OSHA OSHA - Safety Certificate Walking and Working Surfaces Questions and Answers 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which OSHA standard specifically addresses the requirements for walking-working surfaces in general industry?
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D
Subpart D of 29 CFR 1910 covers walking-working surfaces for general industry workplaces.
Question 2: What is the employer's responsibility regarding drainage on walking-working surfaces where wet processes are used?
- Drainage must be maintained or dry standing places must be provided (Correct answer)
- Wet surfaces are acceptable if workers wear rubber boots
- No specific requirement exists for wet process areas
- Workers must be rotated every 30 minutes
Correct answer: Drainage must be maintained or dry standing places must be provided
OSHA requires drainage or dry standing places where wet processes are used per 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2).
Question 3: When must guardrail systems be installed on walking-working surfaces?
- Only when requested by employees
- On any open-sided surface 4 feet or more above a lower level (Correct answer)
- Only on surfaces above 10 feet
- Only on permanent structures
Correct answer: On any open-sided surface 4 feet or more above a lower level
Guardrails are required on unprotected sides and edges of walking-working surfaces 4 feet or more above a lower level.
Question 4: What is the minimum height requirement for a standard guardrail top rail under OSHA general industry standards?
- 36 inches
- 39 inches
- 42 inches (Correct answer)
- 48 inches
Correct answer: 42 inches
OSHA requires top rails to be 42 inches plus or minus 3 inches above the walking-working surface per 29 CFR 1910.29.
Question 5: Which of the following conditions would constitute a violation of OSHA walking-working surface standards?
- Using anti-slip floor coatings in a kitchen
- Allowing tools and materials to accumulate on a stairway passage (Correct answer)
- Installing handrails on both sides of a stairway
- Providing adequate lighting in a corridor
Correct answer: Allowing tools and materials to accumulate on a stairway passage
Accumulation of tools and materials on stairways creates tripping hazards and violates housekeeping requirements.
Question 6: What does OSHA require regarding the condition of permanent aisles and passageways?
- They must be appropriately marked where mechanical handling equipment is used (Correct answer)
- They only need marking if wider than 6 feet
- Markings are optional if traffic is light
- They must be painted yellow at all times
Correct answer: They must be appropriately marked where mechanical handling equipment is used
OSHA requires permanent aisles and passageways to be appropriately marked where mechanical handling equipment is used per 29 CFR 1910.22(b).
OSHA OSHA - Safety Certificate Walking and Working Surfaces Questions and Answers 3
Which OSHA standard specifically addresses the requirements for walking-working surfaces in general industry?