STAIRWAYS AND LADDERS 150
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SECTION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. OSHA regulations for stairways and ladders in construction are
found in which subpart of 29 CFR 1926?
• A) Subpart U
• B) Subpart V
• C) Subpart W
• D) Subpart X
Rationale: Subpart X of 29 CFR 1926 contains the OSHA standards for
stairways and ladders in construction, covering general
requirements, specific rules, and training provisions .
2. According to OSHA estimates, approximately how many injuries
occur each year due to falls on stairways and ladders in
construction?
• A) 250
, • B) 2,500
• C) 25,000
• D) 250,000
Rationale: OSHA estimates that there are nearly 25,000 injuries and
as many as 36 fatalities per year due to falls on stairways and ladders
used in construction, with many injuries serious enough to require
time off work .
3. When there is a break in elevation of _____ inches or more, and
no ramp, runway, embankment, or personnel hoist is available,
employers must provide a stairway or ladder.
• A) 12 inches
• B) 19 inches
• C) 24 inches
• D) 36 inches
Rationale: OSHA requires that when there is a break in elevation of
19 inches (48 cm) or more and no alternative access is available, a
stairway or ladder must be provided at all worker points of access .
4. When there is only _____ point(s) of access between levels,
employers must keep it clear of obstacles to permit free passage by
workers.
• A) One
• B) Two
• C) Three
• D) Four
,Rationale: When there is only one point of access between levels,
employers must keep it clear of obstacles to permit free passage. If
free passage becomes restricted, employers must provide a second
point of access and ensure workers use it .
5. When there are more than _____ point(s) of access between
levels, employers must ensure that at least one point of access
remains clear.
• A) One
• B) Two
• C) Three
• D) Four
Rationale: When there are more than two points of access between
levels, employers must ensure that at least one point of access
remains clear for worker passage .
6. The employer shall provide a training program for each
employee using ladders and stairways to enable them to:
• A) Complete work faster
• B) Recognize hazards and follow procedures to minimize them
• C) Become competent persons
• D) Perform inspections only
Rationale: OSHA 1926.1060(a) requires employers to provide a
training program that enables each employee to recognize hazards
related to ladders and stairways and train them in procedures to
minimize these hazards .
, 7. Training for ladder and stairway safety must be provided by a:
• A) Supervisor
• B) Safety officer
• C) Competent person
• D) Project manager
Rationale: OSHA 1926.1060(a)(1) requires that employers ensure
each employee has been trained by a competent person in specific
areas including fall hazards, proper construction and use of stairways
and ladders, and load capacities .
8. Retraining for ladder and stairway safety must be provided:
• A) Every year
• B) Every 6 months
• C) As necessary to maintain understanding and knowledge
• D) Only after an accident
Rationale: OSHA 1926.1060(b) requires retraining to be provided for
each employee as necessary so that the employee maintains the
understanding and knowledge acquired through compliance with the
standard .
9. Which of the following is NOT a required training area under
1926.1060(a)(1)?
• A) Nature of fall hazards in the work area
• B) Correct procedures for erecting and maintaining fall
protection systems
Questions with Answers and
Rationales PRACTICE EXAM REVIEWS
WITH COMPLETE ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
(MOST RECENT!!)
SECTION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. OSHA regulations for stairways and ladders in construction are
found in which subpart of 29 CFR 1926?
• A) Subpart U
• B) Subpart V
• C) Subpart W
• D) Subpart X
Rationale: Subpart X of 29 CFR 1926 contains the OSHA standards for
stairways and ladders in construction, covering general
requirements, specific rules, and training provisions .
2. According to OSHA estimates, approximately how many injuries
occur each year due to falls on stairways and ladders in
construction?
• A) 250
, • B) 2,500
• C) 25,000
• D) 250,000
Rationale: OSHA estimates that there are nearly 25,000 injuries and
as many as 36 fatalities per year due to falls on stairways and ladders
used in construction, with many injuries serious enough to require
time off work .
3. When there is a break in elevation of _____ inches or more, and
no ramp, runway, embankment, or personnel hoist is available,
employers must provide a stairway or ladder.
• A) 12 inches
• B) 19 inches
• C) 24 inches
• D) 36 inches
Rationale: OSHA requires that when there is a break in elevation of
19 inches (48 cm) or more and no alternative access is available, a
stairway or ladder must be provided at all worker points of access .
4. When there is only _____ point(s) of access between levels,
employers must keep it clear of obstacles to permit free passage by
workers.
• A) One
• B) Two
• C) Three
• D) Four
,Rationale: When there is only one point of access between levels,
employers must keep it clear of obstacles to permit free passage. If
free passage becomes restricted, employers must provide a second
point of access and ensure workers use it .
5. When there are more than _____ point(s) of access between
levels, employers must ensure that at least one point of access
remains clear.
• A) One
• B) Two
• C) Three
• D) Four
Rationale: When there are more than two points of access between
levels, employers must ensure that at least one point of access
remains clear for worker passage .
6. The employer shall provide a training program for each
employee using ladders and stairways to enable them to:
• A) Complete work faster
• B) Recognize hazards and follow procedures to minimize them
• C) Become competent persons
• D) Perform inspections only
Rationale: OSHA 1926.1060(a) requires employers to provide a
training program that enables each employee to recognize hazards
related to ladders and stairways and train them in procedures to
minimize these hazards .
, 7. Training for ladder and stairway safety must be provided by a:
• A) Supervisor
• B) Safety officer
• C) Competent person
• D) Project manager
Rationale: OSHA 1926.1060(a)(1) requires that employers ensure
each employee has been trained by a competent person in specific
areas including fall hazards, proper construction and use of stairways
and ladders, and load capacities .
8. Retraining for ladder and stairway safety must be provided:
• A) Every year
• B) Every 6 months
• C) As necessary to maintain understanding and knowledge
• D) Only after an accident
Rationale: OSHA 1926.1060(b) requires retraining to be provided for
each employee as necessary so that the employee maintains the
understanding and knowledge acquired through compliance with the
standard .
9. Which of the following is NOT a required training area under
1926.1060(a)(1)?
• A) Nature of fall hazards in the work area
• B) Correct procedures for erecting and maintaining fall
protection systems
