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OSHA 10. Walking Working SurfacesQuestions and Answers 100% Correct
A fall hazard is - answer anything that may cause a person to lose his or her balance or
bodily support, resulting in a fall.
Any working at a height of _________feet or more is at risk for fall - answer4
What are the three methods to help protect yourself from fall hazards? - answer•Using
fall protection equipment.
•Using ladders safely.
•Obtaining adequate training.
What can lead to clutter and debris in the workplace, creating additional slip, trip, and
fall hazards. - answerPoor housekeeping
What are OSHA's four house keeping rules? - answer•Keep work areas clean
•Keep floors clean and dry, or covered by the proper non-slip material.
•Remove other waste and trash.
•Maintain ladders and any fall protection equipment properly to avoid serious injuries.
Does a person need to actually fall to injure themselves during a slip? - answerNO
Six ways to prevent slip and fall injuries are: - answer•Know the written housekeeping
policies and times that housekeeping personnel are available in your workplace
•Prevent entry into areas that are wet
•Wear slip-resistant footwear
•Use additional caution when weather conditions reduce friction on outdoor surfaces
•Keep floors clean and dry
•All permanent aisles and passageways should be kept clear of obstruction and should
be clearly marked.
_____________ is responsible for maintaining the work area free from fall dangers.
_____________have a responsibility to follow the employer's guidelines. - answer1.
Employers
2. Employees
Falls from portable ladders are one of the leading causes of _____________________
and ____________________. - answeroccupational fatalities and injuries.
, Whose responsibility is it to provide training to workers on fall hazards, personal
protective equipment, and ladder usage. - answerEmployers
appropriate method of fall protection are: - answer•Guardrail systems
•Safety net systems
•Personal Fall Arrest Systems
•Positioning systems
•Travel Restraint systems
•Ladder Safety systems
to decrees falls using portable ladders, OSHA requires that ladder rungs are -
answerslip resistant
ladders on a slippery surface must be - answersecured and stabilized
Ladders can no be____,____, or ______ while workers are on them - answer1. moved
2. shifted
3. extended
Can top steps or caps of stepladders be used as a step? - answerNo
Can ladders be fastened together to make them longer? - answerNo, unless the ladder
is designed to be used that way
can ladders be placed on unstable bases to obtain added height? - answerNo
Who must ensure that ladders are in good conditions? - answerThe employer
Who must ensure that workers are properly using ladders? - answerThe employer
What must fixed ladders in outdoor advertising be equipped with? - answerfall
protection
Fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet must have___________ rather than cages
or wells - answerpersonal arrest systems
Qualified climbers for outdoor advertising must have what 4 things? - answer•Receive
training and demonstrate the physical capability to perform climbs
•Wear a body harness equipped with an 18-inch rest lanyard
•Keep both hands free when climbing the fixed ladder
•Use fall protection after reaching the work position
A portable ladder is any ladder that: - answer•Can be readily moved or carried
•Is not permanently attached to a structure, building, or equipment.
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