Questions and Answers
What are the ways an employer can protect workers from falls?
As a load is mechanically lifted, the materials _____________.
may strike workers if the load swings, twists or turns.
For workers on scaffolds, fall protection must be provided if they are working __________ above a lower level.
10'
A ladder must extend at least _____ above the work surface you are climbing onto.
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What is the greatest hazard or risk for workers in excavating trenches?
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It is the responsibility of the worker to wear the PPE provided to him.
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In general, fall protection must be provided to construction workers who are working on surfaces with unprotected sides and edges which are _____ above the lower level.
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A personal fall arrest system consists of:
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What accounts for the largest number of cited violations which leads to the number one cause of deaths on a construction site?
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What is the depth of a trench that would require protection such as shoring?
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Struck-by injuries are produced by forcible contact or impact between the injured person and a/n _______.
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To prevent from being pinned between equipment or other objects, workers should avoid_________.
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Which one is an example of a struck-by flying hazard?
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How high should the top of guard rail be above the work surface?
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A struck-by hazard can be described as anytime a worker __________.
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Providing worker training on the safe use of the equipment being operated is the responsibility of the:
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One way a worker can protect themselves while working on or near a construction zone is to:
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An OSHA compliance officer has the right to enter a job site at any time without any notification to the site manager.
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Employers must protect workers from struck-by hazards by ________.
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Who is capable of identifying existing or predictable hazards or unsafe work environments and has the authority to take prompt corrective measures?
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Study Notes
Fall Protection and Safety Systems
- Employers can protect workers from falls using guardrails, safety net systems, and personal fall arrest systems.
- Fall protection is mandatory for scaffold workers at heights of 10 feet or higher.
- Construction workers on surfaces with unprotected sides and edges must have fall protection if working at 6 feet or above lower levels.
Safe Practices and Equipment Use
- Ladders must extend at least 3 feet above the work surface being climbed onto to ensure safety.
- Personal fall arrest systems must include a full body harness, anchorage, lanyard, and connectors.
- Workers must receive training on the safe use of operating equipment, which is the employer's responsibility.
Hazard Awareness
- The greatest hazard in excavating trenches is cave-ins, requiring protection at depths of 5 feet or greater.
- Struck-by injuries result from forcible contact with objects or equipment; common examples include nails shot from nail guns.
- Workers should avoid positioning themselves between moving vehicles and immovable objects to prevent being pinned.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Workers are responsible for wearing the provided personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Employers must mitigate struck-by hazards by providing appropriate PPE.
- High-visibility reflective clothing is recommended for workers near construction zones to enhance safety.
Compliance and Regulations
- OSHA compliance officers have the right to access job sites, but must notify site managers in certain circumstances—false assertion about unrestricted access.
- Falls contribute to the number one cause of deaths on construction sites, highlighting the need for stringent fall protection measures.
- Competent Persons are able to identify hazards and unsafe work environments and have the authority to implement corrective actions immediately.
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