Slip, Trip And Fall Prevention

10 Questions | By EPGrzybowski | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Total Attempts: 553

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This quiz tests your knowledge of what causes slips, trips and falls and how to prevent them.

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1.

Which of the following would not likely cause a slip, trip or fall?
- A.
  
  Changes in walking direction
- B.
  
  Walking at the same speed
- C.
  
  Unexpected footing conditions
- D.
  
  All the above
2.

Which of the following could help to cause a fall?
- A.
  
  Slowing down up when carrying a heavy load
- B.
  
  Taking your time to complete a job
- C.
  
  Cracked splintered or rutted damage to decking
- D.
  
  All the above
3.

Which of the following is something that you can do to prevent slips, trips and falls while working?
- A.
  
  Walk at a normal rate, keep hands out of pockets
- B.
  
  Never run
- C.
  
  Slow down when moving between different surfaces
- D.
  
  All the above
4.

If you must walk on deck in rough seas which of the following should you do?
- A.
  
  Move slowly
- B.
  
  Keep your feet wide apart
- C.
  
  Use sturdy handholds
- D.
  
  All the above.
5.

Falls causing serious injury usually occur from what height ot less?
- A.
  
  20
- B.
  
  10
- C.
  
  5
- D.
  
  3
6.

How do your feet benefit the rest of your body?
- A.
  
  They act as a foundation.
- B.
  
  They get you where you are going.
- C.
  
  They hold you up.
- D.
  
  None of the above.
7.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can disrupt the timing of your gait.
- A.
  
  Genetics
- B.
  
  Developmental problems
- C.
  
  Previous trauma
- D.
  
  Abnormmal weight
- E.
  
  All the above are factors that can disrupt your gait
8.

_______________ are the result of unrecoverable slips or trips.
- A.
  
  Injuries
- B.
  
  Law suits
- C.
  
  Falls
- D.
  
  None of the above.
9.

What is the most frequent cause of a slip, trip, or fall?
- A.
  
  Wearing the wrong shoes
- B.
  
  Shoes untied
- C.
  
  Trash on the floor
- D.
  
  Lack of awareness
10.

At what height should fall protection measures be implemented?
- A.
  
  20
- B.
  
  10
- C.
  
  6
- D.
  
  3