Roof
Working within this distance from a roof edge can be a serious hazard.
What is 6 feet?
One of the four main categories of fall hazards is ____.
What is ladders?
Scaffolds are one of how many main categories of fall hazards?
What are four?
These are the two main ways a slip or trip can start.
What are loss of traction or loss of balance?
Roof openings like skylights must be covered or ____.
What is guarded?
Before using a ladder, workers should always do this.
What is inspect it for damage?
Maintaining ______ is important on scaffolding to ensure trash isn’t a slip hazard.
What is good housekeeping?
Name one common surface condition that causes slips.
What is water, ice, or oil?
These short vertical barriers keep tools and materials from sliding off the roof.
What are toeboards?
Carrying tools or heavy loads on a ladder is unsafe because it compromises what rule?
What is the 3-point rule (three points of contact)?
Scaffolds must be strong and stable so they do not ____.
What is tip over or collapse?
Extension cords or hoses across walkways are examples of what hazard?
What are trip hazards?
Why are unprotected edges considered so dangerous?
Because workers can fall directly off the roof.
Standing too high on a ladder can cause this to happen.
What is losing balance and falling?
Why is climbing the side of a scaffold unsafe?
Because you can fall — use the proper access.
This simple habit is one of the best ways to prevent slips and trips.
What is good housekeeping?
Falls from roofs are one of the leading causes of what on construction sites?
What are deaths/fatal accidents?
Why is it unsafe to rush on a ladder?
Because you could slip or miss a step.
Falls from scaffolds are most often caused by missing what?
What are guardrails or planks
Falls caused by slips and trips are the most common type of fall at what height?
What is the same level (walking/working surface)?