#1
Which of the following is an essential safety precaution when working on scaffolding?
Using damaged scaffolding if no other option is available
Wearing a hard hat but no other protective gear
Regularly inspecting scaffolding for damage or defects
Speeding up work to save time
#2
What is the primary purpose of guardrails on scaffolding?
To provide a platform for tools
To prevent falls
To support the structure
To hang banners
#3
What is the recommended maximum gap between scaffold planks?
1 inch
2 inches
4 inches
6 inches
#4
What is the purpose of a tag system used on scaffolding?
To mark the date of installation
To indicate the maximum weight capacity
To notify workers of upcoming maintenance
To indicate the scaffold's safety status and if it is safe for use
#5
What is the recommended maximum gap between scaffold planks for light-duty work?
1 inch
2 inches
3 inches
4 inches
#6
What is the maximum gap allowed between the scaffold planks and the scaffold frame?
1 inch
6 inches
12 inches
24 inches
#7
What is the minimum width required for a scaffold platform where employees are working?
12 inches
18 inches
24 inches
36 inches
#8
Which type of scaffold is commonly used for projects that require mobility and access to different areas?
Suspended scaffold
Single pole scaffold
Mobile scaffold
Cantilever scaffold
#9
What should workers do if they notice a hazard or potential safety issue on a scaffold?
Ignore it and continue working
Inform the supervisor immediately and stop work until the issue is addressed
Try to fix it themselves
Report it after the workday is over
#10
What should be used to access a scaffold platform if it is more than 2 feet above or below a point of access?
A ladder
A chair
A rope
A conveyor belt
#11
What is the maximum height at which a personal fall arrest system can be used on a scaffold without additional support?
4 feet
6 feet
8 feet
10 feet
#12
When should scaffolding be inspected?
Only when it is first installed
Before each work shift, and after any occurrence that could affect its structural integrity
Once a month
Every six months
#13
What should be done before moving a scaffold that has workers or materials on it?
Nothing, it can be moved freely
Ensure the wheels are locked, and secure loose items
Just notify workers to hold on tight
Speed up the movement to save time
#14
Which of the following is NOT a potential hazard associated with scaffolding?
Falls
Electrical shock
Falling objects
Excessive comfort
#15
What is the recommended maximum height for a freestanding scaffold?
20 feet
30 feet
40 feet
50 feet