Australian Construction Scaffolding

What is the legal height we can install scaffolding to without a license?

• 2m

• 3m

• 4m

• 5m

Answer explanation

Unlicensed persons can only legally erect a working platform to 4m. Above this height, a license is needed.

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What risk assessment tools do we need to fill out before we start any scaffolding work on site?

What should you do if you see a broken, or damaged scaffolding in use?

• Look away, it's not my problem

• Tag out scaffold. Notify relevant supervisors

• Continue to use scaffolding. People have been using it so it should be OK.

• Early Knock Off

Edge protection must be provided if there is a chance of falling objects more than...................metres

A guard rail must be a minimum of..........mm above the platform

What do we need to ensure we have in site prior to setting up scaffolding?

• Signage and Barricades

• Scaffolding materials and requirements

• Site access plan

• All of the above

What is the weight of the following scaffolding setup:

4 x 3.0m standards (weight is 18kg each)

8 x transoms (weigh 8kg each)

6 x planks (weigh 10 kg each)

How many Kg in total does this scaffolding weigh?

Draw a 1 bay modular scaffold

How do we stop tools and materials falling of the edge of scaffolding?

What Australian standard is scaffolding?

• AS1567.1

• AS1984

• AS1684

• AS2043