Safety Flashcards
OHS establishes the requirements for?
PPE
Employer needs protection plan for?
If you are working above 3 meters and not protected by guard rails
Who sets standards for equipment
CSA
Who needs to make sure you inspect your ppe
Employer
What percent of OHS claims were muskolskeleton
67%
Who covers injury claims
WCB
What percent of the WCB is funded by employers
100%
What percent of WCB injury claims were related to back injuries?
37%
4 Types of ladders
Single step, double or twin step, extension, and platform ladders
Ladder ratio
4:1
Ladder ratings
1A: extra heavy duty 300lbs
1: heavy duty 250lbs
2: medium duty 225lbs
3: light duty 200lbs
3 types of Ladder materials
Wood, aluminum, fiberglass
Aluminum characteristics
Strong
Light weight
Corrosion resistant
Fibreglasses characteristics
Electrically non conductive
Strong
How many points must be in contact with ladder
3 points