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

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

Answer: 4 feet

OSHA requires fall protection at 4 feet in general industry under 29 CFR 1910.28.

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

Answer: 28 inches

OSHA requires aisles and walkways to be at least 28 inches wide per 29 CFR 1910.22.

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

Answer: As needed and with enough frequency to ensure safety

OSHA requires inspections as needed and frequently enough to maintain safe conditions under 29 CFR 1910.22.

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

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

OSHA mandates that all places of employment be kept clean, orderly, and sanitary per 29 CFR 1910.22(a).

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

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

OSHA requires that holes be covered or guarded to prevent workers from stepping into or falling through them.

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?

Answer: The cover must be able to support the maximum intended load

Covers must be capable of supporting the maximum intended load that may be imposed on them per 29 CFR 1910.29.