SSC Topic C043

What is the primary use of rolling scaffolds in construction?

• For exterior work on skyscrapers

• For interior work in almost every phase of commercial construction

• For painting residential houses

• For demolishing old buildings

What is the typical height of a fully assembled rolling scaffold with two complete stacked sets?

• 5 feet

• 8 feet

• 10 feet 8 inches

• 12 feet

According to the document, what percentage of all fatalities annually on construction worksites are scaffold related?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

Which of the following is NOT listed as a top OSHA violation related to scaffolding?

• Fall protection

• Access to the working platform

• Scaffold foundation

• Electrical safety

What is the role of a competent person in scaffold operations?

• To assemble the scaffold

• To supervise the scaffold program and ensure safety

• To paint the scaffold

• To dismantle the scaffold

What should be done with damaged or weakened scaffold components?

• They should be painted over

• They should be immediately removed from service and repaired or replaced

• They should be used with caution

• They should be ignored

What is the purpose of using wheel-stem lock pins on rolling scaffolds?

• To increase the height of the scaffold

• To prevent the wheels from falling out of end-frame tubes

• To make the scaffold more portable

• To secure the scaffold to the ground