Exam 5: Safety With Ladders, Scaffolds, and Machines

Explain what a yellow tag on a scaffold means.

Explain what a red tag means when it is attached to a scaffolding.

A(n) ____________________ person is one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, dangerous, or hazardous to employees and who has the authority to take corrective measures to eliminate them.

When working with gasoline and diesel fuel, a Class __________ fire extinguisher should be on hand.

When using ladders near electrical equipment, ladders made of __________ should be used.

Employees must be able to safely access any level of scaffold that is __________ feet above or below an access point.

List the hazards that are associated with internal combustion engines.

The number one scaffold hazard is __________.

The air pressure used for pneumatic tools is TYPICALLY about __________ psi.

What is the highest safe standing level on a portable ladder?

A __________ is a mechanism that attaches to a vertical pole and can be pumped up and down the pole. It is used to support the planks on which workers stand.

Scaffolding should be inspected by a competent person __________.

When working on a ladder and reaching to the side, never let your __________ pass beyond either ladder rail.

Whom does OSHA require to build scaffolding?

A Type I Heavy Duty ladder is rated for __________ pounds

Before working on any engine or attached machinery the ____________________ wire should be removed.

The base of a ladder should be 1 foot away from the vertical surface against which it is placed for every __________ feet in height.

If a ladder is placed against a wall that is 28 feet high, the base of the ladder should be __________ feet away from the wall.

The most common type of scaffolding used in the construction industry is the __________.

Fall protection must be provided for workers on scaffolds when they are __________ feet or more above a lower level.