d.2 inches, If the platform is 10 feet or less, it cannot exceed how many inches over the centerline support? 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. 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 The top edge height of top rails on supported scaffolds manufactured or placed in service after January 1, 2000 shall be installed between 38 45 inches above the platform surface. Direct access is acceptable when the scaffold is not more than14 inches horizontally and not more than 24 inches vertically from the other surfaces. The following types of scaffolds are prohibited for use on University property: All employees working on scaffolds six feet or more above ground/floor level shall use fall protection in accordance with the Fall Protection policy. Before erecting a scaffold, the first step is to: a.Perform a site evaluation. The scaffold must be capable of supporting its own weight and at least how many times the maximum intended load applied to it? A ladder or other safe means of access must be provided. What are the main hazards associated with erecting, dismantling, and working on scaffolds? What is the most common type of supported scaffold? Stationary scaffolds over 125 feet in height and rolling scaffolds over 60 feet in height shall be designed by a professional engineer. Scaffold planks shall extend over their end support at least six (6) inches but no more than twelve (12) inches. b.38 - 45 inches Requirements for Access to Scaffolds. The team cannot wait any longer for the weather to clear. All scaffolding shall be plumb and level. Be sure scaffolding stays level and plumb as erection progresses. Make sure each platform is fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports. After answering all the questions, click on the "Check Quiz Answers" button to grade your quiz and see your score. Because frame scaffolds are the most common type of supported scaffold, this course uses the Fabricated Frame Scaffold to describe requirements that are common to all supported scaffolds. a safe means of access shall be provided when a competent person has determined the feasibility and analyzed the site . c.Four times This scaffold is overloaded and planks are strained. Select all that apply and then click DONE. 1926.451 (b) (9) \end{array} The use of shore scaffolds and lean-to-scaffolds is strictly prohibited. 5.Use taglines if a load could swing and hit the scaffold. Then this must be inspected when conditions change, such as sunny conditions, warming temperatures, etc. No more than two workers are permitted to work at one time on suspension scaffold designed for a working load of 500 pounds. S/N 869-034-00107-6; cost $30 (foreign $37.50). \text { Web, and get directions } Erecting scaffolds in accordance with local, state, and federal. 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: a.One mudsill per leg EXCEPTION: Scaffolds and materials may be closer to power lines than specified where such clearance is necessary for performance of work and only after the utility company or electrical system operator has de-energized or relocated the lines. 2.Electrical Access shall be provided when scaffold platforms are more than 24 inches above or below the point of access. Load carrying information on components is available from the scaffold manufacturer. \text { Target } \\ Princeton, NJ 08540ehs@princeton.edu609-258-5294, 2023 The Trustees of Princeton University, Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Laboratory Access and Training Recommendations, Laboratory Equipment and Engineering Controls, SHIELD - Safety, Health, Inspection and Equipment Logistics Database, Administration of Biological and Chemical Hazards to Animals, Medical Clearance and Safety Training For Animal Researchers, Recombinant and Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules, Shipping and Receiving Biological Material, X-Ray Machines & Other Radiation-Producing Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Construction, Specific Requirements of Welded Frame and Suspended Scaffolds. d.Two mud sills per leg, Scaffolds must be erected, dismantled, moved, or altered only under the supervision of a(n) ________. c.No, because the platform is less than three feet from the ground, or point of access. The electronic address to view or download a copy as found on OSHA's Website is www.osha.gov. 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. 3.Check that no structural alterations were made. c.13, 15 and must be provided on any scaffold 10 feet or more above a lower level. Read the material in each section to find the correct answer to each quiz question. Scaffold components manufactured by different manufacturers shall not be intermixed unless the components fit together without force and the scaffolds structural integrity is maintained. Scaffold should not be occupied while moving unless a competent person has determined it is safe to do so. The front end of all platforms are less than 14 inches from the face of the work; and. Materials being hoisted onto a scaffold must Providing a scaffold to the user that is free from recognizable and preventable hazards (i.e. Counterweights used for suspended scaffolds shall be made of materials that cannot be easily dislocated. Do not force members to fit. the forklift is not moved horizontally while the platform is occupied. Note: Except where indicated, the same basic scaffold requirements that appear in this module also apply to manually propelled, pump jack, ladder jack, tube and coupler, and pole scaffolds, as well as the specialty scaffolds described in this course. 8. 3.Falling objects \end{array} Employees doing overhand bricklaying from a supported scaffold must be protected by a guardrail or personal fall arrest system on all sides except the side where the work is being done. Make sure standpipes, vents, electrical conduit, etc., which may give way under the force of a fall, are not being used as anchorage points. Special consideration is required when scaffolding is to be erected on fill, soft or frozen ground. Select all that apply and then click DONE. Only those items specifically designed as counterweights must be used. Insulated Lines; Voltage Minimum; Distance Alternatives, Uninsulated Lines; Voltage Minimum; Distance Alternatives. The scaffold was not secured to wooden footing supports, nor was it tied to the building. b.12, 16 When hook on ladders is used, they must be provided with a rest platform every 35 feet. Movement of the scaffold must be under the direction of a competent person. Supported scaffold poles, frames, uprights, etc. Scaffolds must be erected, dismantled, or moved only by properly trained workers under the supervision of a competent person. Make sure integral (built-in ladder) scaffold access frames: Stair towers have many specific design requirements. Wood planks used for platforms on scaffolding shall be specifically graded for scaffold use by an approved grading agency. 1.Make sure it was erected properly. \text { Blackberry Pearl; } \$ 20 \\ Make sure frames and panels are connected by cross, horizontal, or diagonal braces, alone or in combination, which secure vertical members together laterally. 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. a. 2.Always use the proper ladder or stairs. d.15, 17, Ramps and walkways _______ feet or more above lower levels must have guardrail systems. 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. Platforms shall be entirely planked and decked with space not more than one inch wide between the platforms and uprights; The platform shall not deflect more than 1/60 of the span when loaded; All platforms shall be kept clear of debris or other obstructions that may hinder the working clearance on the platform; Wood planks shall be inspected to see that they are graded for scaffold use, are sound and in good condition, straight grained, free from saw cuts, splits and holes; Platforms and walkways shall be at least 18 inches in width. A scaffold users responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Scaffold planning, erection, and use require different levels of training. Training of other competent persons, scaffold erectors, and users. Planks are stamped for scaffold approved loading and usage on one end. b. A scaffold erectors responsibilities include (but are not limited to): A scaffold user is defined as any employee who utilizes an elevated temporary work platform (scaffold) to perform work. 1926.451(e)(1) . 4. The competent person is responsible for determining the safety and feasibility of installing and using safe means of access, based on site conditions and the type of scaffold involved. \end{array} \\ To avoid injury while moving from one platform to another, you should: The competent person is responsible for determining the safety and feasibility of installing and using safe means of access, based on site conditions and the type of scaffold involved. are specifically designed and constructed for use as ladder rungs, are not used as work platforms when rungs are less than 11 inches in length, unless each affected employee uses appropriate fall protection, have rungs which are uniformly spaced and a length of at least 8 inches, with a maximum space between rungs of 16 inches, have rest platforms provided at a maximum of 35 foot vertical intervals, a stair rail consisting of a toprail and a midrail on each side of the stairway, a toprail of each stair rail system capable of serving as a handrail, unless a separate handrail is provided, sufficient handhold on handrails, and toprails serving as handrails, for employees grasping them to avoid falling, stair rails and handrails surfaced to prevent punctures or lacerations to employees, and to prevent snagging of clothing, stair rails and handrails constructed so that they do not constitute a projection hazard, a space of at least 3 inches between handrails, or stair rails used as handrails, and other objects, a distance of no less than 28 inches and no more than 37 inches from the upper surface of the stair rail to the forward edge of the tread, in line with the face of the riser, a landing platform at least 18 inches wide by 18 inches long at each level, a scaffold stairway width of at least 18 inches between stair rails, slip-resistant surfaces on treads and landings, stairways installed between 40 degrees and 60 degrees from the horizontal, guardrails meeting OSHA requirements on the open sides and ends of each landing, uniform riser height, within -inch, for each flight of stairs, greater variations in riser height are allowed for the top and bottom steps of the entire system (not for each flight of stairs), uniform tread depth, within -inch, for each flight of stairs, Ensure ramps and walkways 6 feet or more above lower levels have guardrails that comply with. \end{array} & \begin{array}{l} foundations are set on base plates, mud sills, and other adequate firm foundations. Oversight and inspections of mobile scaffolds. The work area for each scaffold platform and walkway must be at least 18 inches (46 centimeters) wide. The competent person would need to know the individual scaffold base plate loading and if each one is below the maximum allowable deck loading. a.Competent person Guardrails shall be installed along the open sides and ends before releasing the scaffold for use by the employees, other than erection or dismantling crews. Select the correct answer and then click DONE. d.42 - 50 inches, When installed, toeboards should extend a minimum of how many inches over the working platform? Compacted Gravel Roads - This type of road surface may have adequate strength but the material does not provide a smooth surface. The most frequent fall-from-elevation accident is a fall off ladders. Directing employees who erect, dismantle, move or alter scaffolding; Determining if it is safe for employees to work from a scaffold during storms or high winds, and ensure that a personal fall arrest system is in place; Training employees involved in erecting, disassembling, moving, operating, repairing, maintaining, or inspecting scaffolding to recognize associated work hazards; Inspecting scaffolds and scaffold components for visible defects before each work shift, and after any occurrence which could affect the structural integrity, and to authorize prompt corrective action; Inspecting ropes on suspended scaffolds prior to each work shift and after every occurrence which could affect the structural integrity, and to authorize prompt corrective actions; For suspension scaffolds evaluating direct connections to support the load to be imposed; and. a.16 inches a.18 inches a.5 feet When inspecting the surface conditions where the scaffolding will be erected, ask yourself: All wood planks used on scaffolds should be rated what grade? 09/18/2013. 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. d. 8 feet, Except to remove such material, employees must not work on scaffolds covered in: Cross-braces of the proper length must be used to ensure that the scaffold will remain plumb and rigid. However, an evaluation of the deck for its maximum allowable loading would be required, since the decking or deck structure could fail under a full scaffold load. Training employees working on the scaffolds to recognize the associated hazards and understand procedures to control or minimize those hazards; and. b.One continuous mudsill under both legs Employers must provide access when the scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access. 7. b.Use the scaffolding as is. Ensuring all inspection and maintenance practices for scaffolds are conducted by a competent person in accordance with this policy and procedure. Compute the recent two years cash flow on total assets ratio for Samsung. Select all that apply and then click DONE. Cross braces shall not be used as a means of access. Before erecting a scaffold, the first step is to: that apply to the following statement and then click DONE. 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. 1. The end points of the cross bracing must be no more than 48 inches (1.3 meters) apart vertically. d.5 to 1, The space between adjacent planks and the space between the plank and the uprights must be no more than: Any damaged or weakened component of a scaffold must be repaired or replaced immediately. 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