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1. Before erecting a scaffold, the first step is to inspect the surface conditions where the scaffold is to be erected. Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button.

•True •False

2. A minimum safe approach distance to power lines does not have to be maintained while using a scaffold. Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button.

•True •False

3. Select the items below that must be considered when using scaffolding. Select all that apply and then click the DONE button. •Equipmentbeingusedinthearea •Pedestriansinthearea

•Weightrequirementsofthescaffold •Typesofactivitiestobeperformedonthescaffold 4. A defective brace could affect the integrity of the

scaffold. Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button.

•True •False

5. Scaffold components made by different manufacturers or made of dissimilar metals should not be intermixed. Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button.

•True •False

6. All wood planks used on scaffolds must be rated what grade? Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button.

•GradeA •GradeB •ScaffoldPlankGrade •ConstructionGrade

7. Woodplankscanbepaintedorcoveredwithanopaquefinish.Selectthecorrectanswerandthenclickthe DONE button. •True

•False

QUIZ: PRE-PLANNING & INSPECTION

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1. It is not as important to plumb and align the first level of scaffolding as it is the upper levels of scaffolding? Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button.

•True •False

2. Whichwouldprovideamorestablefoundation?Selectthe correct answer and then click the DONE button. •Onemudsillperleg

•Onecontinuousmudsillunderbothlegs •Onemudsillperlegextending6inchesbeyond

centerline of the pole

3. Cinderblocksorbrickscanbeusedforprovidinga foundation for the base plate. Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button. •True

•False

4. Each scaffold and scaffold component must be capable of supporting, without failure, its own weight and at least two times the maximum intended load applied or transferred to it. Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button. •True

•False

5. Guys,ties,orbracesmustbeinstalledwherehorizontalmembers support inner and outer legs when the scaffold has a height/width ratio greater than... Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button. •2to1

•3to1 •4to1 •5to1

6. Thespacebetweenadjacentplanksandthespacebetween the plank and the uprights must be no more than... Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button.

•1/2inch •1inch •11/2inches •2inches

7. Iftheplatformis10feetorless,itcannotexceedhowmany inches over the centerline support? Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button. •6inches

•8inches •10inches •12inches

8. Iftheplatformisover10feet,itcannotexceedhowmany inches over the centerline support? Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button. •16inches


9. Whenplatformsoverlap,theoverlapmustbeoverasupport and overlap at least how many inches? Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button. •8inches


QUIZ: ERECTING SCAFFOLDING - PART 1

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1.Whenused,hook-onandattachableladdersmustbepositioned so that their bottom rung is not more than how many inches above the scaffold support level? Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button.

•18inches •22inches •24inches •28inches

2. Whenladdersareusedonasupportedscaffoldthatistallerthan35feet,thenrestplatformsmustbeavailable at intervals no greater than… Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button. •15feet.

•20feet. •30feet. •35feet. •Noneoftheabove

3. Thetoprailofaguardrailsystemmustbeinstalledhow many inches above the platform? Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button. •32-36inches

•38-45inches •40-48inches •42-50inches

4. Wheninstalled,toeboardsshouldextendaminimumof how many inches over the working platform? Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button. •1½inches

•2inches •3½inches •4inches •5inches

5. You should always dismantle a scaffold from the top down. Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button.

•True •False

6. Whendismantlingascaffold,itisbesttothrowcomponents to the ground as they are removed. Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button. •True

•False

QUIZ: ERECTING & DISMANTLING SCAFFOLDING - PART 2

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1.Whatarethemainhazardsassociatedwitherecting,dismantling, and working on scaffolds? Select all that apply and then click the DONE button. •Slipsandfalls

•Electrical •Fallingobjects •Chemicalburns •Oxygendeficiencies

2. Whenshouldapersonalfallarrestsystembeinspected? Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button.

•Beforeeachuse •Onceaweek •Afterithasbeenused •Onceamonth

3. Personalfallarrestsystemsmustlimitfreefalltosixfeet or less. Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button. •True

•False

4. An anchor point for a personal fall arrest system must beabletosupport3,000poundsperattachedworker.Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button.

•True •False

5. Thetenfootsafeapproachdistancetoelectricalpower lines includes the scaffold and all conductive equipmentandtools.Selectthecorrectanswerandthen click the DONE button. •True

•False

6. Whatmustbewornatalltimeswhileworkingfromscaffolding? Select the correct answer and then click the DONE button. •Steel-toedboots

•Hardhats •Longsleeveshirts •Hearingprotection

7. Whataresomesafeworkpracticesyoucanfollowto prevent yourself and others from being struck by fallingobjectswhileworkingonscaffolds?Selectallthat apply and then click the DONE button. •Storematerialsawayfromtheedge. •Tosstoolsandotheritemsfromthescaffold. •Avoidkickingorknockingitemsoffthescaffold •Usetowlinestoraiseorlowertoolsand

equipment. •Usetaglinesifaloadcouldswingandhitthe

scaffold.

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