3.3 Construction Safety Standards - Stairways And Ladders Quiz

10 Questions | By Kiewit | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 251

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3.3 Construction Safety Standards - Stairways And Ladders Quiz - Quiz

This test is designed to test employee knowledge of construction safety,usage of Ladders and stairways, and their installation.

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1.

Are metal ladders allowed on Kiewit job sites?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
2.

A break in elevation of _____ or more requires a step or ladder for access?
- A.
  
  7 ¾ in
- B.
  
  18 in
- C.
  
  12 in
- D.
  
  16 in
3.

How much force are handrails required to withstand?
- A.
  
  At least 1000lbs
- B.
  
  At least 200lbs
- C.
  
  At least 500lbs
- D.
  
  No more than 100
4.

When are handrails required?
- A.
  
  Stairs with 4 or more risers
- B.
  
  Stairs higher than 30 inches
- C.
  
  Stairs less than 44 in wide
- D.
  
  All of the Above
5.

How big of a platform is needed outside a door?This isn't acceptable.
- A.
  
  20 inches
- B.
  
  20 inches past door swing
- C.
  
  The width of door swing
- D.
  
  None is needed
6.

Do metal pan stairways need a temporary filler to be able to use prior to concrete installation?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
7.

Can a job built ladder have a varying distance between steps?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
8.

How much weight must a self supporting ladder be able to withstand?
- A.
  
  2 times the intended load
- B.
  
  4 times the intended load
- C.
  
  The amount of the intended load
- D.
  
  "a little less is fine, they are over designed."
9.

At what ratio or angle does a ladder need to be leaning to achieve optimal performance and safety for those who use it?
- A.
  
  1 foot away for 4 feet of height 4:1
- B.
  
  1 foot away for 2 feet of height 2:1
- C.
  
  1 foot away for 8 feet of height 8:1
- D.
  
  Straight up and down
10.

How far must a ladder extend past the desired landing area?
- A.
  
  1 Foot Above
- B.
  
  1 Foot Below
- C.
  
  Just to the height of landing
- D.
  
  3 Feet above landing