Update 2025-2026
A fall hazard is - Answersanything that may cause a person to lose his or her balance or bodily
support, resulting in a fall.
Any working at a height of _________feet or more is at risk for fall - Answers4
What are the three methods to help protect yourself from fall hazards? - Answers•Using fall
protection equipment.
•Using ladders safely.
•Obtaining adequate training.
What can lead to clutter and debris in the workplace, creating additional slip, trip, and fall
hazards. - AnswersPoor housekeeping
What are OSHA's four house keeping rules? - Answers•Keep work areas clean
•Keep floors clean and dry, or covered by the proper non-slip material.
•Remove other waste and trash.
•Maintain ladders and any fall protection equipment properly to avoid serious injuries.
Does a person need to actually fall to injure themselves during a slip? - AnswersNO
Six ways to prevent slip and fall injuries are: - Answers•Know the written housekeeping policies
and times that housekeeping personnel are available in your workplace
•Prevent entry into areas that are wet
•Wear slip-resistant footwear
•Use additional caution when weather conditions reduce friction on outdoor surfaces
•Keep floors clean and dry
•All permanent aisles and passageways should be kept clear of obstruction and should be
clearly marked.
_____________ is responsible for maintaining the work area free from fall dangers.
_____________have a responsibility to follow the employer's guidelines. - Answers1. Employers
2. Employees
, Falls from portable ladders are one of the leading causes of _____________________ and
____________________. - Answersoccupational fatalities and injuries.
Whose responsibility is it to provide training to workers on fall hazards, personal protective
equipment, and ladder usage. - AnswersEmployers
appropriate method of fall protection are: - Answers•Guardrail systems
•Safety net systems
•Personal Fall Arrest Systems
•Positioning systems
•Travel Restraint systems
•Ladder Safety systems
to decrees falls using portable ladders, OSHA requires that ladder rungs are - Answersslip
resistant
ladders on a slippery surface must be - Answerssecured and stabilized
Ladders can no be____,____, or ______ while workers are on them - Answers1. moved
2. shifted
3. extended
Can top steps or caps of stepladders be used as a step? - AnswersNo
Can ladders be fastened together to make them longer? - AnswersNo, unless the ladder is
designed to be used that way
can ladders be placed on unstable bases to obtain added height? - AnswersNo
Who must ensure that ladders are in good conditions? - AnswersThe employer
Who must ensure that workers are properly using ladders? - AnswersThe employer
What must fixed ladders in outdoor advertising be equipped with? - Answersfall protection
Fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet must have___________ rather than cages or wells -
Answerspersonal arrest systems
Qualified climbers for outdoor advertising must have what 4 things? - Answers•Receive training
and demonstrate the physical capability to perform climbs
•Wear a body harness equipped with an 18-inch rest lanyard