The cage on a fixed ladder must extend 42 inches

how far above the landing?

The cage on a fixed ladder must start 7 - 8 feet

how far from the ground?

1. Caused by light, repetitive motions of the wrist and fingers.

Describe Carpal Tunnel Syndrom? 2. Palmar side of wrists contains nerves, blood vessels, tendons
3. Swelling of tendons pinches the median nerve
4. Tingling and numbness of the fingers

Describe Epicondylitis? 1. Tendons on outside elbow injured or strained

2. Caused bu impacting or jerky throwing
motions, repeated forceful wrist extensions

Describe Tendinitis? 1. Infammation of tendons

2. Associated repeated tension, motion,
bending, contact with hard surfaces, vibration

Describe Trigger Finger? 1. Tendosynovitis

2. Finger movement not smooth (snaps
or jerks)

Describe White Finger (Raynaud's 1. Insufficent blood supply causes blanching

syndrome)? 2. Arteries closed due to vasospasms
triggering by vibrations

How far apart are should fixed ladder 12"

rungs be?

How far must an extension ladder 3 feet

extend above the point of support?

How much force must a standard 200 pounds applied horizontally

railing be able to withstand?
 How tall must toe boards be? 4 inches

If the extension ladder was greater than 36 4 feet

feet and less than or equal to 48 feet, what is
the overlap needed between two ladders?

If the extension ladder was greater than 48 5 feet

feet and less than or equal to 60 feet, what is
the overlap needed between two ladders?

If the extension ladder was less than or 3 feet

equal to 36 feet, what is the overlap
needed between two ladders?

If you cannot de-energize or ground a power 20 feet

line, what is the default clearance between the
power lines and any part of a crane?

Medal Ladder Specs. 1. 12" center spacing for rungs

2. Non-slip material on bottom 4 rungs

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Name some Cumulative Trauma Epicondylitis

Disorders (CTDs)? Tendinitis

Trigger Finger
White Finger (Raynaud's Syndrome)

The pitch on a fixed ladder shall not 90 degrees

exceed what degree?

Stairways must have an angle between 30 - 50 degrees

what degrees?

What are Musculoskeletal Disorders Disorders of muscles, nerve, tendons,

(MSDs)? ligaments, joint, cartilage or spinal discs
 What are the 2 muscular efforts Static muscular effort
ergonomics looks at? Dynamic muscular effort

What are the 3 types of portable step Type I - Industrial

ladders? Type 2 - Commercial
Type 3 - Household

Level A
What are the 4 levels of PPE for
Level B
Emergency Responders Level C
Level D

What are the 5 items that should be Evacuation plans

Fire
included into Emergency Response Natural disasters
Civil disturbances
Planning Terrorism

1. Rheumatoid Arthritis
What are the 6 Non-Occupational 2. Endocrinological disorders
3. Acute Trauma
factors? 4. Obesity
5. Pregnancy
6. Recreational Activies

1. All personnel represented on ergonomics team.

What are the elements in an Ergonomic 2. Training
3. Identify existing or potential problems
Program? 4.
5.
Evaluate risk factors
Design and Implement corrective actions
6. monitor effectiveness

Protect yourself
What are the general planning guidlines Identify the hazard

when responding to an emergency? Secure the scene

Obtain help/resources
Follow through with safe site entry

What are the illumination requirements High Activity = 5 fc

for high and low activity in high hazard Low Activity = 2 fc
areas?

What are the illumination requirements High Activity = 1 fc

for high and low activity in low hazard Low Activity = 0.5 fc
areas?

What are the minimum and maximum 3 - 6 feet

lengths of a Type III portable ladder?
What are the minimum and maximum 3 - 12 feet
lengths of a Type II portable ladder?

What are the minimum and maximum 3 - 20 feet

lengths of a Type I portable ladder?

1. Repetition / Duration
What ate the 5 risk factors in 2. Joint Deviation

ergonomics? 3. Force
4. Cold
5. Vibration

1. Soft Tissues - muscles, tendons, ligaments, Bursa (rubbing of muscle or

What body parts are considered high tendon against bone)

risk in terms of ergonomic injuries? 2. Nerves

3. Blood vessels
4. Lower Back

Fullly encapsulating suit

What does Level A PPE consist of?
SCBA
Boots
Hard hat

Chemical protective clothing

What does Level B PPE consist of? SCBA
Boots
Gloves
Hard hat

Chemical protective clothing

What does Level C PPE consist of? APR
Boots
Gloves
Hard hat

Protective clothing
What does Level D PPE consist of? Boots
Gloves
Hard hat
Safety Glasses

What does the Asymmetry Multiplier Angular displacement

measure?

What does the color Black/White mean Traffic Markings

in Safety?
 What does the color Blue mean in Informational
Safety?

What does the color Green mean in First Aid

Safety? Safety Equipment

What does the color Magenta mean in Radiation Hazards

Safety?

What does the color Orange mean in Dangerous Parts

Safety? Maching Guarding

What does the color Red mean in Danger

Safety? Fire Equipment

What does the color Yellow mean in Caution

Safety? Hazardous Area

What does the Coupling Multiplier Based on the ability to grasp an object
measure?

What does the Distance Multiplier Vertical distance moved in inches

measure?

What does the Frequency Multiplier Based on the number of lifts per
measure? minute and the work duration in hours.

What does the Horizontal Multiplier Distance (in inches) between hands and
measure? ankle midpoint
What does the Lifting Index measure? Greater than 1.0 indicates and increased
risk of lower back injury and should be
redesigned

What does the Vertical Multiplier Height of hands above the floor at the start or
end of the lift, in inches.
measure? Take the greatest distance away from 30 inches.

What is a footcandle (fc)? light falling on a 1 sqft at 1 foot from a

standard candle

What is a ligament? Coneects Bone to Bone

What is a tendon? Connects muscles to Bone

What is dynamic muscular effort? 1. Muscles constantly moving

2. Muscles help pump blood flow

What is Ergonomics? The study of human interactions with

the work environment.

1. Muscles have a prolonged state of constriction.

What is static muscular effort?
2. Restricts bllod flow
3. Can lead to deterioration of joints, ligaments,
tendons

AM = 1 - (0.0032A)
What is the equation for Asymmetry A must be between 0 and 135 degrees

Multiplier?

V = v ertical height of hands

What is the equation for Coupling Good Coupling with V<30in. = 1.00
Fair Coupling with V<30in. = 0.95
Poor Coupling with V<30in. = 0.90

Multiplier? Good Coupling with V>30in. = 1.00

Good Coupling with V>30in. = 1.00
Good Coupling with V>30in. = 0.90
 What is the equation for Distance DM = 0.82 + (1.8/D)
Multiplier? D = ABS (Vf - Vi)

What is the equation for Frequency Must use a table to calculate

Multiplier?

What is the equation for Horizontal HM = 10/H

Multiplier?

What is the equation for Lifting Index? LI = Actual Weight / RWL

What is the equation for Vertical VM = 1 - (0.0075 x ABS(V-30))

Multiplier?

What is the height to base ratio when 4:1

setting up an extention ladder?

What is the length of fixed ladder that greater than 20 feet

requires a cage?

What is the length of fixed ladder that at least every 30 feet

requires a landing?

What is the maximum distance off the less than or equal to 1/4 inch
floor a toe board can be installed?

What is the maximum length of a 60 feet

extention ladder?
 What is the maximum length of a 20 feet
portable step ladder?

What is the NIOSH Lifting Equation? RWL = LC x HM x VM x DM x AM x FM x

CM

What is the preferred pitch on a fixed 75 to 90 degrees

ladder?

What is the relationship between: 1 lumen - 1 footcandle

Lumen and footcandle? 1 footcandle = 10.764 lux
Lux and foot candle?

What is the required height of a bottom 21 inches

rail?

What is the required height of a top 42 inches

rail?

1. damage or defects
What should be checked when 2.
3.
should not be shortened with knots or bolts
shall not be kinked

inspecting slings?
4. may not be loaded above thier rated capacities
5. if a basket hitch is used, slings shall be balanced
6. shall be padded or protected from sharp edges
7. no walking under or near suspended loads

Why does ergonomics look at Cold? Muscles not as flexible

Why does ergonomics look at Force? 1. High amount of hand force, > 7 pounds
2. Hand grasping, pinch hazards
3. Mechanical stress, arm resting on table edge

Why does ergonomics look at Joint 1. Raised elbows and arms

deviation? 2. Bent waist or hands
 1. less than 30 sec/cycle
Why does ergonomics look at 2. more than 1,000 parts/shift

Repetition and duration?

Why does ergonomics look at Power hand tools

Vibration?

Wooden Ladder Specs 1. Uniform spacing steps not more than 12"
2. Side rail spread at least 1" for each foot of
length.