Certification Exam: Slips, Trips, and Falls

Question 1 of 10

Most stair falls occur on which steps?

A) The first step only B) The middle steps C) Only on spiral stairs D) The top or bottom three steps

Question 2 of 10

What is the #1 cause of lost workdays in most industries?

A) Car accidents B) Flu C) Stress D) Slips, Trips, and Falls

Question 3 of 10

If you cannot carry a load and maintain 3 points of contact on a ladder, what should you do?

A) Have someone throw it to you B) Use a hoist, rope, or tool belt to lift the items C) Carry it in your teeth D) Run up the ladder

Question 4 of 10

What is the "Three Points of Contact" rule?

A) Touching the floor with three fingers B) Three people must watch you climb C) Two hands and one foot (or vice-versa) on a ladder at all times D) Always wear three layers of clothes

Question 5 of 10

How should you walk on an icy surface (The Penguin Walk)?

A) Running fast B) Lifting feet high C) Backward D) Short, shuffling steps with toes pointed out

Question 6 of 10

What causes a "Slip"?

A) Hitting an object with your foot B) Looking at your phone C) Too little friction between footwear and floor D) Being too tall

Question 7 of 10

Why is a "Near-Miss" report important?

A) It isn't important B) To identify and fix a hazard before someone actually gets hurt C) To get people in trouble D) To fill out paperwork

Question 8 of 10

In 2026, what is the OSHA fall protection height for general industry?

A) 20 feet B) 4 feet C) Only on rooftops D) 10 feet

Question 9 of 10

What is "Distracted Walking" in 2026?

A) Using a mobile device while moving B) Walking while tired C) Walking in the rain D) Talking to a coworker

Question 10 of 10

What is the "See it, Own it" rule?

A) You only own what you buy B) Only managers own safety C) If you see a hazard, you are responsible for fixing or reporting it D) If you see a spill, you should walk around it