Learning Objectives

What are the employer requirements to protect workers from walking and working surface hazards?

• Provide proper training and equipment

• Ignore safety protocols

• Allow unregulated access to all areas

• Focus only on productivity

What are falls considered in the context of on-the-job injuries?

• Rare occurrences

• Common causes

• Unavoidable accidents

• Minor issues

According to the introduction, who is at risk for a fall?

• Children

• Elderly people

• Athletes

• Office workers

What is one of the OSHA's housekeeping rules to prevent slip and trip hazards?

• Keep work areas cluttered.

• Keep work areas clean, orderly, and sanitary.

• Keep floors wet.

• Ignore waste and trash.

Fill in the blank: Employers must maintain ladders and any fall protection equipment properly to avoid ______ injuries.

• serious

• minor

• trivial

• negligible

What is one way to prevent injuries on walking and working surfaces?

• Ignore wet areas

• Wear slip-resistant footwear

• Walk quickly

• Use regular shoes

Workers in food services, housekeeping, and maintenance have a higher risk of slipping because:

• They often work in wet or slippery conditions.

• They are not provided with proper footwear.

• They lack training in safety protocols.

• They work longer hours than other professions.

What should you do if you notice slip or trip hazards associated with mats?

• Ignore the hazard

• Report the hazard to a supervisor

• Remove the mat immediately

• Place a warning sign near the hazard

How should potential fall hazards be identified according to the Employer Responsibility guidelines?

• By conducting regular safety audits

• By ignoring minor hazards

• By only addressing hazards after an incident

• By relying solely on employee reports

What is suggested to eliminate the need for fall protection according to the Employer Responsibility guidelines?

• Use guardrails

• Implement safety nets

• Provide personal fall arrest systems

• Eliminate the hazard