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Temporary stairs serving the second floor are blocked by stored doors, leaving workers to climb through a window opening. What should the superintendent require?

Correct Answer

B) Clear and maintain a safe stairway or ladder access route

Safe access between work levels must be provided and maintained; blocked access should be corrected before workers improvise unsafe routes. Other choices accept a foreseeable access hazard.

Answer Options
A
The superintendent should use the window only during dry weather
B
Clear and maintain a safe stairway or ladder access route
C
Let each trade choose its own access path
D
The superintendent should wait until permanent stairs are installed

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Safe access between work levels must be provided and maintained; blocked access should be corrected before workers improvise unsafe routes. Other choices accept a foreseeable access hazard.

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