Scaffolding
What is the max width a gap should be in planking for scaffolding?
1"
On a walking working surface greater than 45”x45”, at what height is fall protection required in Washington state?
4ft
At what height do essential personnel have to have fall protection?
They don’t have to have fall protection.
Where should I look to find out the load capacity of my forklift?
Load chart or operators manual
What year did OSHA Act come into existence?
1970
What are the minimum widths for platforms on scaffolding?
18" and 12"
How many pounds of pressure should a guardrail be able to hold?
200lbs
Benching can only be used in which types of soil?
How many points of contact do I need when getting on the lift?
3
Name 2 of the top 5 type of incidents that resulted in a fatality in the US in 2015?
Roadway incidents, violence in the workplace, falls, struck by, and electrocution
Fall protection is required at what height?
10ft
How far can you free fall and still be in compliance?
6ft
Which type of soil is most prevalent in Washington State?
Type C
How many people can ride on the forklift?
As many as there are seats and seatbelts
Typically, how long does it take OSHA to implement a new regulation? 2years, 5 years, 10 years.
10 Years
Can crossmembers be used as a guardrail?
Yes
How far forward and sideways can you travel when using a Miller edge?
26' forward and 12' to the side
What number do you call before you can dig?
811
How many feet away can I be, while still in view, before I have left my forklift unattended?
25
Name a document OSHA or WISHA will want to see if they come to your site?
Lots
Rest areas should be provided how often for a scaffold that is 50ft tall?
35ft
Within what distance should a retractable lifeline stop your decent?
2ft
What is the maximum travel distance, in a trench, to an access or egress point?
25ft
When can you drive with a load raised?
When placing load.
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration