This and That
This is the first "sense" that we use to identify slip, trip, and fall hazards.
What is sight?
Slick surfaces and wearing the wrong footwear are the most common causes of what?
What are slips?
Are ladders allowed to be used in a horizontal position as scaffolds or work platforms?
What is no?
Name at least 2 behaviors that lead to falls.
What are (1) Walking too fast, (2) Running, (3) Rapid changes in direction, (4)Horseplay?
_________ is the force that allows someone to walk without slipping.
What is friction?
Stairwells need to have _________________ on both sides.
What are sturdy handrails?
These are the two types of falls.
What are elevated and same level?
These must never be used near electrical equipment.
What are metal ladders?
This is the easiest way to prevent injuries.
What is don't create hazards?
_______ is the adhesive force between the walking surface and the sole of the shoe.
What is traction?
Adequate ________ and passageways shall be maintained in all work areas.
What are aisles?
Un-level walking surfaces and a slight difference in a stair are examples of what?
What are trip hazards?
These items may be manufactured from wood, metal, plastic, or fiberglass.
What are ladders?
Temporary lights must be equipped with _______ to prevent accidental contact with the bulb.
What are guards?
_______ is a sudden stop caused by foot striking an object, throwing the upper body forward.
What is a trip?
According to the Shipbuilder's Council of America Quarterly Illness and Injury Survey for 2006, these are the most common causes of injury in the workplace.
What are slips, trips, and falls?
What is an elevated fall?
Scaffolding must be capable of supporting how much weight?
What is four times the maximum intended load.
Workers at high elevations, such as ladders, platforms, or catwalks, should be protected from falling by some kind of____________.
What is fall protection device?
_________ consists of top rail, mid rail, and posts. Height from the upper surface of top rail to floor level is 42 inches. Mid rail height is 21 inches.
What is a standard railing?
Name at least 2 of the requirements for safety shoes.
What is (1) the soles and heels should be slip-resistant, (2) the toe of the shoe should resist crushing injuries, (3) the shoe should support the ankle, (4) all boots/shoes should meet the ANSI rating?
Name at least 2 things that you can do to help prevent slips, trips, and falls.
What are (1) Good housekeeping, (2)Keep areas free of obstacles, (3) Use yellow lines to delineate walking and working areas, (4) Provide adequate lighting?
Portable ladders used to gain access to a roof or other area must extend at least this far above the point of support.
What is 3 feet?
At what height is fall protection required according to general industry regulations?
What is 4 feet?
_________ is 4 inches high, with not more than ΒΌ-inch clearance above the floor.
What is a standard toeboard?