Ladder Awareness
What is the required dimension (in inches) an extension ladder is to extend above the landing point?
What is 36"
How often is fit testing (not field fit testing) required?
What is annually.
Lanyards will stop a fall immediately
What is false.
Name one reason Soft metal easy to work with
What is
Both asbestos and silica are man-made
What is false
An extension ladder shall be paced at this ratio, vertical to horizontal
What is 4:1
Give one (1) criterion for respirator selection
What is: based on hazards; physical aspects; assigned protection factor; gas, liquid, solid
The OSHA construction standard requires fall protection or prevention at what height
What is 6' or more.
Lead's only route of entry is through ingestion
What is false. Absorption and inhalation
The disease for exposure to silica is called silicosis; the disease for prolonged exposure to asbestos is called this
What is asbestosis
On a step ladder, these shall be securely locked in place before use
What is spreader bars (locks)
A field fit test is required how often
What is before each use
Harnesses shall fit tight in the thigh area
What is false
Most of the lead used today is used in the production of these
What is lead-acid batteries
Materials such as these contain crystalline silica
What is sand, stone, concrete, and mortar
Step ladders have many uses, this in NOT one of them
What is used as a straight ladder
True or False: A qualitative fit test measures effectiveness of the respirator fit
What is False. A quantitative fit test measures effectiveness; qualitative checks effectiveness.
What is the trauma called one develops if they hang suspended for too long?
What is suspension trauma
Smaller-sized lead particles penetrate deep into the lung to reach this
What is the alveoli.
In silica these are very small particles at least 100 times smaller than ordinary sand you might find on beaches and playgrounds
What is Respirable crystalline silica
An extension ladder must never be fully extended, what is the minimum percentage of overlap between sections
What is 10%
What is the definition of an assigned protection factor
What is the level of respiratory protection that a respirator is expected to provide to the user.
True or false, the anchor point must be rated at 5,000# for an SRL
What is false; it is 3,600#
How long can lead remain in the bones
What is more than 25 years
The action level of silica means this for the company
What is continued monitoring to see if the exposure increases.