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Weather & Environmental Hazards Quiz
15 Questions
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Scaffolding Quizzes
Evaluate your knowledge of weather-related hazards, environmental conditions, and safety measures when working on scaffolding.
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15
Questions
7
Minutes
70%
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Medium
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1
What is the primary concern when working on scaffolding in windy conditions?
Worker comfort
Scaffold stability and worker safety
Work speed
Material costs
2
What wind speed is generally considered unsafe for scaffold work?
10 mph
20 mph
30 mph
40 mph
3
What should be done when wind speeds exceed safe limits?
Continue working carefully
Stop work and secure the scaffold
Work faster to complete quickly
Ignore the wind conditions
4
What should be done when working on scaffolding during rain?
Continue working normally
Stop work due to slippery conditions
Work faster to complete quickly
Ignore the rain
5
What should be done when working on scaffolding during snow?
Continue working normally
Stop work and clear snow from platforms
Work faster to complete quickly
Ignore the snow
6
What should be done when working on scaffolding during ice conditions?
Continue working carefully
Stop work until ice is removed
Work faster to complete quickly
Ignore the ice
7
What should be done when working on scaffolding during fog?
Continue working normally
Stop work due to reduced visibility
Work faster to complete quickly
Ignore the fog
8
What should be done when working on scaffolding during lightning?
Continue working carefully
Stop work and seek shelter immediately
Work faster to complete quickly
Ignore the lightning
9
What should be done when working on scaffolding during extreme heat?
Continue working normally
Take frequent breaks and stay hydrated
Work faster to complete quickly
Ignore the heat
10
What should be done when working on scaffolding during extreme cold?
Continue working normally
Take frequent breaks and stay warm
Work faster to complete quickly
Ignore the cold
11
What should be done when working on scaffolding near power lines?
Continue working normally
Maintain safe distances and consult with utility companies
Work faster to complete quickly
Ignore the power lines
12
What should be done when working on scaffolding near traffic?
Continue working normally
Use additional barriers and warning signs
Work faster to complete quickly
Ignore the traffic
13
What should be done when working on scaffolding near water?
Continue working normally
Use additional safety measures and life jackets
Work faster to complete quickly
Ignore the water
14
What should be done when working on scaffolding in confined spaces?
Continue working normally
Follow confined space entry procedures
Work faster to complete quickly
Ignore the confined space
15
What should be done when working on scaffolding in areas with poor air quality?
Continue working normally
Use respiratory protection and monitor air quality
Work faster to complete quickly
Ignore the air quality
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