Walk the Plank
This is the allowable deflection of a scaffold walk plank
What is 1/60th of an inch?
This component is installed on any open side/end of a scaffold
What are guardrails?
I am the maximum distance of the first step on scaffold access
What is 24" or 2'?
Scaffold stability should consider this before erecting
What is the soil compaction or makeup?
Heavy Duty Scaffold
What is 75 psf?
Scaffold platforms and walkways should be at least "Blank" inches wide.
What is 18"?
This connects frames together
What are coupling pins?
Each scaffold and scaffold component shall be capable of supporting, without failure, its own weight and at least "blank" times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to it.
What is four (4)?
This component sits on the mudsill
What is the base plate?
I might be used to support loads above using scaffold, posts, frames, beams, wood.
What is Shoring or Re-Shoring?
I am the minimum height for a supported scaffold toe board
What is 3-1/2"
Allows workers to access higher levels of the scaffold
What are access ladders?
OSHA 1926.450
What is Sub-Part L?
I should never be used to support scaffold legs
What are moveable items or materials?
Medium Duty Scaffold
What is 50 psf?
Must be able to support their own weight and at least four times the intended load.
What are scaffold planks?
The planks rest on me
What is a bearer?
Needed every 35' on a scaffold
What is a rest platform?
Not required, but strongly recommended, I connect the base plate to the sill
What are nails?
Light Duty Scaffold
What is 25 psf?
Maximum gap between the toe boards and plank
What is 1/4"?
Erecting T&C/Systems Scaffold these are required every fourth bay
What is a diagonal brace?
Base to height ratio for scaffolds to free stand
What is 4:1?
These are the sizes for:
Scaffolds 4 levels or less: 2" x 10" pad, 12"–18" long
Scaffolds > 4 levels on Type B Soil: 2" x 18" x 18" pad
Scaffolds > 4 levels on Type C Soil: 2" x 36" x 36" pad
What are Mudsills?
Scaffolds and scaffold components shall not be loaded in excess of their "Blank" intended loads or rated capacities, whichever is less.
What is Maximum?