Ladders
Ladders must be placed on this type of surface to prevent slipping or tipping.
What is a stable and level surface?
Before operating a scissor lift, workers must perform this important step to check for damage, malfunctions, or hazards.
What is a pre-use visual inspection?
Before each use, workers must inspect their harness and lanyard for this type of damage, which can weaken the material and cause failure.
What are frays, tears, or cuts?
According to OSHA, ladders must extend at least this many feet above the landing surface when used for access.
What is 3 feet?
Working from a portable ladder is only allowed if the work is:
What is short duration, and light (ex: inspection)?
When using an extension ladder, the base should be placed at this ratio of height to distance from the wall for optimal stability.
What is 4:1?
This type of protection is not required by OSHA when working on a scissor lift with properly maintained guardrails.
What is a personal fall arrest system (PFAS)?
This type of lanyard absorbs energy to reduce impact forces in the event of a fall.
What is a shock-absorbing lanyard?
When working at heights on a scissor lift, OSHA requires this safety feature to be in place to prevent falls.
What are guardrails?
Fall protection is required above this height.
What is 4 feet?
This type of ladder should never be used near electrical hazards due to its conductive material.
What is an aluminum ladder?
To prevent tipping, scissor lifts should never be moved when in this position.
What is fully elevated?
This part of the harness is the only approved attachment point for a fall arrest system.
What is the D-ring on the upper back?
OSHA requires fall protection for construction workers at this minimum height.
What is 6 feet?
Before doing any work at height, this must be done to ensure the safest working conditions.
What is a Risk Assessment?
To maintain three points of contact when climbing a ladder, a worker must always have this many hands and feet on the ladder at all times.
What is three?
Before using a scissor lift, workers should inspect the area for these two common hazards that could cause the lift to become unstable.
What are uneven surfaces and overhead obstacles?
This type of fall protection device retracts and locks in place to stop a fall, allowing for greater mobility while staying secured.
What is a self-retracting lifeline (SRL)?
Fixed ladders over 24 feet in height (installed after Nov. 19, 2018) must be equipped with one of these two fall protection systems.
What is a personal fall arrest system or a ladder safety system?
All harnesses must be inspected at this frequency.
What is before each use?
According to OSHA, a ladder must be inspected for damage or defects this often.
What is before each use?
When working outdoors on a scissor lift, OSHA recommends lowering the platform if wind speeds exceed this many miles per hour.
What is 28 mph?
If a worker falls while using a harness and lanyard, they must be rescued within this timeframe to prevent suspension trauma.
What is 15 minutes?
When using personal fall protection, OSHA states that the maximum allowable free fall distance must not exceed this many feet.
What is 6 feet?
All employees must receive this before working at height.
What is training?