a fall restricting system (other than for wood pole climbing)?

    1. 1.2 metres
    2. 0.6 metres
    3. 3 metres
    4. 1.8 metres

12. What must the employer provide to protect workers at heights, besides equipment?

    1. A bonus for working at heights
    2. Information, instruction and supervision
    3. Personal life insurance policies
    4. Free meals and transportation to the site

13. Which wood is required for a wooden guardrail?

    1. Painted plywood offcuts of any grade
    2. Hardwood flooring left over from the job
    3. Construction-grade spruce, pine or fir
    4. Any scrap wood found on the site

14. When must rescue procedures be in place relative to using fall arrest?

    1. At the end of the project
    2. Within a week after the first use on site
    3. Before any use of the fall arrest system
    4. Only after a worker actually falls

15. An anchor is directly overhead rather than off to the side. What risk does this reduce?

    1. The need for any rescue plan
    2. The weight of the lanyard
    3. The need to inspect the harness first
    4. The pendulum (swing-fall) effect

16. On a construction project, which party must ensure every employer and worker follows the law?

    1. The equipment dealer
    2. The building's tenant
    3. The local union only
    4. The constructor

17. About how far does a person fall in two seconds?

    1. About 2 metres
    2. About 20 metres
    3. About 5 metres
    4. About 50 metres

18. What is the minimum size of the posts and rails of a wooden guardrail?

    1. 19 mm by 38 mm
    2. 38 mm by 89 mm
    3. 10 mm round
    4. 89 mm by 140 mm

19. When using an automatic rope grab, what lanyard length does WorkSafeBC recommend?

    1. Any length at all
    2. 6 metres (20 ft)
    3. 0.6 metres (2 ft)
    4. 3 metres (10 ft)

20. A worker could drown, and neither guardrails nor any fall protection method is reasonably possible. What must the worker wear?

    1. Rubber boots so the worker can wade out of the water
    2. A full body harness tied to the nearest tree on shore
    3. A hard hat with a chin strap and reflective tape
    4. A lifejacket or other adequate personal flotation device

21. What is the maximum ratio of learners to instructor in classroom working at heights training?

    1. 30 to 1
    2. 12 to 1
    3. 50 to 1
    4. 2 to 1

22. Why can't workers count on catching themselves when they start to fall?

    1. Harnesses prevent workers from moving their arms
    2. Most falls happen slowly enough to step back safely
    3. A fall happens too fast; about 1.2 m in half a second
    4. Gloves are always too slippery to grab anything at all

23. Before using an existing structural feature as an anchor, what is needed?

    1. Nothing if it looks strong
    2. Verification by an engineer or competent person
    3. A quick visual check by anyone on the crew
    4. A photo sent to the supplier for approval

24. Which condition must a lanyard be kept away from?

    1. Its original storage bag
    2. Clean, dry and shaded storage areas
    3. Flame, extreme heat or corrosive materials
    4. The manufacturer's label

25. Why must workers be able to calculate total fall distance and clearance?

    1. So a fall is stopped before they hit the ground or an object
    2. To decide how fast they can work while at heights
    3. To estimate how long the shift will take to finish
    4. To work out how much rope to buy for the next project on the list

26. How must a rope grab be installed on a lifeline?

    1. On any rope at all, whatever the diameter of the rope
    2. Top toward the anchor, on rope of the specified diameter
    3. Clipped directly to the guardrail instead of a lifeline
    4. Upside down, so it slides freely toward the ground in a fall

27. Which part of a step-ladder may a worker never stand on?

    1. The second step from the bottom
    2. The top cap, top step or pail shelf
    3. Any step that is painted a bright colour
    4. The first step above the floor

28. Who must design the components of a travel restraint, fall restricting or fall arrest system under s. 26.1(3)?

    1. Any worker on site, using whatever materials are handy
    2. The equipment rental clerk who hands the gear over
    3. The supervisor, based on how the system looks once set up
    4. An engineer, to good engineering practice and CSA standards

29. Before any worker uses a fall arrest system or a safety net on a project, what must the employer develop?

    1. A list of nearby hospitals posted only at the company's head office
    2. Written procedures to rescue the worker after a fall is arrested
    3. A verbal promise that someone will call for help if needed
    4. A plan to finish the job before anyone has a chance to fall

30. Before using a step-ladder, what must be done?

    1. Remove the spreaders for space
    2. Open the legs fully and lock the spreaders
    3. Lean it closed against the nearest wall
    4. Stand it on a wooden pallet for extra height