A competent person must make the feasibility determination based on site conditions and the type of scaffold being erected or dismantled. Employers must provide access when the scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access. There were no guardrails at the working level. Direct access is acceptable when the scaffold is not more than 14 inches (36 centimeters) horizontally and not more than 24 inches (61 centimeters) vertically from the other surfaces. Scaffolding must not be placed on unstable objects, such as bricks or blocks. endstream endobj 15 0 obj <> endobj 17 0 obj <> endobj 22 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 1 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 5 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 8 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 11 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 54 0 obj <>stream Scaffolds and components must be able to support at least four times the intended load. 6 inches uuid:1f2371a8-90ab-42b0-a1cd-a86bdbf5cef5 Supported scaffold poles, frames, uprights, etc. d.Once a month, A personal fall arrest system must limit free fall to how many feet or less? Select the correct answer and then click DONE. 1. a.2 to 1 8 inches d.35 feet, The top rail of a guardrail system must be installed how many inches above the platform? Included here are general requirements for all scaffolds. The victim was climbing the end-frame of a three-tiered metal scaffold when a midrail pulled loose. 1.Make sure it was erected properly. He fell 16 feet to the ground, sustaining facial fractures and other injuries. Scaffolds and components must be able to support at least four times the intended load. b. All brace connections must be secured. 3.Check that no structural alterations were made. Read the material in each section to find the correct answer to each quiz question. Note: Except where indicated, these requirements also apply to manually propelled, pump jack, ladder jack, tube and coupler, and pole scaffolds, as well as the specialty scaffolds described in their applicable sections. Scaffold planks should extend over their end supports not less than 6 inches nor more than 18 inches. PScript5.dll Version 5.2.2 To avoid injury while moving from one platform to another, you should: The scaffold and its components must be capable of supporting four times the rated load. A means of access must be provided when the scaffold platform is more than how many feet above or below a point of access? The use of repaired wire rope is prohibited. Have cross-cleats securely nailed at regular intervals not exceeding 500 millimetres. Standard guardrails (e.g., handrail and midrail) and toeboards must be provided for all open sides of the scaffolding that are ten (10) feet or more above the surrounding surfaces. Scaffold planks shall extend over their end support at least six (6) inches but no more than twelve (12) inches. safety@uchicago.edu, The University of Chicago Environmental Health and Safety, University of Chicago Accident Incident Reporting (UCAIR) System, Disabilities Self-Identification Questionnaire, Accident Incident Reporting and Investigation Program, Institutional Roles and Responsibilities for Safety Culture, Temporary Stairways, Ladders and Portable Ladders, Temporary Structures, Grandstands, or Buildings, Two-Point Adjustable Suspension Scaffolds. \text { discount; pink or silver; } \\ Outriggers must be used on narrow frame type scaffolds (i.e. 10, 15 4.Wear face masks. 2. Stairs must be at least 18 inches wide and have a landing platform at least 18 inches long at each level. b.18 inches 4. Inspections of scaffolds after changes / alterations have been made. Cross bracing is not acceptable as an entire guardrail system but is acceptable for a toprail when the crossing point of the two braces is between 38 inches (0.9 meters) and 48 inches (1.3 meters) above the work platform and for midrails when between 20 inches (0.5 meters) and 30 inches (0.8 meters) above the work platform. Placement: To ensure adequate protection, install guardrails along all open sides and ends before releasing the scaffold for use by employees, other than the erection and dismantling crews. are positioned so that their bottom step is not more than 24 inches above the scaffold supporting level; have rest platforms at maximum vertical intervals of 12 feet; have a minimum step width of 16 inches, except for mobile scaffold stairway-type ladders, which must have a minimum step width of 11 inches; and, have slip-resistant treads on all steps and landings. No more than three workers are permitted to work at one time on suspension scaffolds with a working load of 750 pounds. Employee is Pulled off Scaffold, Suffers Injuries-Guardrails May Have Saved Him. Damaged or deteriorated equipment shall not be used. F: 773.702.6546 Employees erecting and dismantling supported scaffolding must have a safe means of access provided when a competent person has determined the feasibility and analyzed the site conditions. b.Incompetent person \end{array} & \begin{array}{l} Compacted Soils & Then Frozen - Compacted soils, as with all soils, swell and heave due to moisture content or water contained within the soil. A qualified person must design all scaffolding in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.451 General Requirements for Scaffolds and 29 CFR 1926.452 Additional Requirements Applicable to Specific Types of Scaffolds. Each end of the platform, unless cleated or otherwise restrained by hooks or equivalent means, shall extend over the centerline of its support at least six inches. Select the correct answer and then click DONE. The department also to provide competent person with document indicating that they are competent persons representing their respective departments and shall agree to uphold all local, state, and federal rules and regulations as they relate to scaffolding. At all points of a scaffold where the platform changes direction, such as turning a corner, any platform that rests on a bearer at an angle other than a right angle shall be laid first, and platforms which rest at right angles over the same bearer shall be laid second, on top of the first platform. Access must be provided when the scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access. Select the correct answer and then click DONE. b.38 - 45 inches Reviewing this policy to ensure compliance with current regulations; Reporting any questionable conditions that are discovered to the responsible department; Ensuring all affected employees are trained in accordance with this policy. b.2 inches 8. Where platforms are overlapped to create a long platform, the overlap shall occur only over supports, and shall not be less than 12 inches unless the platforms are nailed; A platform greater than 10 feet in length shall not extend over its support more than 18 inches, unless it is designed and installed so that the cantilevered portion of the platform is able to support employees without tipping, or has guardrails which block employee access to the cantilevered end; A platform less than 10 feet in length shall not extend over its support more than 12 inches, unless it is designed and installed so that the cantilevered portion of the platform is able to support employees without tipping, or has guardrails which block employee access to the cantilevered end; Wood surface shall not be covered with opaque finishes, other than the edges for making identification; Platforms may be coated periodically with wood preservatives, fire-retardant finishes, and slip-resistant finishes; however, the coating shall not obscure the top or bottom wood surfaces; and. d.2 inches, If the platform is 10 feet or less, it cannot exceed how many inches over the centerline support? Chicago, Illinois 60615, T: 773.702.9999 All scaffolds and their components must support without failure its own weight and at least four times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to the scaffold. 1.Snow Hot asphalt paving (summer) - This type of asphalt (top coat) is soft when placed and then compacted with rollers. Workers are most vulnerable to fall hazards when climbing on or off a scaffold. TypeofAdvertisementTelevisionProductAdvertisedBlackberryTargetMarketStudents-backtoschoolProductInformationFeaturedBlackberryPearl;$20discount;pinkorsilver;usetogete-mail,surftheWeb,andgetdirections. Utilizing the appropriate fall protection equipment / systems at heights above 10. -Make sure it was erected properly -Check that no structural alterations were made -Replace any missing ties or braces Select the correct answer and then click DONE. Ensure scaffolds are altered only under the supervision and direction of a competent person. Select the correct answer and then click DONE. c.20 inches TypeofAdvertisementProductAdvertisedTargetMarketProductInformationFeaturedTelevisionBlackberryStudents-backtoschoolBlackberryPearl;$20discount;pinkorsilver;usetogete-mail,surftheWeb,andgetdirections\begin{array}{llll} The top edge height on supported scaffolds manufactured or placed in service before January 1, 2000, and on all suspended scaffolds where both a guardrail and a personal fall arrest system are required shall be between 36 45 inches; When mid-rails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, or equivalent structural members are used, they shall be installed between the top edge of the guardrail system and the scaffold platform; When mid-rails are used, they shall be installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the scaffold platform; When screens and mesh are used, they shall extend from the top edge of the guardrail system to the scaffold platform, and along the entire opening between the supports; When intermediate members are used, they shall not be more than 19 inches apart; Each top rail or equivalent member of a guardrail system shall be capable of withstanding a force of at least 100 pounds for systems on single-point adjustable suspension or two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds, and at least 200 pounds for guardrail systems installed on other scaffolds; When the loads specified above are applied in a downward direction, the top edge shall not drop below the height above the platform surface required above; Mid-rails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels and equivalent structural members shall be capable of withstanding a force of at least 75 pounds for systems with a minimum 100 pound top rail capacity, and at least 150 pounds for systems with a minimum 200 pound top rail capacity; Guardrails shall be surfaced to prevent injury to an employee from punctures or lacerations and prevent snagging of clothing; The ends of all rails shall not overhang the terminal posts except when such overhang does not constitute a projection hazard; Steel or plastic banding shall not be used as a top rail or mid-rail; Manila or plastic (or other synthetic) rope being used for top rails or mid-rails shall be inspected by a competent person as frequently as necessary; and. \text { Advertisement } The footing of scaffolding must be sound and rigid, capable of supporting the weight. 4.Jump from one platform to another. 3.Use mudsills to provide a firm foundation. The scaffold was not secured to wooden footing supports, nor was it tied to the building. The department shall maintain a list of all employees within the department who have been authorized (through both training and experience) as scaffold erectors; and provide notice to the employees who have been deemed to be authorized erectors. c.10 Select all that apply and then click DONE. Erectors and dismantlers face additional access problems due to the incomplete condition of the scaffolding. The guardrail system must not deflect to a height less than 39 inches. b.Once a week Does Joel need to provide a portable ladder for his team to access the platform? Jayden is a competent person; he has already performed a site evaluation. d.12. You will receive a message if you forgot to answer one of the questions. Select the correct answer and then click DONE. Screw jacks with base plates shall be used to compensate for uneven ground. Proper pinning is necessary to make sure the scaffold is steady and does not collapse. Specific requirements are described below. Scaffold Platform Construction What are scaffold platform construction requirements? 1926.451(e)(1) . The platform gaps are too wide. Fabricated frame scaffolds are the most common type of scaffold because they are versatile, economical, and easy to use. What do you need to do with a ladder that is defective? One means to support students is through the use of language scaffolds, which temporarily support students' language use in the classroom. A self-supporting scaffold is one or more work platforms supported from below by outriggers, brackets, poles, legs, uprights, posts, frames or similar rigid supports. Each worker on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level must be protected from falling to that lower level by use of guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems. Only the base coat gives the asphalt compressive strength.1. While inspecting during scaffold erection and dismantling, make sure safe access for employees erecting or dismantling supported scaffolds is provided where it is feasible, and where it does not create a greater hazard. c.13, 15 d.Hearing protection. Should he use those planks? Laura and her team are on a deadline to finish a construction project. b.12, 16 Designing components in accordance with design specifications. Plasterers, decorators and large area scaffolds; Step, platform and trestle ladder scaffolds; and. [29 CFR 1926.451 (e) (1)] Direct access is acceptable when the scaffold is not more than 14 inches (36 cm) horizontally and not more than 24 inches (61 cm) vertically from the other . Refusing to occupy a scaffold prior to the Competent Person providing documentation indicating that the scaffold has been inspected and deemed safe. Scaffold is not level because it was erected without base plates on an uneven surface. b.One continuous mudsill under both legs Guardrails and/or personal fall arrest systems must be used when the scaffold work area is _____. \begin{array}{l} c.Three feet 4.Use tow lines to raise or lower tools and equipment. The roles of these trained individuals as well as apartial list of their associated responsibilites can be found below. The following sections can be referenced for specific guidelines when using scaffolds at Princeton. Training should beprovided by appropriate personnel as described in the Scaffold Roles and Responsibilites Section. Ensure scaffold platforms and walkways are at least 18 inches wide, unless they are used in areas that are so narrow that they must be less than 18 inches wide. OSHA has standards that apply specifically to the steps that must be taken to assure a stable scaffold base. All scaffolds more than six feet above the lower level shall protect employees with guardrails on each open side of the scaffold. Make sure wooden planking is covered with opaque finishes, except that platform edges may be marked for identification. Wood decking - This may lend itself for use as a foundation. tools, scrap material, chemicals, snow, ice, etc.) S/N 869-034-00107-6; cost $30 (foreign $37.50). Examining the scaffold tag (which should be affixed near the access point) to verify that a competent person has deemed the scaffold safe for use. Planks are stamped for scaffold approved loading and usage on one end. Fall Protection. 4.Chemical burns b.8 feet No more than two workers are permitted to work at one time on suspension scaffold designed for a working load of 500 pounds. Select the correct answer and then click DONE. (1) A type of supported scaffold set on wheels or casters (2) A simple device consisting of a platform resting on brackets attached to a ladder (3) A uniquely designed scaffold consisting of a platform supported by moveable brackets on vertical poles (1)Mobile Scaffold (2) Ladder Scaffold (3) Pump Jack Scaffold Inspecting all scaffold components prior to assembly to insure that components used are of similar material and in good repair before becoming a part of the completed scaffold. Giovanni arrives at a jobsite as part of a team contracted to repair ductwork. Select the correct answer and then click DONE. 2.Rubber \end{array} & \begin{array}{l} 1926.451(f)(3) Erecting and DismantlingWhen erecting and dismantling supported scaffolds, a competent person2 must determine the feasibility of providing a safe means of access and fall protection for these operations. b. \text { Market } c.1 1/2 inches a. 10. The platform of a two-point suspension scaffold must not be more than 36 inches wide unless designed by a qualified person, and must be surrounded with a standard guardrail and toe board. Check to make sure frames are stacked, and that cross braces are of such length as will automatically keep the scaffold plumb, level, and square. Select the correct answer and then click DONE. Scaffold platforms above one section high must be provided with safe access. Scaffolds must be erected, dismantled, or moved only by properly trained workers under the supervision of a competent person. Ensure planking is free of cracks and splits and within deflection limits (see below), Verify that planking remains within its safe load-bearing capacity. a.2 feet In its simplest form, a scaffold is any temporary elevated or suspended work surface used to support workers and/or materials. Final inspection of the scaffold prior to initial occupation for use. Check to ensure safe points of anchorage, such as structural members of buildings, are being used. Prior to occupation scaffold erectors must notify the competent person that the scaffold has been erected and is ready to be inspected. Ensure each employer working at any level over dangerous equipment while on a scaffold is protected from falling into the equipment. A scaffold users responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Scaffold planning, erection, and use require different levels of training. Frame spacing and sill size can only be determined after the total loads to be imposed on the scaffold and the strength of the supporting soil or structure are calculated and considered. Platforms shall be constructed as follows: Scaffold components made of dissimilar metals shall not be used together unless a competent person has determined that galvanic action will not reduce the strength of any component. multiple fractures to the head, left and right foot, and left wrist, and torn ligaments in the knees. 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Direct access is acceptable when the scaffold is not more than 14 inches (36 centimeters) horizontally and not more than 24 inches (61 centimeters) vertically from the other surfaces. 8 All planking or platforms must be overlapped a minimum of twelve (12) inches and secured from movement. The most frequent fall-from-elevation accident is a fall off ladders. Sills shall be level and in full contact with the supporting surface. being laid. c.Long sleeve shirts Scaffolding must not be placed on unstable objects, such as bricks or blocks. Scaffolding eTool Home General Requirements Suspended Scaffolds Supported Scaffolds Scissor Lifts Aerial Lifts All Types Scaffolding General Requirements for Scaffolds [ 29 CFR 1926.451] Capacity What are the capacity requirements for all scaffolds? Supported scaffolds consist of one or more platforms supported by outrigger beams, brackets, poles, legs, uprights, posts, frames, or similar rigid support. 2.Electrical c.30 feet Make sure frames and panels are connected by cross, horizontal, or diagonal braces, alone or in combination, which secure vertical members together laterally. Before each use At a minimum, daily inspection and documentation of the condition of the scaffold and its ability to be occupied safely. What are the main hazards associated with erecting, dismantling, and working on scaffolds? Ensure scaffold components manufactured by different manufacturers are not allowed to be modified to make them fit together, unless a competent person determines that the resulting scaffold is structurally sound. b.Dismantle the scaffolding. Compute the recent two years cash flow on total assets ratio for Samsung. Make sure each platform is fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports. c.Anyone Any damaged or weakened component of a scaffold must be repaired or replaced immediately. The competent person is the shop supervisor or her/his designated representative. Scaffolding must not be placed on unstable objects, such as bricks or blocks. The footing of scaffolding must be sound and rigid, capable of supporting the weight. Guardrail systems must be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds applied in a downward or outward direction at any point within two inches of the top edge of the top rail. \end{array} Tiebacks must not be secured to standpipes, vents, other piping systems, or electrical conduit. 100% (1) Access must be provided when the scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet above or below a point of access. d.Registered engineer, Guys, ties, or braces must be installed where horizontal members support inner and outer legs when the scaffold has a height/width ratio greater than: Additionally a user has the right to refuse to occupy the scaffold should they contest the competent persons findings. Manila or synthetic rope used for midrails must be inspected to ensure that the rope meets the strength requirement. For the current year, is Samsungs cash flow on total assets ratio better or worse than (a) Apples and Then this must be inspected when conditions change, such as sunny conditions, warming temperatures, etc. Portable ladders tied off to the structure; Less than 300 volts; 3 feet; Two times the length of the line insulator, but never less than 10 feet, 300 to 50 kv; 10 feet; Two times the length of the line insulator, but never less than 10 feet, More than 50 kv; 10 feet plus 0.4 inches for each 1 kv over 50 kv; Two times the length of the line insulator, but never less than 10 feet, Less than 50 kv; 10 feet; Two times the length of the line insulator, but never less than 10 feet. a that apply to the following statement and then click DONE. b.6 The following sections can be referenced for specific guidelines when using scaffolds at Princeton. \text { Product } \\ a. b.Two feet Select the correct answer and then click DONE. The footing of scaffolding must be sound and rigid, capable of supporting the weight. All employees are prohibited from working on scaffolds covered with snow, ice, or other slippery materials. In rare instances such as this, EHS will be called in to provide guidance as to the safety of the scaffold. HV[o6~8%9N(Km -QTI*CJe'{tC^nAieAi?Ypqvi;y5P( s!u 5.Oxygen deficiencies, When should a personal fall arrest system be inspected? Per 1926.451 (g) (1), each employee on a scaffold more than 10-feet above a lower level must be protected from falling to that lower level (also note American National Safety Institute/American Society of Safety Professionals (ANSI/ASSP) - Scaffolding Safety Requirements A10.8-2019 standard). Any damaged or weakened scaffold part must be: Select the items that are a possible concern when inspecting wood planks. a.Competent person Direct access is acceptable when the scaffold is not more than 14 inches (36 cm) horizontally and not more than 24 inches (61 cm) vertically from the other surfaces. Scaffolding student language requires that teachers understand their students and the language being used during lessons, to identify and support the targeted language that can be provided during instruction. uuid:F4AC72E838E6DC1181DF85762784E02C d.28 inchesa, When ladders are used on a supported scaffold that is taller than 35 feet, then rest platforms must be available at intervals no greater than: All scaffolds used in construction, renovation, repair (including painting and decorating), and demolition shall be erected, dismantled and maintained in accordance with this policy and procedure. Determine if fall protection is feasible during the erecting process. Contacting and coordinating with the Competent Person regarding any issues associated with the erection of a scaffold. When scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from another scaffold, structure, personnel With a 60-foot high scaffold, positive type ties should be spaced every ________ feet vertically and every ________ feet horizontally. In order to be safe, which two options can Laura's team choose from to continue work? A competent person is an employee who is capable of identifying existing or predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate these hazards. d.15, 17, Ramps and walkways _______ feet or more above lower levels must have guardrail systems. Two tiebacks installed at opposing angles are required when a perpendicular tieback cannot be installed. Cross braces shall not be used as a means of access. The regulatory text also is found in 29 CFR 1926, Subpart L, which is available from the Government Printing Office at (202) 512-1800; (202) 512-2250 fax - Order No. Select the correct answer and then click DONE. The riser height must be uniform, and the stair angle must be between 40 and 60 degrees from the horizontal. d. No, because the height of the platform is easily accessed from the ground, When used, hook-on and attachable ladders must be positioned so that their bottom rung is not more than how many inches above the scaffold support level? Utilizing scaffolds in accordance with all local, state, federal, manufacturer, and institutional rules and regulations. 4.Ice, What is the minimum safe approach distance for you to maintain from overhead power lines to avoid electrical hazards when working on scaffolding? Is the change in Samsungs cash flow on total assets ratio favorable or unfavorable? Oversight and inspections of mobile scaffolds. Single-point adjustable suspension scaffolds. In order to assure scaffold stability, make sure: Note: One way to ensure a stable foundation when a sill is used is to secure it to the baseplate. Ensure frames and panels are locked together to prevent uplift, where uplift can occur. footings are capable of supporting the loaded scaffold without settling or displacement. This scaffold is overloaded and planks are strained. Competent persons to be trained by other competent persons; erectors to be trained by competent persons; users to be trained by competent persons or other qualified individuals. Cross bracing is not acceptable as an entire guardrail system but is acceptable for a toprail when the crossing point of the two braces is between 38 inches (0.9 meters) and 48 inches (1.3 meters) above the work platform and for midrails when between 20 inches (0.5 meters) and 30 inches (0.8 meters) above the work platform. 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