OSHA and Safety Part 2

What are two ways that you file a complaint with OSHA if you work in central Texas?

• Go to https://osha.gov and use their online complaint form

• Visit the Capitol building

• Call OSHA at 800-321-6742 (OSHA) or Austin OSHA at [phone].

• Tell Human Resources

If you are on the safety committee, what are 2 things you can do to identify hazards?

• Talk to employees about accidents and near-miss incidents.

• Write a flyer about hazard prevention

• Perform routine job hazard analyses

• Post OSHA information posters where workers can see them

What should you look for when inspecting a ladder? (Choose 3)

• Check the price of the ladder before buying

• Look for grease or other slippery substance on rungs or hand rails

• Watch for rusted or damaged parts

• Check the stability

True or False: As long as the top of a ladder can reach the top of the roof, it is fine to use.

• True

• False

True or False: Flights of stairs with 4 or more risers must have standard stair railings or handrails.

• True

• False

True or False: You need to keep at least 2 points of contact on the ladder at all times.

• True

• False

When should you use a PFAS?

• At heights starting at 4 ft or more or when working over dangerous equipment

• Only at when working over 6 feet

• When there is a floor opening in the room

What is NOT a way to protect workers from falls?

• Guardrails

• Safety nets

• PFAS

• Warning lines

• Lockout/Tagout

True or False: The anchorage point of a Personal Fall Arrest System must be able to withstand 5,000 lbs of force

• True

• False

Which one is following safety procedures for ladders and scaffolds?

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