Safety Trained Supervisor in Construction (STSC) Practice Exam

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What is the minimum height at which a safety net system must be installed to catch falling objects?

10 feet
15 feet
20 feet
30 feet

The correct answer is: 15 feet

The minimum height at which a safety net system must be installed to effectively catch falling objects is indeed 30 feet. Safety nets are designed to prevent injuries from falling materials or tools that might drop from heights. According to OSHA regulations, specifically 1926.502, safety nets must be installed as close as possible to the working surface but not more than 30 feet below it. This height requirement is established to ensure that any materials falling from the workplace are effectively captured by the nets, thereby reducing the risk of injury to workers below. If the net system is installed at insufficient heights, there’s a greater chance that falling objects could bypass the nets entirely, compromising their protective function. Thus, the correct choice reflects the legal and safety standards that guide the use of safety net systems in construction settings.