Stairs and Ladders

Types of Ladders and Stairways

100

This type of ladder can be readily moved or carried.

Portable Ladder

200

This type of ladder can that cannot be readily moved or carried because it is an integral part of a building or structure.

Fixed Ladder

300

This type of ladder is a ladder constructed at the construction site and is not commercially manufactured.

Job-Made Wooden Ladder

400

This type of Stairway is defined as a structure used for safe access to elevated areas, often constructed for specific projects or events.

Temporary Stairway

500

A stairway that will not be removed or altered after construction is completed.

Permanent Stairway

Types of Hazards

100

Grease, oil, wet paint, or slippery contaminants are this type of hazard.

Slips

200

Poor housekeeping, loose cords, improper use of floor hole protection covers are this type of hazard.

Trips

300

Improper set up and using ladders with structural defects can lead to this hazard.

Falls

400

A ladder that comes into contact with a power line is this kind of hazard.

Electrocution 

500

Falling objects from an elevated level when objects are placed on ladders or stairways are being carried up and down ladder or stairway is this type of hazard.

Struck by

Reducing or Eliminating Ladder Hazards

100

Extend side rails ____feet above the upper landing surface. 

3 Feet

200

Don't exceed ___of the ladder.

Load/Capacity

300

Always maintain ___ points of contact

3

400

You should do this if your ladder has missing/broken parts, corrosion, or other faulty components.

Remove from Service

500

Angle ladder so the horizontal distance of bottom is __ the working length of the ladder

1/4

Reducing or Eliminating Stairway Hazards

100

A ___ is defined as a narrow rail for grasping with the hand as a support. 

Handrail

200

You should install a handrail on stairways when you have _ or more risers

4

300

You should ___ employees on stairway safety and proper usage to reduce the risk of accidents. 

Train

400

A __ is defined as stairways that will not be a permanent part of the structure on which construction work is being performed

Temporary Pan Stairs

500

When unprotected sides and edges of stairs with rise of 6 or more feet, you should use a

Stair rail System

Potpourri

100

Falls are __

Preventable 

200

To prevent movement/displacement of ladders you should

Secure/Barricade

300

Stair rail systems must be able to withstand a force of at lease ___ pounds

200

400

When a stair-rail system is installed, it has to include a Top rail, Mid rail, and sometimes

a Toeboard

500

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