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If a worker is using a ladder near energized electrical equipment or power lines, from what should its side rails be made? |
a non-conductive material |
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A worker should always position a ladder at an angle where the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is _____ the working length of the ladder. |
1/4 |
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Which ladders are NOT covered by the OSHA standards for stairways and ladders? |
Ladders that are purposely manufactured for scaffolds access and egress are not covered by the OSHA standards for stairways and ladders. |
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What must be provided where doors or gates open directly onto a stairway? |
a platform |
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Handrails and top rails must be capable of withstanding a load of _____ pounds. |
200 |
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If the top edge of a stair rail system is serving as a handrail, how high must it be when measured from the upper handrail surface to the tread? |
A top edge of a stair rail system serving as a handrail must not be higher than 37 inches nor less than 36 inches when measured from the upper handrail surface to the tread. |
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For what application(s) can ladders having a pitch in excess of 90 degrees from the horizontal be used? |
For example, in conical sections of manholes, ladders having a pitch in excess of 90 degrees from the horizontal can be used. |
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How far must ladder rungs be spaced from each other? |
between 10 and 14 inches |
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Employers must provide a stairway or a ladder at points of access where the elevation between two steps is _____ inches or more. |
19 |
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How far apart must the side rails of portable ladders be? |
11.5inches |
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