Whose responsibility is it to keep ladders in good condition? - Answer employers
When footwear has greater traction, what does this mean? - Answer it is less likely that
the person will slip while someone is walking
What should you do when you use ladder? - Answer 1.keep your hands free
2.tie the top and bottom of the ladder to fixed points when necessary
3. choose the right ladder for the job
Under what circumstances must an employer provide a guardrail? -Answer 1.around
every floor hole into which a worker can accidentally walk
2.around every open sided platform, floor, or runway that is 4 feet or higher off the
ground or next level
3. regardless of height, if a worker can fall into a dangerous machines or equipment
Which of the following are employer responsibilities with regard to ladders? - Answer
1.rungs and steps are slip resistant
2. ladders used on slippery surfaces are secured and stabilized
3. ladders should not be moved while a worker is on them
Outdoor advertising employers must ensure that each qualified climber fulfills which of
the following requirements? - Answer 1. receives training and demonstrates the
physical ability to make climbs
2. utilizes fall protection when work position reached
3. having two free hands to ascend the fixed ladder
4. a body harness equipped with an 18-inch rest lanyard
, One other means of minimizing the potential for the occurrence of a fall hazard is to
keep the floors clean and dry. What is another means of minimizing the hazard? Answer:
use non-slip materials on floors
When must stairs have a handrail? Answer: after 4 steps
What, does the following definition describe?
A barrier along the open sides of stairways and platforms that prevent falling - Answer
guardrail
Who, a scaffold should be designed by - Answer a qualified
If wire rope guardrails are used, what also must be done? - Answer they must be flagged
with highly visible material; at least every six feet
Who is responsible for providing working conditions which are free from fall dangers?
-Answer employer
Who can work on a fixed ladder that extends more than 24 feet -Answer only qualified
climbers with additional training
During which events is it most likely that sheltering in place is the best option? -Answer
tornado, chemical release, biological containment release
How does a Fire Prevention Plan benefit your workplace? - Answer 1. it is less likely that
injuries would occur during an emergency
2. it is less likely that damage would occur during an emergency
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