#1
What is the minimum safe distance between overhead power lines and scaffolds?
3 feet
5 feet
10 feet
15 feet
#2
What is the recommended load capacity for a scaffold?
500 pounds
750 pounds
1000 pounds
1500 pounds
#3
What is the minimum width requirement for a scaffold platform?
12 inches
18 inches
24 inches
30 inches
#4
What is the maximum allowable height for a scaffold before it requires engineering review?
20 feet
30 feet
40 feet
50 feet
#5
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
#6
What is the recommended frequency for inspecting scaffolding?
Weekly
Monthly
Biannually
Annually
#7
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
#8
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
#9
What is the maximum gap allowed between scaffold planks?
1 inch
2 inches
3 inches
4 inches
#10
Which type of scaffold is commonly used for work on high-rise buildings?
Mobile scaffold
Suspended scaffold
Cantilever scaffold
Single-pole scaffold
#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
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
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)
#14
What type of scaffold is typically used for bricklaying or masonry work?
Birdcage scaffold
Single-pole scaffold
Trestle scaffold
Swing stage scaffold
#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
#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
#17
Which type of scaffold is typically used for bridge construction or repair?
Swing stage scaffold
Suspended scaffold
Cantilever scaffold
Single-pole scaffold