Deck 7: Buildings and Facilities

Question 1

2.What is a toeboard?

Answer 1

A vertical barrier along the exposed edge of a walking or working surface to prevent falls of materials.

Question 2

7.Which of the following is considered acceptable and even helpful in some situations?

A)false floors
B)splinters in the floor
C)loose boards in the floor
D)protruding nails in the floor

Answer 2

A

Question 3

9.The purpose of a "toeboard" is to

A)prevent the foot from slipping off the step on a fixed industrial stairway
B)prevent the foot from extending too far on an open-riser type stairway
C)provide a foundation structure for erecting a guardrail
D)prevent materials from falling off the edge of a platform

Answer 3

D

Question 4

17.The device pictured is identified as a .

Question 5

13.Complete the diagram by filling in the missing dimension for a standard railing.

Question 6

4.What do federal standards prescribe for stairway landings with regard to:
(a)width of landings

Question 7

Check whether an excessive number of trips and falls are in the

Question 8

3."Means of egress" consist of three serial components;what are they?

Question 9

5.Removable covers are an acceptable alternative to railings for protection of small open pits.

Question 10

11.Explain the purpose of a "panic bar."

Question 11

14.What accessory to a standard railing is shown in the diagram and indicated by a large arrow?

Question 12

Determine what conditions produce danger,rather than mere

Question 13

6.For fixed industrial stairs which ascend a vertical height of 15 feet,OSHA requires

A)3 landings
B)2 landings
C)1 landing
D)no landing

Question 14

1.At what floor height (in general industry)does OSHA require protection for open sides?

Question 15

12.Which of the following diagrams shows correct portable ladder erection?

Question 16

15.Specify the indicated dimensions.

Question 17

18 The housekeeping term "clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition" as stated in the OSHA standard for floors and aisles is difficult to define.What methods does the text suggest for the Safety and Health Manager in order to establish a condition might be cause for an OSHA citation?

Question 18

10.The principal problem with rail and trolley ladder safety devices is

A)unreliable brakes
B)trolley locking during ascent
C)ice on the rail
D)worker tripping

Question 19

8.Which of the following would be your last choice in dealing with water on the floor?

A)install false floors
B)install and maintain a drainage system
C)use mats to provide a dry standing place
D)issue rubber boots to be worn by employees

Question 20

16.What is the principal problem with the function of the device shown?

Question 21

32.Suspended maintenance platforms are required to have

A)load-rating plates on the platform
B)a tag on the wire rope stating the maximum breaking strength
C)both of the above
D)none of the above

Question 22

28.Explain the hazard of specifying too many waste receptacles.

Question 23

27.Explain the hazard of specifying an insufficient number of waste receptacles.

Question 24

30.The text names two toxic materials that are of such concern that strict specific standards specify their control and storage in the areas separate from food consumption and storage areas.What are these two toxic substances?

Question 25

25.Why does the Safety and Health Manager often get the job of dealing with ADA as well?

Question 26

26.Explain the hazards of improper selection of numbers of waste receptacles to be placed in the workplace.

Question 27

29.The text names a common material that is toxic and is particularly susceptible to that hazard of ingestion during food consumption.What is this material?

Question 28

33.Wire rope tags indicating the maximum breaking strength,used for wire rope suspending maintenance platforms

A)must be constructed of metal.
B)must be constructed of plastic.
C)are permitted to be constructed of any rigid material provided that the tag is legible and durable.
D)are not required.

Question 29

19 The text describes a "serious,repeat" citation of a "housekeeping" violation that generated an OSHA fine of $10,000.What were the circumstances of this cited condition and why was it considered so serious?

Question 30

23.What is the full name of the law,passed in 1990,that is the impetus for changing the height of drinking water fountains?

Question 31

24.What is the full name of the prominent law passed in 1990 that is popularly known as "ADA"?

Question 32

22.Explain why boilers and elevators are not covered by the OSHA standards.

Question 33

31.What is the most serious hazard for vehicle-mounted work platforms?

Question 34

Check work practice guidelines for industries in the same type of

Question 35

21.The Hamlet,North Carolina,disaster resulted in the criminal indictment of three members of top management of the Imperial Foods plant.The principal problem was violation of a very frequently cited OSHA standard.What was this common OSHA violation?