Unit 2: Walking-Working Surfaces

Question 1

What are some of the most common workplace injuries caused by?

Answer 1

Slips, trips, and falls.

Question 2

What does OSHA aim to prevent injuries from?

Answer 2

Slippery floors, cluttered walkways, elevated platforms/ladders, and falling objects.

Question 3

What is a walking working surface?

Answer 3

Any surface that employees walk, work, or move on.

Question 4

What is a fall hazard?

Answer 4

The risk of falling from one level to another.

Question 5

What is a Guardrail System?

Answer 5

A barrier to prevent falls.

Question 6

What is a Personal Fall Arrest Sysetm (PFAS)?

Answer 6

A body harness, anchor, lanyard, or anchor that stops a fall.

Question 7

Employers must ensure that walking-working surfaces are:

Answer 7

Stable and strong; kept clean, dry, and free of hazards; free of sharp or protruding objects; and regularly inspected and maintained.

Question 8

What must you keep walkways clear of?

Answer 8

Debris, cords, and clutter.

Question 9

If there is a spill, you must do what immediately?

Answer 9

Clean it up.

Question 10

When must you provide drainage or mats?

Answer 10

In wet areas.

Question 11

Floor must be maintained in what condition?

Answer 11

A safe one.

Question 12

Stairways must be:

Answer 12

Uniform in height and depth.

Question 13

When are handrails required?

Answer 13

If 4 or more steps are present or have a total height of 30 inches or more.

Question 14

Stair surfaces must be ____________ and landings must be ______________.

Answer 14

Slip-resistant, kept clear.

Question 15

Ladders must support at least ____________________________________.

Answer 15

4 times the intended load.

Question 16

How far must evenly spaced ladder rungs be from each other?

Answer 16

10-14 inches apart.

Question 17

How far must ladders extend above the upper landing surface for portable ladders?

Answer 17

3 feet.

Question 18

What is the angle rule for portable ladders?

Answer 18

1 foot out for every 4 feet up.

Question 19

What is the trigger height for fall protection?

Answer 19

4 feet.

Question 20

What should you use to prevent objects from falling?

Answer 20

Toeboards, screens, or guardrails.

Question 21

When should the employer provide hard hats?

Answer 21

When falling objects are at a risk.