BSS: Elevated Work & Fall Protection

Edith weighs 195 pounds and is carrying 30 pounds worth of tools up a ladder. Which type of ladder should Edith use based on industry standard duty ratings?

• Type III

• Type II

• Type I

• Type IA

Never ascend a ladder past the _________ step from the top. The ________ step on the ladder should be labeled. Do NOT stand at or above this level. You can lose your balance.

• Last , Second

• First, Third

• Fourth, Eight

• Second, last

Select all of the following questions workers should include on a checklist for inspecting a ladder.

• Are there any missing or broken rungs or steps

• Are there any worn, damaged or missing feet

• Has the ladder reached its end of duty date provided by the manufacturer

• Is the rope on an extension ladder worn, broken or frayed

Strong, non-conductive and susceptible to weather and age all describe a ladder made of what type of material?

• Wood

• Fiberglass

• Composite

• Aluminum

Workers should never allow their center of gravity to extend beyond the rails of the ladder.

• True

• False

Sara us working on a scaffold and accidentally kicks a loose screwdriver. Which of the following will help prevent the screwdriver from falling to the ground?

• Mid rail

• Top rail

• Observe the OSHA Six Foot Rule

• Toe board

Seth is using an extension ladder which contacts the roof at 32 feet. What should be the distance from the wall to the base of the ladder?

• Six feet

• Eight feet

• Four feet

• Two Feet

How many feet should extension ladder extend above a surface for a worker to safely transition from the ladder to the landing surface?

• Five Feet

• Four Feet

• Three Feet

• Two Feet

The OSHA Six Foot Rule states any worker under six feet in height must wear fall protection equipment.

• True

• False

Which of the following describes a personal fall arrest system?

• A safety net installed around a scaffold or building

• Straps worn around the shoulders attached to the scaffold

• A harness worn around the upper body and waist, connected to a lanyard or lifeline, which is properly anchored to the building or structure

• A safety belt worn around the waist with a lanyard attached to the ladder