OSHA OSHA - Safety Certificate Walking and Working Surfaces Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

At what height must an employer provide fall protection for workers on walking-working surfaces with unprotected sides or edges?

Accepted Answer

4 feet

Answer

6 feet

Answer

8 feet

Answer

10 feet

Question 2

What is the minimum width requirement for a general industry walkway according to OSHA standards?

Accepted Answer

28 inches

Answer

22 inches

Answer

36 inches

Answer

44 inches

Question 3

How often must employers inspect walking-working surfaces to ensure they are maintained in a safe condition?

Accepted Answer

As needed and with enough frequency to ensure safety

Answer

Weekly

Answer

Monthly

Answer

Annually

Question 4

Which of the following is a required characteristic of floor surfaces in work areas under OSHA regulations?

Accepted Answer

They must be kept clean, orderly, and in a sanitary condition

Answer

They must be carpeted

Answer

They must be painted with reflective coating

Answer

They must be made of non-porous material

Question 5

What must an employer do when a hole in a walking-working surface cannot be immediately repaired?

Accepted Answer

Cover the hole or guard it with a railing to prevent falls

Answer

Mark the area with caution tape only

Answer

Redirect foot traffic to another building

Answer

Close the entire floor to all personnel

Question 6

Under OSHA's walking-working surfaces standard, what is the maximum load rating information that must be marked on a floor or roof opening cover?

Accepted Answer

The cover must be able to support the maximum intended load

Answer

The cover must support at least 100 pounds

Answer

The cover must support twice the weight of the heaviest employee

Answer

The cover must support at least 500 pounds