Life Saving Rules
This rule requires verifying all energy sources are isolated before work begins.
What is Lock, Tag, Try (LTT)
A confined space must be tested for this before entry.
What is atmospheric gases (i.e. oxygen)?
Ladders must extend this far above the landing surface.
What is 3 feet?
Fall protection is required at this height (general OSHA guideline).
What is 4 feet?
This protects your eyes from flying debris.
What are safety glasses?
This rule requires authorization before entering designated confined spaces.
What is Confined Space entry?
This document is required before entering a permit-required confined space.
What is an Entry Permit?
The safe angle ratio for ladder positioning is this
What is 4:1?
This device connects a worker to an anchor point.
What is a lanyard or lifeline?
This PPE is required when noise exceeds safe levels.
What is hearing protection?
This rule requires protection when working at heights.
What is Fall Protection?
This person must remain outside the confined space at all times.
What is the Attendant?
You should maintain this many points of contact when climbing.
What are 3 points of contact?
This type of system prevents you from reaching a fall hazard.
What is a restraint system?
This PPE protects your lungs from harmful dust or fumes.
What is a respirator?
This procedure must be followed when multiple workers are involved in lockout.
What is group lockout?
The minimum safe oxygen level is typically above this percentage.
What is 19.5%?
This is something you should never do when on a ladder.
Stand on the top rung.
This is required to ensure fall protection equipment works properly before use.
What is inspection before use?
PPE stands for this......
What is Personal Protective Equipment
This safety acronym reminds workers that safety must always come before productivity.
What is STOP (Safety Towers Over Production)?
This must be available for rescue in many confined space entries.
What is retrieval equipment (i.e. tripod/harness)?
Ladders must always be placed on this type of surface.
What is stable, level ground?
Anchorage points must support at least this much weight.
What is 5,000 lbs per person?
PPE selection is based on this.
What is hazard assessment?