1. Q: What is the minimum fall protection requirement for structural steel
erection? ANSWER Fall protection is required at heights of 15 feet and above
for structural steel erection work, unless working in a controlled decking zone.
2. Q: What type of hard hat is required for steel erection work? ANSWER
Class G (General) or Class E (Electrical) hard hats with chin straps are required
to prevent them from falling off.
3. Q: What is the minimum safety factor for steel erection safety nets?
ANSWER Safety nets must be able to withstand a drop test with a 400-pound
bag of sand dropped from 42 inches above the net.
4. Q: When must steel erection workers wear high-visibility clothing?
ANSWER When working near mobile equipment, in areas with vehicular
traffic, or when required by the site safety plan.
5. Q: What is a controlled decking zone (CDZ)? ANSWER A designated
area where fall protection is not required, typically 90 feet wide by 90 feet deep,
where only decking operations occur.
6. Q: What footwear is required for steel erection work? ANSWER Steel-
toed safety boots with slip-resistant soles and ankle support.
7. Q: What eye protection is required during steel erection? ANSWER
Safety glasses with side shields at minimum; face shields when grinding or
cutting.
8. Q: When is hearing protection required? ANSWER When noise levels
exceed 85 decibels for an 8-hour time-weighted average.
9. Q: What is the maximum capacity for a personal fall arrest system?
ANSWER Designed to support at least 5,000 pounds or maintain a safety factor
of at least two.
10. Q: How often should fall protection equipment be inspected? ANSWER
Before each use and at least annually by a competent person.
,11. Q: What is the maximum free fall distance allowed? ANSWER 6 feet
maximum free fall distance for personal fall arrest systems.
12. Q: When are safety monitors allowed instead of fall protection?
ANSWER In controlled decking zones and connector work under specific
conditions outlined in OSHA 1926.760.
13. Q: What gloves are appropriate for steel erection? ANSWER Cut-
resistant, abrasion-resistant leather or synthetic gloves with good grip.
14. Q: What is the minimum guardrail height requirement? ANSWER Top
rail must be 42 inches (plus or minus 3 inches) above the working surface.
15. Q: When must a safety harness be replaced? ANSWER After any fall
event, if damaged, or according to manufacturer's recommendations (typically 5
years).
16. Q: What is required for working over water? ANSWER Life jackets or
buoyant work vests and rescue equipment must be available.
17. Q: What is the minimum width for a walkway on structural steel?
ANSWER 18 inches minimum width for walking/working surfaces.
18. Q: When are warning lines acceptable as fall protection? ANSWER In
controlled decking zones when used in combination with safety monitors.
19. Q: What rescue plan is required for fall protection? ANSWER A
written rescue plan detailing how workers will be rescued within a reasonable
timeframe if a fall occurs.
20. Q: What is suspension trauma? ANSWER A serious condition that
occurs when a person is suspended vertically for too long, causing blood
pooling in legs.
21. Q: How should lanyards be attached to the D-ring? ANSWER At or
above the dorsal D-ring (center of back, shoulder level).
22. Q: What is the minimum breaking strength for a lifeline? ANSWER
5,000 pounds for personal fall arrest systems.
23. Q: When must safety railing be installed? ANSWER On permanent
floors, decks, and platforms as soon as possible during erection.
24. Q: What is required when working with two-point suspension
scaffolds? ANSWER Independent lifeline and personal fall arrest system
separate from the scaffold support.
, 25. Q: What weather conditions prohibit steel erection? ANSWER High
winds over 30 mph, lightning storms, or conditions affecting visibility below
safe limits.
26. Q: What is the maximum distance between anchor points for horizontal
lifelines? ANSWER Spacing must be designed by a qualified person to
maintain proper sag and load distribution.
27. Q: When must toe boards be installed? ANSWER On scaffolds and
platforms where materials or tools could fall on workers below.
28. Q: What is required for ladder access to steel structures? ANSWER
Ladders must extend 3 feet above the landing and be secured against
displacement.
29. Q: What is the shock absorption requirement for lanyards? ANSWER
Must limit maximum arresting force to 1,800 pounds when used with body
harness.
30. Q: When can snap hooks be used? ANSWER Only with compatible
connectors; never hooked to each other or in a manner that could cause rollout.
Planning and Coordination (Questions 31-60)
31. Q: What is a site-specific erection plan? ANSWER A written plan
detailing the sequence, methods, and safety procedures for steel erection on a
particular project.
32. Q: Who must prepare the erection plan? ANSWER A qualified person
with expertise in structural steel erection.
33. Q: When must the erection plan be completed? ANSWER Before steel
erection begins and must be available at the job site.
34. Q: What is included in a pre-erection meeting? ANSWER Review of
erection sequence, safety procedures, communication methods, and emergency
procedures.
35. Q: Who should attend the pre-erection meeting? ANSWER Steel
erector, general contractor, controlling contractor, and other affected
contractors.
36. Q: What is a lift plan? ANSWER A detailed plan for each critical or
complex lift, including load weight, rigging, crane capacity, and safety
measures.
erection? ANSWER Fall protection is required at heights of 15 feet and above
for structural steel erection work, unless working in a controlled decking zone.
2. Q: What type of hard hat is required for steel erection work? ANSWER
Class G (General) or Class E (Electrical) hard hats with chin straps are required
to prevent them from falling off.
3. Q: What is the minimum safety factor for steel erection safety nets?
ANSWER Safety nets must be able to withstand a drop test with a 400-pound
bag of sand dropped from 42 inches above the net.
4. Q: When must steel erection workers wear high-visibility clothing?
ANSWER When working near mobile equipment, in areas with vehicular
traffic, or when required by the site safety plan.
5. Q: What is a controlled decking zone (CDZ)? ANSWER A designated
area where fall protection is not required, typically 90 feet wide by 90 feet deep,
where only decking operations occur.
6. Q: What footwear is required for steel erection work? ANSWER Steel-
toed safety boots with slip-resistant soles and ankle support.
7. Q: What eye protection is required during steel erection? ANSWER
Safety glasses with side shields at minimum; face shields when grinding or
cutting.
8. Q: When is hearing protection required? ANSWER When noise levels
exceed 85 decibels for an 8-hour time-weighted average.
9. Q: What is the maximum capacity for a personal fall arrest system?
ANSWER Designed to support at least 5,000 pounds or maintain a safety factor
of at least two.
10. Q: How often should fall protection equipment be inspected? ANSWER
Before each use and at least annually by a competent person.
,11. Q: What is the maximum free fall distance allowed? ANSWER 6 feet
maximum free fall distance for personal fall arrest systems.
12. Q: When are safety monitors allowed instead of fall protection?
ANSWER In controlled decking zones and connector work under specific
conditions outlined in OSHA 1926.760.
13. Q: What gloves are appropriate for steel erection? ANSWER Cut-
resistant, abrasion-resistant leather or synthetic gloves with good grip.
14. Q: What is the minimum guardrail height requirement? ANSWER Top
rail must be 42 inches (plus or minus 3 inches) above the working surface.
15. Q: When must a safety harness be replaced? ANSWER After any fall
event, if damaged, or according to manufacturer's recommendations (typically 5
years).
16. Q: What is required for working over water? ANSWER Life jackets or
buoyant work vests and rescue equipment must be available.
17. Q: What is the minimum width for a walkway on structural steel?
ANSWER 18 inches minimum width for walking/working surfaces.
18. Q: When are warning lines acceptable as fall protection? ANSWER In
controlled decking zones when used in combination with safety monitors.
19. Q: What rescue plan is required for fall protection? ANSWER A
written rescue plan detailing how workers will be rescued within a reasonable
timeframe if a fall occurs.
20. Q: What is suspension trauma? ANSWER A serious condition that
occurs when a person is suspended vertically for too long, causing blood
pooling in legs.
21. Q: How should lanyards be attached to the D-ring? ANSWER At or
above the dorsal D-ring (center of back, shoulder level).
22. Q: What is the minimum breaking strength for a lifeline? ANSWER
5,000 pounds for personal fall arrest systems.
23. Q: When must safety railing be installed? ANSWER On permanent
floors, decks, and platforms as soon as possible during erection.
24. Q: What is required when working with two-point suspension
scaffolds? ANSWER Independent lifeline and personal fall arrest system
separate from the scaffold support.
, 25. Q: What weather conditions prohibit steel erection? ANSWER High
winds over 30 mph, lightning storms, or conditions affecting visibility below
safe limits.
26. Q: What is the maximum distance between anchor points for horizontal
lifelines? ANSWER Spacing must be designed by a qualified person to
maintain proper sag and load distribution.
27. Q: When must toe boards be installed? ANSWER On scaffolds and
platforms where materials or tools could fall on workers below.
28. Q: What is required for ladder access to steel structures? ANSWER
Ladders must extend 3 feet above the landing and be secured against
displacement.
29. Q: What is the shock absorption requirement for lanyards? ANSWER
Must limit maximum arresting force to 1,800 pounds when used with body
harness.
30. Q: When can snap hooks be used? ANSWER Only with compatible
connectors; never hooked to each other or in a manner that could cause rollout.
Planning and Coordination (Questions 31-60)
31. Q: What is a site-specific erection plan? ANSWER A written plan
detailing the sequence, methods, and safety procedures for steel erection on a
particular project.
32. Q: Who must prepare the erection plan? ANSWER A qualified person
with expertise in structural steel erection.
33. Q: When must the erection plan be completed? ANSWER Before steel
erection begins and must be available at the job site.
34. Q: What is included in a pre-erection meeting? ANSWER Review of
erection sequence, safety procedures, communication methods, and emergency
procedures.
35. Q: Who should attend the pre-erection meeting? ANSWER Steel
erector, general contractor, controlling contractor, and other affected
contractors.
36. Q: What is a lift plan? ANSWER A detailed plan for each critical or
complex lift, including load weight, rigging, crane capacity, and safety
measures.
