OSHA
What does osha stand for?
Occupational safety and Health Administration
What is the number one accident in construction industry?
FALLS
What is focus four?
The top four construction related accidents
What is three point contact?
Two feet and one hand at all times
What is a scaffold?
Elevated temporary work platform
What is osha's purpose?
To create a safe and healthful workplace for American workers
What construction job has the highest percentage of falls?
ROOFING
Number one accident
Falls
What is load rating?
The weight limit of any particular ladder
At what heights must the top rail be?
42" plus or minus 3
What are employees responsibilities?
To follow all osha rules and regulations
what is PFAS?
Personal fall arrest system
Number two accident
Struck by
What are not considered steps on a ladder?
The top two
At what height must you be tied off?
10' ft
Who is a competent person?
One who is capable of identifying job site hazards and has the authority to correct them
When is fall protection required?
6' Feet or more from the ground
Number three accident
Caught between
What is the height to width ratio?
4 to 1
What is the maximum gap allowed in between planks?
No more than 1" inch
When was osha created?
December 29th 1970
What does osha consider a whole?
Anything 2" or more
Number 4 accident
Electrical accidents
How far must the latter extend beyond the landing point?
Three feet or three rungs
At what height must scaffolding be tied in?
At every 20' ft