OSHA 30-Material Handling

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Select the 7 safe lifting considerations

- Weight of the object - Location (position of load) - Frequency of lifts - Stability of the Load - Size of material and hand grip - Avoidance of twisting and stooping - Other environmental factors

A clean and organized job site is a key component of a safe jobsite. Clean up must occur routinely during the day and not just at the end of the work shift, Work areas shall be inspected ___ for adequate housekeeping.

Daily

The forklift operator should know weight of materials to be moved, limitation of equipment and load capacity chart. The operator should also ensure that:

Surfaces are level, free of hazard, and designed to withstand load

The forklift operator should know weight of material to be moved, limitations of equipment and load capacity chart. The operator should also ensure that:

Surfaces are level, free of hazards, and designed to withstand loads

Conveyor systems present many hazards when in operation. However, when shut down for maintenance, what is especially important?

Lockout and tagout the system

Before starting work, precent accidents by:

Looking for hazards in pathway, determining weight/ stability of load, ensuring level, clean, available set-down point

Never allow materials, supplies, or obstructions to block?

An access route & an egress route

Stairs, ladders, or ramps are required at an elevation break of __ or more.

19 in

Lumbar must not be stacked any higher than:

20 ft with mechanical equipment and 16 ft when stacked manually

Light duty ladders have a maximum weight limit of :

200 lb

The climbing side of a fixed ladder must be at least ___ inches from any other side

30

Heavy duty, industrial type 1A ladder have a _ pound weight limitation

300

Unprotected sided and edges are where there are no rail system in place at a height of _ inches or higher

36

Position the ladder correctly, using the __ rule

4 to 1

The maximum length of a double section ladder is:

48

Structural steel, poles, pipe, bar stock, and other cylindrical materials, unless racked, shall be stacked and blocked so as to prevent spreading or tilting. Pipe, unless racked, shall not be stacked higher than

5 ft

Stairs should be installed b/w 30 degrees and:

50 degrees

Fixed ladders 24 ft or higher must be equipped with:

A cage. Self retracting lifeline, rest platform

The person responsible for giving line of site communication to the crane operator is called a:

A crane signal person

Which of the following are forklift rules of the road?

All of the above

Common injuries resulting from handling materials include:

Back injuries, crushing injuries, cuts, and lacerations

Effective safe work procedures are required:

Because they help prevent injuries and incidents from occurring

When you can't avoiding lifting or carrying, which if these should you do?

Break load into smaller pieces, keep load close to your body, move slowly and maintain a clear line of vision

The person responsible for give line of site communication to the crane operator is called a ____.

Crane Signal Person

When inspecting a wire rope sling, you find that 7 wires in 1 strand are broken. What should you do?

Do not use the sling and dispose of the sling.

Which ladder system allows for two way traffic up and down?

Double cleated

The signal person on a crane is responsible for:

Ensuring that all personnel are a safe distance away and communicating their intentions before signaling the crane to move

As a rule, grab hooks, spread bars, or any other rigging attachments should have a lifting capacity ___ of the sling being used.

Equal to or greater than that

It's generally ok to carry materials while going up or down a ladder:

False

Rungs of straight ladders shouldn't need to be skid resistant

False

Under Federal OSHA, it's ok to use the top two steps of a stepladder

False

To transport or lift materials with a crane; slings, chains, grabs, shackles, and/or ropes are considered part of the :

Lifting system

You must move a heavy compressed gas cylinder about 50 ft. There is no cart, or dolly, nor any lifting equipment. What should you do?

Get help, use the two man lift and carry

Overexertion is the #1 cause of workplace injuries. Overexertion is caused by exerting excessive effort of force when:

Holding, carrying, throwing, lifting, pushing, or pulling

Synthetic slings should be inspected by a competent person for abnormal wear, powdered fiber between strands broken or cut fibers and much more. What should also be permanently affixed to the sling?

ID tag stating size, grade rated capacity and manufacturer

Utilizing an effective "safe lift" plan for all crane activities will:

Identify critical elements for planning and document actions taken to ensure a safe lift

Each of the following is true of temporary stairs EXCEPT:

Lighting is not necessary

Which of the following must be provided when the length of climb of a fixed ladder exceeds 24 ft:

Ladder section offset from adjacent sections, landing platforms every 50 ft or less, cage or well provided

Communication is key to working safely on a jobsite. Which of the following is the best way to ensure you have effectively communicated?

Make verbal contact and follow up with a verbal or visual acknowledgement that all was understood

The crane operator

Must be trained, experienced and certifies to operate their crane

___ use a stepladder as a straight ladder

Never

The top section of an extension on a straight ladder should:

No be used by itself

Ladders must be inspected

On a periodic basis, prior to use, after any use

Which of the following are common causes of material handling injuries?

Overexertion, incorrect or over lifting, dropped and falling objects

Which of the following is a forklift rule of the road?

Pedestrians always have the right of way, drive slowly with eyes on the road, no riders unless equipped with approved seat

When using hand trucks, dollies, or carts:

Place heavy objects on bottom & maintain clear line of vision

Common ladder materials include each of the following except

Plastic

Inspect your forklift and read instruction:

Prior to use

Inspect your forklift and read instructions:

Prior to use

Prior to disposal of waste material you must determine the proper method of disposal and PPE. Always consult the __ for all materials prior to disposal to ensure the proper disposal methods and PPE are being considered.

Safety Data Sheet or SDS

Many of the hazards involve in material handling are common and very predictable. Hazards can be found in both handling and storing materials. Improper storage hazards include which of the following?

Stacked

When debris cannot be handled by chutes, the material may be dropped into a designated area. What is needed if this is done?

The drop zone must enclosed with barricades, warning signs shall be posted at all debris landing areas, and warning signs shall be posted at each level to falling debris

Evaluate the route over which material will have to be transported and the storage location. Consider the load capacity of flooring, location of emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers exits, sprinklers. What else?

The ease of loading/unloading and general access and egress. The compatibility of materials and other activity in the immediate area, and ensure ventilation is adequate by reviewing the intake and exhaust locations.

The standard ladder configuration is called "single cleat

True

Toeboards should be installed around floor openings, landing, and stairwells to prevent material and tools from falling to lower levels

True

Do not extend your body beyond the rails of a ladder

True

Metal fixed ladders must be painted to resist corrosion

True

Rated loaded capacity refers to the total weight the ladder can sustain

True

Modern ladders are so well-made that safety and inspection are rarely a concern

false

To lift loads safely, you should bend your body at the

knees

The combined weight of people and equipment on a ladder is called the "maximum intended load"

true

You must tag a damaged ladder "do not use" and remove it from the work area

true


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