Which area should be monitored for fall hazards due to gravity?

• A. Ground
• B. Overhead
• C. Interior
• D. Exterior

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that falling hazards from gravity come from above you. In a structural collapse, debris, loose ceilings, unsupported beams, or other materials overhead can give way and drop into the work area. By monitoring the overhead, you’re actively looking for anything that could fall and cause injury, and you can set up exclusion zones, reinforce protection, or adjust your position to stay out of the path of potential drops. Ground, interior, or exterior areas aren’t the primary sources of gravity-driven fall hazards in this context, so the area above you is the one to watch most closely.