NCCER/OSHA Scaffold SG | 127 Questions and Answers
Updated Version
The footing or anchorage for scaffolds must be capable of carrying the maximum
intended load without: - correct answer--Tying or guying
Erectors of a scaffold who exposed to potential falling object hazards shall be provided
with: - correct answer--Over head protection
Osha requires a rest landing at intervals not exceed: - correct answer--35 feet
The top handrail of a scaffold must be able to withstand how many pounds of pressure?
- correct answer--200
When Building a scaffold inside a "goggle area" - correct answer--Everyone inside the
area must wear goggles
The ladder should be located on a mobile scaffold will not - correct answer--tip over
When should ties be installed? - correct answer--During the erection process
What body produces the primary Code or regulations guiding the scaffolding industry? -
correct answer--OSHA (Occupational Safety and Healthy Agency)
What should be used to erect scaffolding on uneven ground? - correct answer--Leveling
Jacks
OSAH specifically prohibits the use of? - correct answer--Lean to scaffolds
Boards or wooden pad placed on the soil to support scaffold legs are? - correct
answer--Mudsills
The tube of a tube and clamp scaffold is normally what size O.D.? - correct answer--1.9
Inches
Scaffold decks that overlap a minimum of how many inches, unless secured in some
other way? - correct answer--12
the bearer in a tube and clamp scaffold is always? - correct answer--Placed above the
adjacent runner.
, What must a rolling scaffold have on each caster or roller? - correct answer--Positive
locking device
Who must inspect a scaffold each work shift and after any occurrence which could
effect a scaffold's structural integrity? - correct answer--Competent person
What is the minimum tensile strength of D-rings and snap hooks on a safety harness? -
correct answer--5,000 pounds
What part of the picture is identified by the letter "G"? - correct answer--Sill or mudsill
what part of the scaffold is identified by letter "A"? - correct answer--Guardrail
What part of the scaffold is identified by the letter "C"? - correct answer--Runner
What part of the scaffold is identified by the letter "F"? - correct answer--Base plate
When is it allowed to notch out scaffold planks to make them fit? - correct
answer--"Never"
When erecting a scaffold, the screw jack fir the adjustable leg base should not extend
more than how many inches? - correct answer--12 Inches
Which of the following should be used to safely secure scaffold boards to the platform? -
correct answer--#9 tie wire and toe boards
According to OHSA, scaffold erection, movement, alteration, and dismantling must be
supervised by who? - correct answer--Competent person
All of the following safety device should be used when a worker is using a circular saw
except? - correct answer--Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (FGCI)
The handle of a claw hammer near the wedge should not be covered because the
covered handle will? - correct answer--Hide any damages
Safe use of any type of wrench Requires it to be? - correct answer--Pushed away from
the body
Which tool is normally used to check the plumb of a vertical scaffold pole during
erection of a quick erect scaffold? - correct answer--Torpedo Level
When may a guard on a circular saw be wired open? - correct answer--The guard may
not be wired open.
Straight or curved claw hammers are not designed to? - correct answer--Out bands
Updated Version
The footing or anchorage for scaffolds must be capable of carrying the maximum
intended load without: - correct answer--Tying or guying
Erectors of a scaffold who exposed to potential falling object hazards shall be provided
with: - correct answer--Over head protection
Osha requires a rest landing at intervals not exceed: - correct answer--35 feet
The top handrail of a scaffold must be able to withstand how many pounds of pressure?
- correct answer--200
When Building a scaffold inside a "goggle area" - correct answer--Everyone inside the
area must wear goggles
The ladder should be located on a mobile scaffold will not - correct answer--tip over
When should ties be installed? - correct answer--During the erection process
What body produces the primary Code or regulations guiding the scaffolding industry? -
correct answer--OSHA (Occupational Safety and Healthy Agency)
What should be used to erect scaffolding on uneven ground? - correct answer--Leveling
Jacks
OSAH specifically prohibits the use of? - correct answer--Lean to scaffolds
Boards or wooden pad placed on the soil to support scaffold legs are? - correct
answer--Mudsills
The tube of a tube and clamp scaffold is normally what size O.D.? - correct answer--1.9
Inches
Scaffold decks that overlap a minimum of how many inches, unless secured in some
other way? - correct answer--12
the bearer in a tube and clamp scaffold is always? - correct answer--Placed above the
adjacent runner.
, What must a rolling scaffold have on each caster or roller? - correct answer--Positive
locking device
Who must inspect a scaffold each work shift and after any occurrence which could
effect a scaffold's structural integrity? - correct answer--Competent person
What is the minimum tensile strength of D-rings and snap hooks on a safety harness? -
correct answer--5,000 pounds
What part of the picture is identified by the letter "G"? - correct answer--Sill or mudsill
what part of the scaffold is identified by letter "A"? - correct answer--Guardrail
What part of the scaffold is identified by the letter "C"? - correct answer--Runner
What part of the scaffold is identified by the letter "F"? - correct answer--Base plate
When is it allowed to notch out scaffold planks to make them fit? - correct
answer--"Never"
When erecting a scaffold, the screw jack fir the adjustable leg base should not extend
more than how many inches? - correct answer--12 Inches
Which of the following should be used to safely secure scaffold boards to the platform? -
correct answer--#9 tie wire and toe boards
According to OHSA, scaffold erection, movement, alteration, and dismantling must be
supervised by who? - correct answer--Competent person
All of the following safety device should be used when a worker is using a circular saw
except? - correct answer--Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (FGCI)
The handle of a claw hammer near the wedge should not be covered because the
covered handle will? - correct answer--Hide any damages
Safe use of any type of wrench Requires it to be? - correct answer--Pushed away from
the body
Which tool is normally used to check the plumb of a vertical scaffold pole during
erection of a quick erect scaffold? - correct answer--Torpedo Level
When may a guard on a circular saw be wired open? - correct answer--The guard may
not be wired open.
Straight or curved claw hammers are not designed to? - correct answer--Out bands
