Deck 15: Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Vision Hazards

Question 1

The coefficient of friction decreases as a surface becomes wet.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which of the following does 29 CFR 1910.178 not require?

A)Annual assessment of forklift operator performance
B)Evaluation of forklift operator performance at least every three years
C)Initial training for operators
D)Refresher training

Answer 2

A

Question 3

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(2)covers scaffolding.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Goggles or shields are the best personal protective equipment for protecting the eyes and face from impact injuries.

Question 5

Falls rank near the bottom of the list of causes of workplace accidents.

Question 6

Which of the following are NOT widely used to manufacture gloves for hand protection?

A)Cotton
B)Nylon
C)Metal mesh
D)Butyl rubber

Question 7

It is important for safety professionals to go beyond just maintaining the typical slip and fall prevention program and apply practical strategies.

Question 8

Legal defenses have no place in an organization's slip and fall prevention program.

Question 9

The proper ratio for ensuring ladder safety is four-to-one.

Question 10

When using a ladder in the workplace workers should always hold on with both hands.

Question 11

OSHA's fall protection regulations for construction do not apply to residential contractors.

Question 12

One of the primary causes of falls in the workplace is foreign objects on the walking surface.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a practical prevention measure for preventing slips and falls?

A)Choosing anti-fatigue mats carefully
B)Helping develop legal defenses against injured employees who might sue
C)Reducing tracked-in hazards
D)Locating absorbents strategically

Question 14

There are two categories of falls: 1)slip and fall, and 2)step and fall

Question 15

The most notable work of the National Floor Safety Institute has been the development of B101.1 - Test method for Measuring Wet SCOF of Common Hard-Surface Floor Materials.

Question 16

What effect does moisture have on the coefficient of friction on a work surface?

A)Increase
B)Decrease
C)No effect
D)None of the above

Question 17

A coefficient of friction on a walking surface of 0.20 or less means the surface is very slippery.

Question 18

Before using personal protective equipment, what other methods should be used?

A)Administrative controls
B)Engineering controls
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 19

Walking surfaces should be inspected frequently to identify slip and fall hazards.

Question 20

Which of the following are used to minimize standing hazards?

A)Sit/stand chairs
B)Foot rails
C)Anti-fatigue mats.
D)All of the above

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a factor that manufacturers of hard hats can use for rating their products?

A)Physical attractiveness
B)Lower temperatures
C)High visibility
D)Reverse donning