Walking and Working Surfaces Flashcards

A dockboard (bridge plate) used to move materials must be capable of supporting what load?

Answer: The maximum intended load

Dockboards must be capable of carrying the maximum intended load, including equipment and workers.

What is a required feature to keep transported equipment from running off the edge of a dockboard?

Answer: Run-off protection such as raised edges or curbs

Dockboards must have run-off protection unless the operation makes it impractical.

For a scaffold platform in general industry, what is the maximum allowable gap between the platform edge and the uprights on the front face?

Answer: 9.5 inches

Front-edge gaps are generally limited to 9.5 inches (14 inches for outrigger scaffolds or plastering work).

What is the minimum toeboard height required to protect people below from falling objects?

Answer: 3.5 inches

A standard toeboard must be at least 3.5 inches in vertical height from its top edge to the surface.

Which condition most directly requires a walking-working surface to be inspected before use each shift?

Answer: Any surface used by employees

OSHA requires walking-working surfaces to be inspected regularly and as needed, and maintained in safe condition.

What is the appropriate response when a walking surface becomes wet or slippery from a spill?

Answer: Clean it promptly and mark the area

Spills must be cleaned promptly, and the hazard marked until the surface is safe.

Stairways serving as an exit route must generally have handrails when there are how many or more risers?

Answer: 4 or more

Stairs with 4 or more risers, or rising more than 30 inches, require at least one handrail.