Fall Protection & Heights
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
When operating heavy machinery, what must always be worn?
High-visibility vest and hard hat
What is one main danger of working in a trench?
Cave-in or collapse
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What is the most common jobsite accident?
Slips, trips, and falls
What is the maximum height you can work without fall protection on a construction site?
6 feet
What is the minimum distance a ladder must extend above a roof edge?
3 feet
Before entering a confined space, what two things must be done?Air tested and permit issued
Air tested and permit issued
Name two pieces of PPE you wear on a construction site.
Hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, boots, etc.
What should you do first if someone gets an electric shock?
Don’t touch them—cut power, call for help
What must you wear when working near an unprotected roof edge?
Personal fall arrest system or harness
How often should scaffolding be inspected by a competent person?
Before each shift and after events that may affect stability
At what depth must a trench have a protective system like shoring or a trench box?
5 feet or deeper
How often should a hard hat be replaced?
Every 5 years or sooner if damaged
What are the three sides of the “fire triangle”?
Heat, fuel, oxygen