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    Scaffold VOC Questions & Answers

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    This document contains 25 multiple choice scaffolding safety questions with answers. It covers topics such as erecting and dismantling scaffolds safely, required fall protection, inspection requirements, proper scaffold design, and material handling. The questions address identifying hazards, mixing scaffold systems, minimum plank installation, reducing manual handling risks, mid-rail standing, engineered design thresholds, ladder extension above platforms, handrail and toe board specifications, barricading falling object risks, tie-in requirements, inspection authorization, harness inspection, footing requirements, material handling, coupler types, mobile movement ratios, brace installation heights, platform openings, lift heights, damaged wood use, scaffold weight limits, plank extension past tubes, toe board heights, plank widths.

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    Scaffold VOC Questions & Answers

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    This document contains 25 multiple choice scaffolding safety questions with answers. It covers topics such as erecting and dismantling scaffolds safely, required fall protection, inspection requirements, proper scaffold design, and material handling. The questions address identifying hazards, mixing scaffold systems, minimum plank installation, reducing manual handling risks, mid-rail standing, engineered design thresholds, ladder extension above platforms, handrail and toe board specifications, barricading falling object risks, tie-in requirements, inspection authorization, harness inspection, footing requirements, material handling, coupler types, mobile movement ratios, brace installation heights, platform openings, lift heights, damaged wood use, scaffold weight limits, plank extension past tubes, toe board heights, plank widths.

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    This document contains 25 multiple choice scaffolding safety questions with answers. It covers topics such as erecting and dismantling scaffolds safely, required fall protection, inspection requirements, proper scaffold design, and material handling. The questions address identifying hazards, mixing scaffold systems, minimum plank installation, reducing manual handling risks, mid-rail standing, engineered design thresholds, ladder extension above platforms, handrail and toe board specifications, barricading falling object risks, tie-in requirements, inspection authorization, harness inspection, footing requirements, material handling, coupler types, mobile movement ratios, brace installation heights, platform openings, lift heights, damaged wood use, scaffold weight limits, plank extension past tubes, toe board heights, plank widths.

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    Scaffold VOC Questions & Answers

    Uploaded by

    Mohamed Adel
    This document contains 25 multiple choice scaffolding safety questions with answers. It covers topics such as erecting and dismantling scaffolds safely, required fall protection, inspection requirements, proper scaffold design, and material handling. The questions address identifying hazards, mixing scaffold systems, minimum plank installation, reducing manual handling risks, mid-rail standing, engineered design thresholds, ladder extension above platforms, handrail and toe board specifications, barricading falling object risks, tie-in requirements, inspection authorization, harness inspection, footing requirements, material handling, coupler types, mobile movement ratios, brace installation heights, platform openings, lift heights, damaged wood use, scaffold weight limits, plank extension past tubes, toe board heights, plank widths.

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    Scaffold VOC questions with answers

    1. As soon as the first section of scaffold has been erected, a Scafftag holder
    displaying “Do Not Use” is to be placed in visible locations on ALL access points.
    True / False

    2. mingling of separate scaffold systems permitted? Yes / No


    Explain why?

    (if no) Different scaffold systems are not manufactured to be mixed with each other.
    (if yes) can mix only if have manufactures approval.

    3. Identify 4 hazards that must be considered when planning to erect a scaffold

    1. Ground stability
    2. Manual handling techniques
    3. Other work groups
    4. Competent workers
    5. Working at heights etc.

    4. Fall protection is required when working above 1.8m with no handrails in place.

    True / False

    5. What is the minimum number of planks that must be installed when moving to a
    higher level that is not reachable from the full working deck? 1, 2, 3, 4,

    6. Describe a method of reducing risk from manual handling when erecting and
    dismantling a scaffold.

    1. Stretch and flex before work


    2. Mechanical aid
    3. Ask a mate to help
    7. During the erection and dismantling process, it is acceptable to stand on mid-rails or
    hand rails if necessary?
    True / False

    8. Tube, coupler and fabricated frame scaffolds shall be designed by a registered


    Professional Engineer when the height exceeds.

    1
    1. 34m
    2. 36m distance a ladder should extend above the scaffold platform?
    9. What is the minimum
    3. 38m
    1. 200mm
    2. 600mm
    3. 910mm

    10.A complete scaffolding handrail consists of toe board (not less than 100mm), hand
    rail (not less than 960mm and not more than 1200mm) with a middle rail centered
    between toe board and hand rail.
    True / False

    11. A barricade is needed when there is risk of falling objects.


    True / False

    12.A scaffold is required to be tied to a secure structure when the height is ……………
    times the base width

    1. 6 times
    2. 1 times
    3. 3 times

    13.Who is authorized to inspect and tag scaffolds on site?.......scaffold inspector............


    a) Worker
    b) Scaffolder
    c) Inspector

    14.When should you inspect your harness and lanyard?..before each use...............

    15.Footings shall be level, sound, rigid, and capable of supporting the loaded scaffold
    without settling or displacement.
    True / False

    16.It is acceptable to throw material from one level to another.


    True / False

    17.Which of the following is NOT the correct coupler to use as a safety/check coupler?

    1. Single/putlog coupler
    2. Double coupler
    3. Swivel coupler

    2
    18.The height to base width ratio of a mobile scaffold during movement is.
    1. 2-1
    2. 3-1
    3. 4-1

    19.Braces shall only be installed if the scaffold is above 3m in height.


    True / False

    20.A complete scaffold platform should have no holes/openings.


    True / False

    21.The maximum lift/bay height should not be more than…………2……meters.

    1. 3
    2. 1.5
    3. 2

    22.It is acceptable to use damaged scaffold wood if the damage is only on half
    damaged.
    True / False

    23.What is the weight for the weight for the light duty scaffold
    1- 150 KG
    2- 200 KG
    3- 250 KG

    24.The scaffold wood should be at least ……….past the supporting tube.


    1- 15 cm
    2- 20 cm
    3- 25 cm

    25.The toe board height shouldn’t be less than ……….


    1- 10 cm
    2- 15 cm
    3- 20 cm

    26.The least width for the scaffold wood is………


    1- 20.5 cm
    2- 22.5 cm
    3- 24 cm

    3
    4

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