Definitions
Red tag at the access point to the scaffold indicates:
A) unsafe, do not use.
B) ready to use
C) use with caution
A) unsafe, do not use.
Which of the following are recognized by OSHA as acceptable primary means of fall protection for supported scaffold users working above the trigger height?
A) Guardrail systems and personal fall arrest systems
B) High-visibility vests and toe boards alone
C) Warning lines and a safety monitor
D) Standard handrails attached to ladders only
A) Guardrail systems and personal fall arrest systems
Who trains employees that work on scaffolds?
A) Employees do not need training
B) Employees are responsible for their own training
C) Fellow employees who have experience
D) Employer-designated competent person
D) Employer-designated competent person
A ___________ is someone who has a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or extensive knowledge, training, and experience.
A) construction site manager
B) competent person
C) experience scaffold worker
D) qualified person
D) qualified person
What are the main hazards associated with working on scaffolding?
A) Falls from heights, scaffold collapse, being struck by falling objects, and electrocution
B) Heat exhaustion and dehydration only
C) Chemical spills and loud noises
A) Falls from heights, scaffold collapse, being struck by falling objects, and electrocution
Scaffold plans must be developed by a _____.
A) competent person
B) construction site manager
C) qualified person
D) experienced scaffold worker
C) qualified person
A Competent Person
a) Oversees assembly, disassembly, inspection, and safe use of scaffolds
b) Trains all employees who erect, disassemble, move, operate, repair, maintain, inspect, or work on scaffolds
c) Is Employer appointed
d) Has authority to take prompt corrective action.
e) All of the above
e) All of the above
At what height above a lower level must employees working on a scaffold be provided with fall protection, such as guardrails or a personal fall arrest system?
A) 4 feet
B) 6 feet
C) 10 feet
D) 15 feet
C) 10 feet
Who is responsible for inspecting scaffolding and its components before each work shift?
A) Any worker passing by
B) A designated Competent Person
C) OSHA inspectors
D) The equipment manufacturer
B) designated Competent Person