Scaffold Safety and Construction Quiz

Test your understanding of scaffold safety with 17 questions covering standards, hazards, and best practices. Get ready for safer construction sites!

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What is the minimum safe distance between overhead power lines and scaffolds?

3 feet

5 feet

10 feet

15 feet

20 answered

What is the recommended load capacity for a scaffold?

500 pounds

750 pounds

1000 pounds

1500 pounds

18 answered

What is the minimum width requirement for a scaffold platform?

12 inches

18 inches

24 inches

30 inches

19 answered

What is the maximum allowable height for a scaffold before it requires engineering review?

20 feet

30 feet

40 feet

50 feet

17 answered

Which of the following is a potential hazard associated with scaffold use?

Tripping over scaffold planks

Excessive wind resistance

Exposure to extreme temperatures

Excessive lighting

16 answered

What is the recommended frequency for inspecting scaffolding?

Weekly

Monthly

Biannually

Annually

15 answered

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety practice when using scaffolding?

Regularly inspecting scaffolding components

Using damaged scaffolding if it's the only option available

Ensuring proper training for workers using scaffolding

Using fall protection equipment when working on scaffolding

11 answered

What is the primary purpose of a guardrail on a scaffold?

To provide stability to the scaffold

To prevent tools from falling off the scaffold

To prevent workers from falling off the scaffold

To support the weight of materials

11 answered

What is the maximum gap allowed between scaffold planks?

1 inch

2 inches

3 inches

4 inches

12 answered

#10

Which type of scaffold is commonly used for work on high-rise buildings?

Mobile scaffold

Suspended scaffold

Cantilever scaffold

Single-pole scaffold

13 answered

#11

What is the primary purpose of a toeboard on a scaffold?

To provide stability to the scaffold

To prevent tools from falling off the scaffold

To prevent workers from falling off the scaffold

To support the weight of materials

12 answered

#12

What is the purpose of a mid-rail on a scaffold guardrail system?

To provide additional support to the scaffold

To prevent materials from falling off the scaffold

To provide a handhold for workers

To provide a barrier to prevent falls

13 answered

#13

Which organization sets standards for scaffold safety in the United States?

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)

12 answered

#14

What type of scaffold is typically used for bricklaying or masonry work?

Birdcage scaffold

Single-pole scaffold

Trestle scaffold

Swing stage scaffold

13 answered

#15

Which factor does NOT affect the stability of a scaffold?

Proximity to power lines

Weather conditions

Type of material being worked on

Weight of workers and materials

13 answered

#16

What is the purpose of outriggers on a scaffold?

To increase the height of the scaffold

To provide stability and prevent tipping

To provide a platform for workers

To store materials

13 answered

#17

Which type of scaffold is typically used for bridge construction or repair?

Swing stage scaffold

Suspended scaffold

Cantilever scaffold

Single-pole scaffold

13 answered

Scaffold Safety and Construction Quiz

What is the minimum safe distance between overhead power lines and scaffolds?

What is the recommended load capacity for a scaffold?

What is the minimum width requirement for a scaffold platform?

What is the maximum allowable height for a scaffold before it requires engineering review?

Which of the following is a potential hazard associated with scaffold use?

What is the recommended frequency for inspecting scaffolding?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety practice when using scaffolding?

What is the primary purpose of a guardrail on a scaffold?

What is the maximum gap allowed between scaffold planks?

Which type of scaffold is commonly used for work on high-rise buildings?

What is the primary purpose of a toeboard on a scaffold?

What is the purpose of a mid-rail on a scaffold guardrail system?

Which organization sets standards for scaffold safety in the United States?

What type of scaffold is typically used for bricklaying or masonry work?

Which factor does NOT affect the stability of a scaffold?

What is the purpose of outriggers on a scaffold?

Which type of scaffold is typically used for bridge construction or repair?

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