Safety and Ergonomics Quiz

A consequence of work stations with poorly designed ergonomics is ________.

• Eye strain

• Back injury

• Repetitive motion injuries

• Poor posture

Extension ladders should be leaned against a wall with about a(n) ________ ratio of length to distance from the wall.

• 12:1

• 8:1

• 6:1

• 4:1

Which of the following does OSHA require for staircases with four or more risers?

• Safety netting

• Arrest harnesses

• Handrails

• Striped toe-boards

One or more hoses crossing a main walkway ________.

• Are not acceptable

• Are permissible if they are taped down

• Must be rated to withstand being run over by a fork lift with rupturing

• Must be color coded to indicate the material they contain

How far above its point of support must a portable ladder extend?

• 25% of its base height

• One rung

• 3 feet

• Its full extension

Mirrors help make a safe pedestrian walkway by ________.

• Aiding in backing vehicles

• Reflecting light into dark areas

• Helping control blind spots

• Allowing workers to check their clothing

A platform lift that operates 10 feet off of the ground must include ________.

• Personal safety harnesses

• A tethering system

• Toe boards and guard rails

• Locking hydraulic scissors

Which of the following features should walkways have to allow for egress?

• Safety mirrors

• Handrails

• Clear exits

• Evacuation maps

A worker should use pedestrian walkways and doors ________.

• To keep from getting lost

• When forklifts are operating in the area

• To meet OSHA requirements

• To reach your destination in the least time

Which of the following is a work station hazard?

• New skid-resistant coating on a stairway

• Pallets located in a walkway

• A cleanable pedestrian walkway with no added traction

• All of the above