Gutter Company Safety and Equipment

Question 1

What OSHA ladder safety rule requires that a straight or extension ladder extend past the landing point?

Accepted Answer

3 feet above the landing

Answer

1 foot above the landing

Answer

6 feet above the landing

Answer

Level with the landing

Question 2

What personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when cleaning gutters that may contain bird or rodent droppings?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and safety glasses as minimum; N95 respirator recommended for heavy contamination

Answer

Safety glasses only

Answer

Hard hat only

Answer

Steel-toed boots only

Question 3

What is the correct angle for positioning a straight extension ladder against a wall for safe climbing?

Accepted Answer

75 degrees from horizontal (4:1 ratio)

Answer

60 degrees from horizontal (1:1 ratio)

Answer

45 degrees from horizontal (1:1 equal angle)

Answer

90 degrees straight vertical

Question 4

What is the minimum safe working distance from overhead power lines when using a metal ladder?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Answer

1 foot

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3 feet

Answer

50 feet

Question 5

Which type of glove is most appropriate for handling sheet metal gutter sections and sharp aluminum coil edges?

Accepted Answer

Cut-resistant (Level A4 or higher) leather or synthetic gloves

Answer

Thin latex gloves

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Standard cotton work gloves

Answer

Rubber dishwashing gloves

Question 6

When must a gutter contractor use fall protection on a residential job site according to OSHA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

When working at heights greater than 6 feet on residential construction

Answer

Never on residential sites

Answer

Only when on a roof, not on a ladder

Answer

Only when using a scaffold