Scaffolding Safety UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Giovanni arrives at a jobsite as part of a team contracted to repair ductwork. The team is
given a set of scaffolding components to assemble. The scaffolding components are clearly
from various manufacturers. Is it safe for Giovanni and his team to use the scaffolding?
Select the correct answer and then click DONE.
a.Yes, because all scaffolding components are compatible no matter whom the manufacturer
is.
b.Yes, if it is determined and approved by a competent person that they are compatible and
the integrity of the system is maintained.
c.No, because only scaffolding components from the same manufacturer may be used.
d.No, because there are two different metals being used. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- b
Jose, a house painter, performs an inspection on the wooden planks of the scaffolding. He
notices that there have been several large spills of paint over them. Should he use those
planks? Select the correct answer and then click DONE.
a.Yes, because there are no noticeable splits.
b.Yes, because the planks are not warped.
c.No, because wooden planks are never scaffold grade.
d.No, because the paint could cover potential defects. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- d
Select the correct answer and then click DONE. Before erecting a scaffold, the first step is to:
a.Perform a site evaluation.
b.Dismantle the scaffolding.
, c.Inspect the scaffolding for paint.
d. Repair any defective scaffolding components. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a
that apply to the following statement and then click DONE. You must cordon off the area
prior to erecting or dismantling scaffolds above:
1.People
2.Access ways
3.Empty parking lots
4.Equipment traffic - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1.2.4
Select the items below that must be considered when using scaffolding. Select all that apply
and then click the DONE button.
1.Covered, underground power lines
2.Pedestrians in the area
3.Weight requirements of the scaffold
4.Types of activities to be performed on the scaffold - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 2.3.4
For a scaffold to be safe, it must be erected:
1.Curved
2.Straight
3.Level
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Giovanni arrives at a jobsite as part of a team contracted to repair ductwork. The team is
given a set of scaffolding components to assemble. The scaffolding components are clearly
from various manufacturers. Is it safe for Giovanni and his team to use the scaffolding?
Select the correct answer and then click DONE.
a.Yes, because all scaffolding components are compatible no matter whom the manufacturer
is.
b.Yes, if it is determined and approved by a competent person that they are compatible and
the integrity of the system is maintained.
c.No, because only scaffolding components from the same manufacturer may be used.
d.No, because there are two different metals being used. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- b
Jose, a house painter, performs an inspection on the wooden planks of the scaffolding. He
notices that there have been several large spills of paint over them. Should he use those
planks? Select the correct answer and then click DONE.
a.Yes, because there are no noticeable splits.
b.Yes, because the planks are not warped.
c.No, because wooden planks are never scaffold grade.
d.No, because the paint could cover potential defects. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- d
Select the correct answer and then click DONE. Before erecting a scaffold, the first step is to:
a.Perform a site evaluation.
b.Dismantle the scaffolding.
, c.Inspect the scaffolding for paint.
d. Repair any defective scaffolding components. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a
that apply to the following statement and then click DONE. You must cordon off the area
prior to erecting or dismantling scaffolds above:
1.People
2.Access ways
3.Empty parking lots
4.Equipment traffic - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1.2.4
Select the items below that must be considered when using scaffolding. Select all that apply
and then click the DONE button.
1.Covered, underground power lines
2.Pedestrians in the area
3.Weight requirements of the scaffold
4.Types of activities to be performed on the scaffold - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 2.3.4
For a scaffold to be safe, it must be erected:
1.Curved
2.Straight
3.Level
