OSHA Walking and Working Surfaces 2

Question 1

At what height above a lower level does OSHA require fall protection in general industry walking-working surfaces?

Accepted Answer

4 feet

Answer

General industry (1910 Subpart D) requires fall protection when a walking-working surface is 4 feet or more above a lower level.

Question 2

A guardrail system's top rail must be capable of withstanding a force of at least how many pounds applied downward or outward?

Accepted Answer

200 pounds

Answer

Top rails must withstand at least 200 pounds of force applied in any downward or outward direction.

Question 3

What is the required height of a standard guardrail top edge above the walking-working surface?

Accepted Answer

42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches

Answer

The top edge of a standard guardrail must be 42 inches (plus or minus 3 inches) above the walking-working surface.

Question 4

When a hole exists in a walking-working surface, which method is NOT an acceptable form of protection?

Accepted Answer

Leaving it open with a warning sign only

Answer

A warning sign alone does not protect employees; holes must be covered or guarded.

Question 5

Covers over holes in walking-working surfaces must be able to support at least how many times the maximum intended load?

Accepted Answer

Two times

Answer

Hole covers must support at least twice the maximum intended load that may be imposed on them.

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