OSHA 10: Walking Working Surfaces

Fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet must have___________ rather than cages or wells

personal arrest systems

Qualified climbers for outdoor advertising must have what 4 things?

•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

Under which circumstances must an employer provide a guardrail? Select all that apply. a.Around every floor hole into which a worker can accidentally walk b.Around every open-sided platform, floor, or runway that is 4 feet or higher off the ground or next level c.Anywhere there is a slip hazard d.Regardless of height, if a worker can fall into or onto dangerous machines or equipment

A,B,D

Which of the following statements about fixed ladders are true? Select all that apply. a.Any worker ascending fixed ladders must be qualified climbers with additional training. b.Employers are required to have ladder safety or personal fall arrest systems for fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet. c.PFAS and ladder safety systems are required for any fixed ladders that extend more than 5 feet. d.Fixed ladders are permanently attached to a structure, a building, or equipment.

A,B,D

1. Which of the following answer options are your employer's responsibility? Select all that apply. a.Providing working conditions free from fall dangers b.Providing wage raises on a regular basis c.Providing training to workers about job hazards d.Providing PPE at no cost to workers

A,C,D

A fall hazard is

anything that may cause a person to lose his or her balance or bodily support, resulting in a fall.

What are examples of 3 points of contact?

two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand are all properly touching the ladder while you climb or descend.

What is a guardrail?

a barrier along the open sides of stairways and platforms that prevent falling.

To access a landing that is nine feet above the adjacent floor, a worker climbs an unsecured 10-foot ladder that has slip-resistant feet. Does this ladder pose a fall hazard to the worker? a.Yes b.No

A

How many points of contact must you have when climbing a ladder?

3

What are OSHA's four house keeping rules?

•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.

Six ways to prevent slip and fall injuries are:

•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.

1. Employers 2. Employees

Ladders can no be____,____, or ______ while workers are on them

1. moved 2. shifted 3. extended

Any working at a height of _________feet or more is at risk for fall

4

Staircases with more than ______ stairs must have a guardrail

4

A worker sets up to begin a painting job. He lays down a drop cloth and makes sure that the floor is even so that the ladder is stable. The worker also makes sure that the area around his painting zone is free of clutter or objects lying on the ground. He then stands with both feet on the top step of the ladder and starts to paint. What does the worker do incorrectly? a.He is working on an uneven, cluttered surface. b.He is not wearing a Personal Fall Arrest System. c.He is standing on the top of the ladder.

C

Which of the following is a fall prevention system? a.Personal fall arrest system b.Safety net system c.Guardrail d.Top rail

C

How do handrails on stairs help keep you safe? a.They are useful when carrying heavy loads on stairs. b.You can slide your materials down them instead of carrying them. c.They give you something to grab if you miss a step. d.They allow you to maintain 3 points of contact.

D

Who is responsible for installing and maintaining guardrails?

Employers

Whose responsibility is it to provide training to workers on fall hazards, personal protective equipment, and ladder usage.

Employers

What do your hands need to be doing to be considered a point of contact?

Gripping a wrung

Can you store items on stairs?

NO

Does a person need to actually fall to injure themselves during a slip?

NO

Should you carry heavy items while using stairs?

NO

Can top steps or caps of stepladders be used as a step?

No

can ladders be placed on unstable bases to obtain added height?

No

Can ladders be fastened together to make them longer?

No, unless the ladder is designed to be used that way

What can lead to clutter and debris in the workplace, creating additional slip, trip, and fall hazards.

Poor housekeeping

Who must ensure that ladders are in good conditions?

The employer

Who must ensure that workers are properly using ladders?

The employer

Can a worker be injured from falling objects off scaffold?

Yes

Do falls from scaffolds pose a serious danger to workers?

Yes

What is a risk of Scaffolding being to close to electrical lines?

electrocution, injury, deat

What must fixed ladders in outdoor advertising be equipped with?

fall protection

The 3 keys to preventing falls from portable ladders are:

•Choosing the right ladder for the job. •Tying the top and bottom of the ladder to fixed points when necessary. •Keeping your hands free of carrying tools or other materials when climbing a ladder.

What must be guarded by a guard rail?

•Floor openings, floor holes, or wall openings through which materials or persons may fall •Open-sided platforms, floors, or runways 4 feet or higher above the ground or next level •Dangerous machines or equipment if a worker can fall into/onto them, regardless of height

appropriate method of fall protection are:

•Guardrail systems •Safety net systems •Personal Fall Arrest Systems •Positioning systems •Travel Restraint systems •Ladder Safety systems

What are some of the things your employer should do to prevent worker falls and accidents using portable ladders at the workplace? Select all that apply. a.Rungs and steps are slip-resistant. b.Ladders used on slippery surfaces are secured and stabilized. c.Ladders are not moved, shifted, or extended while a worker is on them. d.Top steps and caps of stepladders are not used as steps. e.Ladders are fastened together to provide added length. f.Ladders are placed on boxes, barrels, or other unstable bases to obtain added height.

A,B,C,D

How to guardrails prevent falls?

by acting as barriers along open sides of stairways, platforms, and other hazards involving floor or wall openings.

What can lead to a scaffold collapse

improperly constructed scaffold

Falls from portable ladders are one of the leading causes of _____________________ and ____________________.

occupational fatalities and injuries.

ladders on a slippery surface must be

secured and stabilized

to decrees falls using portable ladders, OSHA requires that ladder rungs are

slip resistant

What is a point of contact?

where one of your hands or feet touches the ladder

A portable ladder is any ladder that:

•Can be readily moved or carried •Is not permanently attached to a structure, building, or equipment.

What are the three methods to help protect yourself from fall hazards?

•Using fall protection equipment. •Using ladders safely. •Obtaining adequate training.