Safety & Risk Management Flashcards

Per OSHA 1910.23, what is the minimum distance a portable ladder's side rails must extend above the upper landing surface when used for access?

Answer: 3 feet

Portable ladder side rails must extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing when used to access it.

What is the recommended setup angle ratio for a non-self-supporting extension ladder?

Answer: 1 foot out for every 4 feet of working length

The 4-to-1 rule places the base one quarter of the working length away from the wall, about 75 degrees.

Within how many hours must an employer report a work-related inpatient hospitalization of one employee to OSHA?

Answer: 24 hours

Inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, and loss of an eye must be reported within 24 hours, while fatalities require 8 hours.

Which ANSI standard specifies requirements for emergency eyewash and shower equipment?

Answer: ANSI Z358.1

ANSI Z358.1 covers emergency eyewash and shower equipment, including weekly activation and 10-second access.

During a fire alarm system impairment lasting more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period, what is typically required by fire code?

Answer: Notify the fire authority and implement a fire watch

NFPA and the International Fire Code require AHJ notification and a fire watch or evacuation when protection systems are impaired beyond 4 hours.

Which practice BEST reduces slip-and-fall liability in building entrances during wet weather?

Answer: Placing absorbent entrance mats and wet floor signage with routine inspections

Matting, warning signs, and documented inspections both prevent falls and demonstrate reasonable care.

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, which of the following is required on a shipped container label?

Answer: Signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

HazCom shipped labels must include product identifier, signal word, hazard statements, pictograms, precautionary statements, and supplier information.