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114 Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection
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Introduction

This course is a basic awareness-level introduction to safe practices related to walking-working surfaces, ladders, stairs, fall protection and protection from falling objects, as detailed in OSHA 1910 Subpart D, Walking-Working Surfaces.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, you should be able to:
ID Objective
TO 1.0 Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment.
LO 1.1.1 Identify and give examples of the cause of most general industry accidents related to walking-working surfaces.
LO 1.1.2 Summarize OSHA 1910.25, Subpart D, Walking-Working Surfaces, safety requirements when using ladders.
LO 1.1.3 Describe safety requirements and best practices for employees using portable and fixed ladders.
LO 1.1.5 Describe employer safety requirements for employees using mobile ladder stands and platforms.
LO 1.1.6 Describe employer safety requirements for employees using steps, stairs, stairways, and dockboards.
LO 1.1.7 Describe employer safety requirements for employees using scaffolds and rope descent systems.
LO 1.1.8 Describe employer safety training requirements to protect employees from fall hazards.
LO 1.2.1 Discuss general safety employer requirements for providing and installing fall protection systems.
LO 1.2.2 Discuss general employer safety requirements to provide and install all fall protection systems and falling object protection for employees.
LO 1.2.3 Describe employer safety requirements to protect employees from falls while exposed to unprotected sides and edges.
LO 1.2.4 Summarize OSHA employer safety requirements to protect employees from fall hazards associated with holes.
LO 1.2.5 Identify employer safety requirements and safety precautions for guardrail systems.
LO 1.2.6 Discuss methods to protect employees from falling objects.

Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)