OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program Practice Test

In which scenario is fall protection not required?

1. When workers are on a ladder

2. When workers are on scaffolding

3. When a worker is doing masonry work in a controlled access zone and the height of a brick wall has reached 4 feet

4. When workers are on rooftops over six feet

The correct answer is: When a worker is doing masonry work in a controlled access zone and the height of a brick wall has reached 4 feet

Fall protection is not required in the scenario where a worker is doing masonry work in a controlled access zone and the height of the brick wall has reached 4 feet because OSHA regulations have specific height requirements for when fall protection measures must be implemented. For most construction activities, fall protection is mandated when workers are exposed to falls of six feet in the construction industry. However, there are exceptions based on the type of work and the specific circumstances such as controlled access zones. In this case, the controlled access zone indicates that the work area is managed to limit access and exposure risks, allowing for less stringent fall protection measures. For work in such zones, particularly when the height is below the threshold where general fall protection becomes necessary, it is permissible for workers to operate without a fall protection system in place. This scenario is designed to provide flexibility in environments where risks can be managed more effectively through controlled access rather than blanket fall protection laws.