Slip, Trip, And Fall Prevention Quiz

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Which of the following is a bad example of proper workplace cleanliness?
  • (A)  Cleaning and organizing passageways, service rooms, storerooms and places of employment.
  • (B)  Keeping equipment on stairways where they can be easily located.
  • (C)  Maintaining drainage, false floors, mats, platforms or dry standing places where there are wet or oily processes.
  • (D)  Providing warning signs for wet floors.
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Always try to minimize a trip hazard.
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Correct answer is:
  • (B)  Keeping equipment on stairways where they can be easily located.
Explanation:
According to OSHA, all areas in the workplace must be kept clean and orderly. Furthermore, “The floor of every workroom shall be maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition. Where wet processes are used, drainage shall be maintained and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places should be provided where practicable.”
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