Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, which of the following is NOT an acceptable method of fall protection for employees working at heights?
Correct Answer
C) Safety belts with lanyards
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 prohibits the use of body belts as part of personal fall arrest systems. Full body harnesses are required for fall arrest systems.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Safety belts with lanyards are specifically prohibited under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 for fall arrest systems. The regulation requires full body harnesses instead of body belts because safety belts can cause serious internal injuries during a fall arrest event. Body belts concentrate the arrest forces on the worker's midsection, potentially causing spinal compression and internal organ damage, while full body harnesses distribute forces across the shoulders, chest, and thighs.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Warning line systems
Warning line systems are approved under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 for certain roofing work applications when used in combination with other fall protection methods.
Option D: Safety net systems
Personal fall arrest systems are explicitly approved and detailed in OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, provided they use full body harnesses rather than safety belts.
Memory Technique
Think 'BELT = BAD' - Body belts cause internal damage, so OSHA requires full Body harnesses for Arrest systems.
Reference Hint
OSHA Construction Standards 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M - Fall Protection, specifically section 1926.502
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