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

6 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

15 feet

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

150 pounds

Answer

250 pounds

Answer

300 pounds

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

30 inches

Answer

36 inches

Answer

48 inches

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 cover

Answer

A guardrail system

Answer

A travel restraint system

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

Three times

Answer

Four times

Answer

Five times

Question 6

What is the primary hazard addressed by OSHA's housekeeping requirements for walking-working surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Slips, trips, and falls

Answer

Fire

Answer

Electrical shock

Answer

Chemical exposure

Question 7

A midrail on a guardrail system must be installed at what height when there is no wall or parapet at least 21 inches high?

Accepted Answer

Midway between the top rail and the surface

Answer

12 inches above the surface

Answer

At the same height as the top rail

Answer

30 inches above the surface