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OSHA Module 6: Stairways and Ladders

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This deck covers key safety standards and requirements for stairways and ladders as outlined in OSHA Module 6, including spacing, materials, and load ratings.

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Ladder rungs should be spaced between _____ and _______ inches apart.

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Definition
Ladder rungs should be spaced between _____ and _______ inches apart.
10....14
Employers must provide a stairway or ladder if the elevation between two surfaces on a site is ____ inches or more.
19
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Which of the following ladder materials should be avoided when working near power lines?
Aluminum
Stairs should be installed between _____ and _______ degrees from horizontal.
30....50
Handrails should come up no more than _____ inches and no less than ___ inches from the tread of the stairway.
37...30
The maximum intended load rating for portable ladders should be at least ____.
200lbs
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OSHA Module 6: Stairways and Ladders
TermDefinition
Ladder rungs should be spaced between _____ and _______ inches apart.
10....14
Employers must provide a stairway or ladder if the elevation between two surfaces on a site is ____ inches or more.
19
Which of the following ladder materials should be avoided when working near power lines?
Aluminum
Stairs should be installed between _____ and _______ degrees from horizontal.
30....50
Handrails should come up no more than _____ inches and no less than ___ inches from the tread of the stairway.
37...30
The maximum intended load rating for portable ladders should be at least ____.
200lbs
____ refers to the point at which the structural members of a ladder lose their ability to carry a load.
Load refusal
Handrails must be provided to all stairways that have ____ or more risers, or are higher than 30 inches.
Four