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What is the leading cause of fatalities in construction according to the text?
What is the leading cause of fatalities in construction according to the text?
- Fires
- Electrocution
- Scaffolding collapses
- Falls (correct)
Approximately how many injuries per year are due to falls from stairways and ladders as mentioned in the text?
Approximately how many injuries per year are due to falls from stairways and ladders as mentioned in the text?
- 25,000 (correct)
- 15,000
- 20,000
- 10,000
What percentage of ladder fall fatalities and nonfatal ladder fall injuries are treated in emergency departments, by fall height (when documented) according to the text?
What percentage of ladder fall fatalities and nonfatal ladder fall injuries are treated in emergency departments, by fall height (when documented) according to the text?
- 75%
- 25% (correct)
- 10%
- 50%
Which type of hazard is specifically mentioned to be covered in the lesson overview?
Which type of hazard is specifically mentioned to be covered in the lesson overview?
What is the source for basic types of ladders mentioned in the text?
What is the source for basic types of ladders mentioned in the text?
Which organization is credited for creating the PPT 10-hr. Construction – Stairways and Ladders?
Which organization is credited for creating the PPT 10-hr. Construction – Stairways and Ladders?
What is a key component for stairway safety?
What is a key component for stairway safety?
What should employers comply with related to stairs and ladders?
What should employers comply with related to stairs and ladders?
What should be installed to reduce or eliminate hazards on stairs?
What should be installed to reduce or eliminate hazards on stairs?
What are the employer requirements regarding stairs and ladders?
What are the employer requirements regarding stairs and ladders?
What is a temporary solution for pan stairs?
What is a temporary solution for pan stairs?
Which of the following is a key component for ladder safety?
Which of the following is a key component for ladder safety?
What is NOT a key component for stairway safety?
What is NOT a key component for stairway safety?
$5/8$ inch diameter rebar projections are important for:
$5/8$ inch diameter rebar projections are important for:
What are the types of hazards associated with stairs and ladders?
What are the types of hazards associated with stairs and ladders?
What should be done to reduce hazards associated with ladders?
What should be done to reduce hazards associated with ladders?
What is the recommended spacing between rungs, cleats, and steps on portable or fixed ladders?
What is the recommended spacing between rungs, cleats, and steps on portable or fixed ladders?
What should be done to eliminate hazards associated with ladders?
What should be done to eliminate hazards associated with ladders?
What is the best practice for using ladders safely?
What is the best practice for using ladders safely?
What is NOT a recommended action for reducing hazards when using ladders?
What is NOT a recommended action for reducing hazards when using ladders?
Which action should be taken when ascending or descending a ladder?
Which action should be taken when ascending or descending a ladder?
What should be done if a ladder has visible defects?
What should be done if a ladder has visible defects?
"Don't tie or fasten together to create longer sections unless design allows" is a safety guideline for:
"Don't tie or fasten together to create longer sections unless design allows" is a safety guideline for:
