#1
What is the minimum general fall protection requirement for scaffolds?
Guardrails
Safety nets
Personal fall arrest systems (PFAS)
All of the above
#2
Which organization sets the standards for scaffold safety in the United States?
#3
Which of the following is NOT a common scaffold hazard?
Electrocution
Slippery surfaces
Excessive lighting
Collapsing platforms
#4
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a scaffold user?
Inspecting the scaffold before each use
Assembling the scaffold
Following the manufacturer's instructions
Using the scaffold within its rated capacity
#5
What should workers do if they notice a safety hazard on a scaffold?
Continue working and ignore the hazard
Report the hazard to their supervisor
Fix the hazard themselves
None of the above
#6
Which of the following is a proper practice for accessing a scaffold platform?
Jumping onto the platform from a height
Using a ladder or stairs
Climbing the scaffold frame
Using a rope to swing onto the platform
#7
What is the purpose of a toeboard on a scaffold?
To prevent tools from falling
To prevent materials from falling
To prevent workers from falling
All of the above
#8
Which type of scaffold is primarily used for light-duty work and is often supported by the building being worked on?
Mobile scaffold
Suspended scaffold
Supported scaffold
Cantilever scaffold
#9
When should a competent person inspect a scaffold?
Every day
Every week
Every month
Before each work shift
#10
What is the purpose of a midrail on a scaffold guardrail system?
To provide support for workers
To prevent objects from falling
To indicate the top of the guardrail
To provide a handhold for workers
#11
Which type of scaffold is typically used for work on tall structures such as buildings or bridges?
Suspended scaffold
Supported scaffold
Cantilever scaffold
Mobile scaffold
#12
Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent scaffold tipping?
Using counterweights
Overloading the scaffold
Securing the scaffold to the building
None of the above
#13
What is the minimum required width for a scaffold platform?
12 inches
18 inches
24 inches
30 inches
#14
What is the minimum required height for a guardrail on a scaffold platform?
36 inches
42 inches
48 inches
54 inches
#15
What is the maximum gap allowed between the scaffold platform and the uprights?
1 inch
2 inches
3 inches
4 inches
#16
What is the maximum allowable spacing between scaffold planks?
9 inches
12 inches
18 inches
24 inches