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Whose responsibility is it to keep ladders in good condition?

  • Employers (correct)
  • Supervisors
  • Safety Officers
  • Workers

When footwear has greater traction, what does this mean?

It is less likely that the person will slip while walking.

What should you do when you use a ladder?

  1. Keep your hands free 2. Tie the top and bottom of the ladder to fixed points when necessary 3. Choose the right ladder for the job.

Under which circumstances must an employer provide a guardrail?

<ol> <li>Around every floor hole into which a worker can accidentally walk 2. Around every open sided platform, floor, or runway that is 4 feet or higher off the ground or next level 3. Regardless of height, if a worker can fall into dangerous machines or equipment.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are employer responsibilities with regard to ladders?

<ol> <li>Rungs and steps are slip resistant 2. Ladders used on slippery surfaces are secured and stabilized 3. Ladders should not be moved while a worker is on them.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Outdoor advertising employers must ensure that each qualified climber fulfills which of the following guidelines?

<ol> <li>Receives training and demonstrates the physical capability to perform climbs 2. Uses fall protection after reaching the work position 3. Keeping both hands free when climbing the fixed ladder 4. Wears a body harness equipped with an 18-inch rest lanyard.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

One way of reducing fall hazards is to keep floors clean and dry. What else can be done to reduce the hazard?

<p>Use non-slip materials on floors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is a handrail required for stairs?

<p>After 4 steps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is being referred to in the following definition? A barrier along the open sides of stairways and platforms that prevent falling.

<p>Guardrail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should design a scaffold?

<p>A qualified person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If wire rope guardrails are used, what must also be done?

<p>They must be flagged with highly visible material; at least every six feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for providing working conditions which are free from fall dangers?

<p>Employer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can work on a fixed ladder that extends more than 24 feet?

<p>Only qualified climbers with additional training.</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which events is it most likely that sheltering in place is the best option?

<p>Tornado, chemical release, biological containment release.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a Fire Prevention Plan benefit your workplace?

<ol> <li>It's less likely that injuries will occur during an emergency 2. It's less likely that damage will occur during an emergency.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Why must exit routes follow strict criteria?

<p>To ensure safe and timely evacuation in an emergency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You are working on a large plant floor when you hear an explosion, which is followed by billowing smoke, debris and the fire alarm going off. Should you shelter in place?

<p>No (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should be trained on the contents of an Emergency Action Plan?

<p>Every employer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What elements should Emergency Action Plan maps show?

<p>Assembly points, locations of safety equipment, locations of exits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

There's a grease fire in a kitchen. Which class of fire extinguisher should be used?

<p>Class K (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Evan notices a small fire in his workplace. Since the fire is small and the atmosphere is not smoky, he decides to fight the fire himself. What's the one thing Evan didn't consider?

<p>His evacuation path if he isn't able to control the fire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What requirements must exit routes meet?

<p>Be sufficient for the number of people needing to exit during an emergency; adequately signposted; be sufficiently large; exit to an outside area; be unlocked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mark lives in an area that is prone to tornadoes. If a tornado is headed his way, what is one thing Mark should do?

<p>Try to stay in an interior room with no windows.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Portable fire extinguishers contain a limited amount of extinguishing agent and can be discharged in a matter of ______________.

<p>seconds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why must fire extinguishers be routinely maintained?

<p>To make sure they remain effective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are ignition sources?

<ol> <li>Hot work (such as welding, cutting, and brazing) 2. Static electricity 3. Lightning 4. Smoking 5. Electrical and mechanical sparks.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

If you are in a tornado situation, which of the following actions would put you in danger?

<p>Hide under a bridge or an overpass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

As long as a fire prevention plan is regularly communicated to employees, it does not need to be written.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order for steps when operating a fire extinguisher?

<ol> <li>Pull 2. Aim 3. Squeeze 4. Sweep.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Gina is about to use a fire extinguisher on a small fire. What factor determines the type of extinguisher she should use?

<p>The type of fire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What elements must be present for fire to exist?

<ol> <li>Oxygen 2. Heat 3. Fuel.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding the risks and hazards associated with fires important?

<p>To prevent incidents and ensure safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

This type of burn occurs when electrical current flows through tissues or bone, generating heat, and causing damage.

<p>Electrical burn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is it safe to pull a plug out by the wire?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

This circuit could be in danger of what?

<p>Overload.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Some overhead power lines have a protective covering that protects them from exposure to the elements. However, the covering does not protect workers from electrocution. If you touch a power line, covered or bare, death is probable.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is using a three-prong plug with a missing ground post safe or unsafe?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Ladder Safety

Employers must maintain ladders in good condition, use appropriate footwear, keep hands free, and secure ladders to fixed points when needed.

Guardrail Requirements

Guardrails are needed around floor holes, open sides of high platforms/floors (4ft+), and hazardous machinery areas, regardless of height.

Ladder Rungs

Ladder rungs should be slip-resistant, and ladders on slippery surfaces must be secured.

Qualified Climber Training

Trained climbers are essential for tasks requiring climbing.

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Fall Protection

Fall protection is required for elevated work positions.

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Climbing Fixed Ladders

Keep both hands free while climbing fixed ladders. Wear a body harness.

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Clean Floors

Keeping floors clean and using non-slip materials reduces fall hazards.

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Handrails on Stairs

Handrails are required after every four stairs.

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Guardrails on Stairways

Guardrails prevent falls from the open sides of stairways or platforms.

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Emergency Action Plans

Emergency plan maps must highlight assembly points, safety equipment, and exits.

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Class K Fire Extinguishers

Use for grease fires.

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Fire Extinguisher Discharge

Portable fire extinguishers discharge quickly and contain limited extinguishing agents.

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Fire Extinguisher Maintenance

Fire extinguishers need regular maintenance for effectiveness.

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PASS Method

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep is the correct order when using fire extinguishers.

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Shelter in Place

Seek shelter during tornadoes and hazardous chemical releases.

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Post-Explosion Actions

Do not shelter in place after hearing an explosion and seeing smoke.

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Evacuation Procedures

Workers must know evacuation procedures and post-emergency actions.

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Tornado Safety

Stay in an interior room away from windows during tornadoes.

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Unsafe Electrical Practices

Pulling out a plug by the wire, using a three-prong plug without a ground post are dangerous electrical practices.

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Electrical Hazards

Overloaded circuits, hidden lines pose significant dangers.

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Electrical Burns

Heat from electrical currents causing damage to tissues or bones are electrical burns.

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Employer Responsibilities

Employers are responsible for providing a safe work environment free from fall hazards, and ensuring employee training on Emergency Action Plans.

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Exit Route Requirements

Exit routes must accommodate people during emergencies, remain unlocked, and be properly marked.

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Tornado Safety: Bridges

Hiding under a bridge during a tornado is dangerous.

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Fire Triangle

Oxygen, heat, and fuel are needed for a fire to exist.

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Fire Prevention Planning

Fire prevention plans must be documented and communicated regularly to employees.

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Study Notes

Ladder Safety

  • Employers are responsible for maintaining ladders in good condition.
  • Footwear with greater traction reduces the likelihood of slipping.
  • Always keep hands free when using a ladder; secure it to fixed points when needed.
  • Choose the appropriate ladder for specific tasks.

Guardrail Requirements

  • Guardrails are required around:
    • Floor holes where workers may walk into.
    • Open sides of platforms or floors that are 4 feet or higher.
    • Areas where workers can fall into dangerous machinery, regardless of height.
  • Rungs on ladders should be slip-resistant, and ladders on slippery surfaces must be secured.

Climbing and Fall Protection

  • Qualified climbers must receive training and demonstrate climbing capability.
  • Fall protection is mandatory when reaching work positions.
  • Always keep both hands free while climbing fixed ladders and wear a body harness.

Safety Measures and Evacuation

  • Keeping floors clean and using non-slip materials reduce fall hazards.
  • Handrails are required after four stairs.
  • A guardrail prevents falls from open sides of stairways or platforms.
  • Emergency Action Plan maps should highlight assembly points, safety equipment, and exits.

Fire Safety

  • Class K fire extinguishers are necessary for grease fires.
  • Portable fire extinguishers can discharge in seconds and contain limited extinguishing agents.
  • Fire extinguishers need routine maintenance for effectiveness.
  • The acronym PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) outlines the correct order when using fire extinguishers.

Emergency Situations

  • Shelter in place is advisable during tornadoes and hazardous chemical releases.
  • After hearing an explosion and seeing smoke, individuals should not shelter in place.
  • Workers must be informed about evacuation procedures, including post-emergency actions.
  • For tornado safety, stay in an interior room away from windows.

Electrical Safety

  • Unsafe practices include pulling out a plug by the wire or using a three-prong plug with a missing ground post.
  • Understanding fire risks and hazards is crucial for effective safety measures.
  • An electrical burn occurs due to heat generated from electrical currents passing through tissues or bones.
  • Overloaded circuits pose significant danger, especially if hidden power lines are contacted.

General Safety Responsibilities

  • Employers are accountable for providing conditions free from fall hazards and ensuring employee training on Emergency Action Plans.
  • Exit routes must accommodate the number of individuals during emergencies, remain unlocked, and be properly marked.
  • In tornado scenarios, hiding under a bridge poses danger.

Special Considerations

  • The presence of oxygen, heat, and fuel is necessary for fire to exist.
  • Fire prevention plans must be documented and communicated to employees regularly to be effective.

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