OSHA 30 Stairways and Ladders Study Guide, Practice Questions and Safety
Review 2026
Which if the following are true about unprotected sides and edges - correct answer
✔✔Unprotected sides and edges are areas where there is no stair rail system or wall 36 inches
or more in height. Unprotected sides and edges are any side of the edge of a stairway landing or
ladder platform where there is no wall or guardrail system 39 inches or more in height. An
exception to this last requirement
The combined weight of people and equipment on a ladder is called the "maximum intended
load" - correct answer ✔✔True
Unprotected sides and edges are where there is no stair rail system in place at a height of __
inches or higher - correct answer ✔✔36
Which ladder system allows for two way traffic up and down? - correct answer ✔✔Double-
cleated ladder
Which of the following typed of ladders are most commonly used in the construction industry? -
correct answer ✔✔Straight, Extension, Step, Fixed ladder
Each of the following is true of temporary stairs EXCEPT: - correct answer ✔✔Lighting is not
necessary
Stairs should be installed between 30 degrees and: - correct answer ✔✔50 degrees
Toe boards should be installed around floor openings, landings, and stairwells to prevent
materials and tools from falling to lower levels. - correct answer ✔✔True
Review 2026
Which if the following are true about unprotected sides and edges - correct answer
✔✔Unprotected sides and edges are areas where there is no stair rail system or wall 36 inches
or more in height. Unprotected sides and edges are any side of the edge of a stairway landing or
ladder platform where there is no wall or guardrail system 39 inches or more in height. An
exception to this last requirement
The combined weight of people and equipment on a ladder is called the "maximum intended
load" - correct answer ✔✔True
Unprotected sides and edges are where there is no stair rail system in place at a height of __
inches or higher - correct answer ✔✔36
Which ladder system allows for two way traffic up and down? - correct answer ✔✔Double-
cleated ladder
Which of the following typed of ladders are most commonly used in the construction industry? -
correct answer ✔✔Straight, Extension, Step, Fixed ladder
Each of the following is true of temporary stairs EXCEPT: - correct answer ✔✔Lighting is not
necessary
Stairs should be installed between 30 degrees and: - correct answer ✔✔50 degrees
Toe boards should be installed around floor openings, landings, and stairwells to prevent
materials and tools from falling to lower levels. - correct answer ✔✔True
