Scaffolding

How many construction workers frequently work on scaffolds?

• About 2.3 million

• About 1.5 million

• About 3 million

• About 4,500

Protecting workers from scaffold-related accidents could prevent approximately how many injuries each year?

• About 1,000

• About 4,500

• About 2,300

• About 50

What is the maximum intended load a scaffold must be able to carry?

• Three times its own weight

• Twice its own weight

• Four times its own weight

• The same as its own weight

Which of the following should NOT be used to support scaffolds or planks?

• Metal supports

• Scaffold plank grade material

• Loose bricks

• Solid footing

Who must supervise the erection, moving, dismantling, or altering of a scaffold?

• A construction worker

• A competent person

• Any employee

• The project manager

What must a scaffold be equipped with?

• An alarm system

• A safety net

• A warning sign

• Guardrails, midrails, and toeboards

What should be done if scaffold accessories are damaged or weakened?

• Continue using them until replacement

• Immediately repair or replace them

• Use them for lighter loads only

• Report to the supervisor at the end of the shift

How must scaffold platforms be planked?

• Loosely to allow for expansion

• With any available material

• Tightly with scaffold plank grade material or equivalent

• With metal planks only

Who must inspect the scaffolding at designated intervals?

• A competent person

• The project manager

• A safety officer

• A construction worker

What must be inspected before each shift and after any occurrence that could affect structural integrity?

• The entire construction site

• Electric power lines

• Rigging on suspension scaffolds

• The workers' safety gear