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Scaffold Inspection & Maintenance Quiz

15 Questions•

Assess your understanding of scaffold inspection procedures, maintenance requirements, and defect identification for safe scaffold operations.

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How often should scaffolding be inspected?

Only when problems are noticed

Before each work shift and after any event that could affect stability

Once a week only

Once a month only

Who should inspect scaffolding?

Any worker on the site

A competent person designated by the employer

The site supervisor only

The safety officer only

What should be checked during scaffold inspection?

Only the weather conditions

The condition of components, connections, and safety features

Only the number of workers

Only the materials being used

What should be done if defects are found during inspection?

Continue using the scaffold

Tag the scaffold as unsafe and remove it from service

Ignore the defects

Work around the defects

What should be done with damaged scaffold components?

Continue using them

Remove them from service and replace or repair them

Use them in less critical areas

Ignore the damage

What should be checked regarding scaffold connections?

Only the type of connections

The tightness, condition, and proper installation of connections

Only the number of connections

Only the location of connections

What should be checked regarding scaffold guardrails?

Only the height of guardrails

The condition, height, and proper installation of guardrails

Only the color of guardrails

Only the material of guardrails

What should be checked regarding scaffold platforms?

Only the size of platforms

The condition, stability, and proper installation of platforms

Only the material of platforms

Only the location of platforms

What should be checked regarding scaffold access?

Only the type of access

The condition, safety, and proper installation of access points

Only the number of access points

Only the location of access points

What should be done with loose or missing scaffold components?

Continue using the scaffold

Stop work and secure or replace missing components

Ignore the missing components

Work around the missing components

What should be done with corroded scaffold components?

Continue using them

Remove them from service and replace them

Paint over the corrosion

Ignore the corrosion

What should be done with bent or deformed scaffold components?

Continue using them

Remove them from service and replace them

Straighten them and continue using

Ignore the deformation

What should be done with scaffold components that have been dropped?

Continue using them

Inspect them thoroughly before reuse

Use them immediately

Ignore the drop

What should be done with scaffold components exposed to chemicals?

Continue using them

Inspect them for damage and clean them properly

Use them immediately

Ignore the exposure

What should be done with scaffold components after long-term storage?

Use them immediately

Inspect them thoroughly before use

Ignore storage conditions

Use them without inspection