Part 1
Braces (metal or wood) placed diagonally from the bottom of one rail to the top of another rail that add support to a structure.
What is Cross bracing
The total weight of all people, equipment, tools, materials, and loads that a ladder can hold at one time.
What is Maximum intended load
A vertical barrier at floor level attached along exposed edges of a platform, runway, or ramp to prevent materials and people from falling.
What is Toeboard
A short section of rope or strap, one end of which is attached to a worker’s safety harness and the other to a strong anchor point above the work area.
What is Lanyard
Any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in an earth surface, formed by removing earth. It can be made for anything from basements to highways.
What is Excavation
Mid-level, horizontal board required on all open sides of scaffolds and platforms that are more than 14 inches (35 cm) from the face of the structure and more than 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. It is placed halfway between the toeboard and the top rail.
What is Midrail
A top-level, horizontal board required on all open sides of scaffolds and platforms that are more than 14 inches (36 cm) from the face of the structure and more than 10 feet (3 m) above the ground.
What is Top rail
A line attached to a tool or object so a worker can pull it up after climbing a ladder or scaffold.
What is Hand Line
Enclosed, fenced, covered, or otherwise protected by barriers, rails, covers, or platforms to prevent dangerous contact.
What is Guarded
Having pieces of material 2 inches (5 cm) thick or greater and 6 inches (15 cm) wide or greater used as flooring, decking, or scaffold decks.
What is Planked
A rule stating that platforms or work surfaces with unprotected sides or edges that are 6 feet (≈2 m) or higher than the ground or level below it require fall protection.
What is six-foot rule
An elevated platform for workers and materials.
What is scaffolds