Walking and working surfaces are essential for maintaining a safe and efficient workplace. However, slips, trips, and falls remain a leading cause of workplace injuries and fatalities. This course provides an in-depth understanding of OSHA regulations and best practices for keeping walking and working surfaces safe, reducing hazards, and preventing accidents.
Key Topics Covered:
- Common causes of slips, trips, and falls and how to prevent them.
- The importance of good housekeeping in maintaining safe work areas.
- OSHA regulations for guarding floor openings, platforms, and elevated work surfaces.
- Safe practices for stairways and ladders, including proper setup and use.
- Load-bearing capacities of floors and how to identify weight limits.
- The role of railings, tow boards, and barriers in preventing falls.
- Proper inspection and maintenance of ladders and scaffolding.
- The correct use of personal fall protection equipment when working at heights.
- Safe work practices for supported and suspended scaffolds.
- Hazards associated with stormy weather, wind, and ice when working on elevated surfaces.
By the end of the course, you will have learned:
- How to identify and eliminate hazards on walking and working surfaces.
- The importance of marking aisles and passageways for safe movement.
- Best practices for ladder and stairway safety to prevent falls.
- How to use guardrails and barriers to reduce fall risks.
- Safe scaffold usage and fall protection requirements.
- How to inspect and use personal fall protection gear correctly.
This course equips employees with the knowledge and skills to maintain a safe work environment, reduce workplace injuries, and comply with OSHA regulations related to walking and working surfaces.