List the primary causes of falls. correct answers ▪ A foreign object on the walking surface
▪ A design flaw in the walking area
▪ Slippery surfaces
▪ An individual's impaired physical condition
Explain briefly the most common kinds of falls. correct answers ▪ Trip and fall accidents...
INEN 423 Final || All Correct.
List the primary causes of falls. correct answers ▪ A foreign object on the walking surface
▪ A design flaw in the walking area
▪ Slippery surfaces
▪ An individual's impaired physical condition
Explain briefly the most common kinds of falls. correct answers ▪ Trip and fall accidents occur
when workers encounter an unseen foreign object in their
path.
▪ Stump and fall accidents occur when a worker's foot suddenly meets a sticky surface or a
defect in the walking surface.
▪ Step and fall accidents occur when the foot encounters an unexpected step down.
▪ Slip and fall accidents occur when the worker's center of gravity is suddenly thrown out
of balance
Explain how surface traction is measured. correct answers An effective way for comparing the
relative traction of a given surface is to use the
coefficient of friction. The coefficient of friction as a numerical correlation of the resistance
of one surface against another surface (the floor).
List and briefly explain five strategies for preventing slips. correct answers ▪ Choose the right
material from the outset.
▪ Retrofit an existing surface.
▪ Practice good housekeeping.
▪ Require nonskid footwear.
▪ Inspect surfaces frequently.
Describe the fall prevention strategies for kitchens correct answers ▪ Use a nonslip floor surface
▪ Require kitchen employees to wear slip-resistant footwear
▪ Frequently dry clean the floors after-hours using a method other than wet mopping
What are the requirements for personal fall arrest systems in OSHA regulation 1926.451(d)(16)?
correct answers ▪ Limit maximum arresting force on an employee to 900 pounds when used with
a body
belt
▪ Limit maximum arresting force on an employee to 1,800 pounds when used with a body
harness
▪ Be rigged such that an employee can neither free-fall more than 6 feet; nor contact any
lower level
▪ Bring an employee to a complete stop and limit maximum deceleration distance an
employee travels to 3.5 feet
▪ Have sufficient strength to withstand twice the potential impact energy of an employee
free-falling a distance of 6 feet, or the free fall distance permitted by the system,
whichever is less
, What is a lanyard? correct answers A flexible line of rope, wire rope, or strap that generally has a
connector at each end for
connecting the body belt or body harness to a deceleration device, lifeline, or anchorage.
Explain OSHA's recommendations for effective fall protection. correct answers ▪ Have a plan
including statement of commitment from both management and employees,
rules and regulations relating to fall protection, and an explanation of the training
program and training requirements.
▪ Establish proper fall protection requirements.
▪ Provide proper fall protection equipment and procedures and their use.
▪ Ensure fall protection device replacement.
▪ Providing training.
Explain how to assess the workplace for eye hazards? correct answers ▪ Do employees perform
tasks that may produce airborne dust or flying particles?
▪ Do employees work near others who perform tasks that may produce airborne dust or
flying particles?
▪ Do employees handle hazardous liquid chemicals or blood?
▪ Do employees work near others who handle hazardous liquid chemicals or blood?
▪ Do employees work in situations that may expose their eyes to chemical or physical
irritants?
▪ Do employees work in situations that may expose their eyes to intense light or lasers?
What should an employee look for when inspecting a ladder? correct answers ▪ See if the ladder
has the manufacturer's instruction label on it.
▪ Determine whether the ladder is strong enough.
▪ Read the label inspections about weight capacity and applications.
▪ Look for the following conditions; cracks on side rails; loose rungs, rails, or braces or
damaged connections between rungs and rails.
▪ Check for damages and corrosions.
▪ Check wooden ladders for moisture that may cause them to conduct electricity.
▪ Check metal ladders for burrs and sharp edges.
▪ Check fiberglass ladders for signs of blooming, deterioration of exposed fiberglass
List four ways to minimize standing hazards. correct answers Pick four from the following 6
ways:
▪ Antifatigue mats
▪ Shoe inserts
▪ Foot rails
▪ Improved workplace design
▪ Sit/stand chairs
▪ Proper footwear
Explain how to get employees more comfortable with using PPE. correct answers ▪ Make
maximum use of engineering and administrative controls
▪ Ensure the optimum choice of PPE by using risk assessment
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