Basic Shop Safety: Elevated Work & Fall Protection Assessment

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

Fill in the blanks using the word bank provided below.

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

Word Bank: 1. Last 2. Second

• 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

• Aluminum

• Composite

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

• True

• False

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

• Observe the OSHA Six Foot Rule

• Top rail

• Mid rail

• 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? (4:1 Ratio)

• Eight feet

• Four feet

• Six feet

• Two feet

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

• Four feet

• Two feet

• Three feet

• Five 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. A safety net installed around a scaffold or building

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

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

• D. Straps worn around the shoulders attached to the scaffold