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Fall Protection on Scaffolds Quiz

15 Questions•

Test your knowledge of fall protection requirements, equipment, and procedures when working on scaffolding at elevated heights.

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What is the primary purpose of fall protection on scaffolds?

To make work more comfortable

To prevent workers from falling and sustaining injuries

To increase work speed

To reduce costs

What is the minimum height at which fall protection is required on scaffolds?

4 feet

6 feet

10 feet

15 feet

What are the three main types of fall protection on scaffolds?

Guardrails, safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems

Hard hats, safety glasses, and gloves

Ladders, platforms, and stairs

Ropes, pulleys, and harnesses

What is the minimum height requirement for guardrails on scaffolds?

30 inches

38 inches

42 inches

48 inches

What should be done if guardrails are missing or damaged?

Continue working carefully

Stop work immediately and install or repair guardrails

Use a safety harness instead

Ignore the missing guardrails

What should be checked before using a personal fall arrest system?

Only the weather conditions

The condition of the harness, lanyard, and anchor point

Only the time of day

Only the work being performed

What should be the maximum free fall distance for a personal fall arrest system?

2 feet

6 feet

10 feet

15 feet

What should be done when working near scaffold edges?

Work quickly to minimize exposure

Stay at least 2 feet away from unprotected edges

Ignore the edges

Work as close to the edge as possible

What should be done when climbing onto or off scaffolding?

Jump on or off quickly

Use proper access points and maintain three points of contact

Use any available method

Ignore safety procedures

What should be done if a worker feels dizzy or unsteady on scaffolding?

Continue working carefully

Stop work immediately and descend to a safe level

Take a short break and continue

Ignore the symptoms

What should be done when working on scaffolding in windy conditions?

Continue working normally

Use additional fall protection and consider stopping work

Work faster to complete quickly

Ignore the wind conditions

What should be done when working on scaffolding during rain or snow?

Continue working normally

Stop work due to slippery conditions

Work faster to complete quickly

Ignore the weather conditions

What should be done when working on scaffolding at night?

Work normally with existing lighting

Ensure adequate lighting and use additional fall protection

Work quickly to complete before dark

Ignore lighting requirements

What should be done when working on scaffolding with tools?

Use tools normally

Secure tools to prevent falling and use tool lanyards

Throw tools to other workers

Ignore tool safety

What should be done when working on scaffolding with materials?

Stack materials as high as possible

Secure materials to prevent falling and use proper storage

Throw materials to other workers

Ignore material safety