OSHA 30: Module 2- Walking & Working Surfaces.

10 September 2022
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The three elements of the guarding floor and wall openings and holes section are?
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Protection for Floor Openings, Protection of Open-sided Floors, Platforms, and Runways, Sairway Railings and Guards.
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Guard every open-sided floor or platform, _____________ feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level, on all open sides by a standard rail.
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4 feet or more.
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A floor opening is an opening measure in _____________ inches or more in its least dimensions in a floor, platform, or other work surface, through which persons may fall.
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12 inches or more.
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Every flight of stairs with ____________ or more risers shall have standard stair railings or standard handrails.
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4 or more stairs.
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Stair width shall have a minimum of __________ inches.
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22 inches.
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Slips, trips, and falls cause ____________ % of all accidental deaths in the workplace, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities.
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15%.
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In areas where wet working conditions exist, what can be done that would best decrease the potential for slipping?
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Place grates on the floor to raise employees above the surface.
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What are the minimum dimensions of floor opening that require a guard railing or a cover?
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12 inches at its least dimension.
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What condition, added to inadequate aisle width, can lead to employee injury and materials damage in areas where mechanical equipment is used?
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Poor Housekeeping.
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OSHA/s fixed industrial stairs standard does *NOT* apply to which stairways?
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Fire Exits.
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A self-supporting ladder, non-adjustable in length, having flat steps and hinged back, may not exceed __________ feet in length. Step ladders must be equipped with a spreader or locking device to securely hold the front and back sections in an open position.
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20 feet.
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A non self-supporting portable ladder, or *single ladder*, is non-adjustable in length, consisting of one section. It's size is determined by overall length of the side rail, but may not exceed ___________ feet in length.
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30 feet in length.
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An extension ladder may not exceed _______ feet in length. Adjustable and non self-supporting.
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60 feet.
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Portable ladders used to gain access to a roof or other elevated level must extend at least __________ feet above the highest, or last, point of support.
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3 feet.
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The pitch of a single or lean ladder should always be _______ foot out from the base for every ________ feet of elevation. What ratio?
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1 foot out from the base for every 4 feet. 1 to 4 Ratio.
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Stairs _______ times expected load, with a minimum of __________ pounds.
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5 times. 1,000 pounds.
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A self-supporting portable ladder, non-adjustable in length, having flat steps and singed back, may not exceed ________ feet in length.
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20 feet.
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The size of a *single ladder* is determined by overall length of the side rail, but may not exceed _________ feet in length.
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30 feet in length.
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A *non-supporting* portable ladder adjustable in length may not exceed ________ feet.
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60 feet.
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Portable ladders used to gain access to a roof or other elevated level must extend at least __________ feet above the highest, or last, point of support.
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3 feet.
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The pitch of a single ladder should always be one food out from the base for every _______ feet of elevation.
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4 feet.
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Fixed ladders, with a length of more than ________ feet to a maximum unbroken length of ________ feet must be equipped with cages or a ladder safety device.
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20 feet. 30 feet.
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Fixed ladders shall be considered to be substandard if they are installed within the pitch range of ________ and _______ degrees with the horizontal.
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60 and 75 degrees.
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Scaffolds and their components should be capable of supporting at least __________ times the maximum intended load.
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4 times.
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The preferred pitch of a fixed ladder is between _________ and __________ degrees.
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75 and 90 degrees.
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What is the *maximum length* of an extension ladder?
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60 feet.
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What is the required minimum tread width for fixed industrial stairs?
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22 inches.
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What means of level access requires a load capacity of *5 times* expected load with a minimum of *1,000 pounds*?
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Fixed industrial stairs.