b. 6. Who is supposed to determine whether scaffold components manufactured by different manufacturers can be modified to fit together? A light weight supported scaffold could be used on wood decking when the competent person has determined the structure would support the scaffold and its entire load. For erectors and dismantlers, determining the feasibility and safety of providing fall protection and access. 262 Alexander Street He fell 16 feet to the ground, sustaining facial fractures and other injuries. b.One continuous mudsill under both legs Supported scaffold - a type of scaffold that is supported by poles, frames, and outriggers, and usually consists of one or more platforms. 1.Store materials away from the edge. The standard requires employers to protect each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level from falling to that lower level. Materials being hoisted onto a scaffold must The team has been unable to work on the project due to heavy rain over the last two days. Direct . 2.Use bricks to bring the scaffolding level. The following table provides the clearance distances between scaffolds and power lines, or any other conductive material, while being erected, used, dismantled, altered or moved. Scaffold collapse The proper erection of a scaffold is essential in preventing this particular hazard. a.15 feet \begin{array}{l} a.One foot Frame spacing and sill size can only be determined after the total loads to be imposed on the scaffold and the strength of the supporting soil or structure are calculated and considered. After answering all the questions, click on the "Check Quiz Answers" button to grade your quiz and see your score. To avoid injury while moving from one platform to another, you should: Which of the events increase potential GDP and which decrease it? The poles, legs, or uprights of scaffolds must be plumb, and securely and rigidly braced to prevent swaying and displacement. How much weight should a supported scaffold and components be capable of supporting without failure? This threshold differs from 29 . 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. All employees are prohibited from working on scaffolds covered with snow, ice, or other slippery materials. 8. There were no guardrails at the working level. d. Repair any defective scaffolding components. Select the correct answer and then click DONE. b.38 - 45 inches EHS staff Competent person, or qualified person). Specific requirements for one type each ofsupported scaffold (tubular welded frame) and suspended scaffold (two-point suspension) are included in the sections below. Scaffolding must not be placed on unstable objects, such as bricks or blocks. uuid:F4AC72E838E6DC1181DF85762784E02C Stationary scaffolds over 125 feet in height and rolling scaffolds over 60 feet in height shall be designed by a professional engineer. Tiebacks must be secured to a structurally sound anchorage on the building or structure. Erectors can solicit materials and components from other employees who may be on the ground, but the ultimate adding / subtracting of components to a scaffold shall be accomplished by an authorized scaffold erector. Scaffolds are never as safe as the foundations they are built on. 7. Each worker on a suspended scaffold must be protected by a personal fall arresting system attached to an independent lifeline. Make sure no gaps greater than 1 inch are permitted between adjacent planks or deck units, or between the platform and the uprights. d.Hearing protection. d.Add additional poles to support the scaffolding. Counterweights shall be secured by mechanical means to the outrigger beams. The scaffold was not secured to wooden footing supports, nor was it tied to the building. d. Four feet. 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. Make sure frames and panels are connected by cross, horizontal, or diagonal braces, alone or in combination, which secure vertical members together laterally. Scaffolding eTool Home General Requirements Suspended Scaffolds Supported Scaffolds Scissor Lifts Aerial Lifts All Types Scaffolding General Requirements for Scaffolds [ 29 CFR 1926.451] Capacity What are the capacity requirements for all scaffolds? 10, 15 What are supported scaffold foundations set on to ensure stability? \text { Blackberry Pearl; } \$ 20 \\ 1.Wear personal fall arrest systems (PFAS). Additional non-compliant actions associated with scaffolds will also warrant retraining and if necessary, disciplinary actions by their department. Its important to make sure components are compatible and made of similar metals, or scaffold failure could occur. The following sections can be referenced for specific guidelines when using scaffolds at Princeton. d.24 inches, On high scaffolds, all planks should be secured by being tied down with: All other components must be capable of supporting at least four (4) times the rated load. Make sure the planks are not allowed. c.6 feet 2. You can correct any missed questions and check your Laura's supervisor, a competent person, has determined that the work may continue despite the moderate winds. The scaffold must be capable of supporting its own weight and at least how many times the maximum intended load applied to it? 4.Ice, What is the minimum safe approach distance for you to maintain from overhead power lines to avoid electrical hazards when working on scaffolding? 2.Electrical b.3 to 1 A ladder or other safe means of access must be provided. S/N 869-034-00107-6; cost $30 (foreign $37.50). Specific requirements are described below. There are many types of scaffolds, both supported and suspended. \end{array} & \begin{array}{l} It is impossible for a stable structure to be built upon a foundation that does not start out square and level. chubby All planking or platforms must be overlapped a minimum of twelve (12) inches and secured from movement. It is generally applied as a thin coat over a base coat and takes several days to achieve its designed strength. a.Steel-toed boots (1) A type of supported scaffold set on wheels or casters (2) A simple device consisting of a platform resting on brackets attached to a ladder (3) A uniquely designed scaffold consisting of a platform supported by moveable brackets on vertical poles (1)Mobile Scaffold (2) Ladder Scaffold (3) Pump Jack Scaffold \end{array} & \begin{array}{l} Environmental Health and Safety is responsible for: Departments affected by this policy are responsible for: Employees affected by this policy are responsible for complying with the practices within the Scaffold Safety policy. 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. When the other end of the 2x4 slipped off the bucket, the employee did not let go of his end, and was pulled off the deck. By itself it is not normally a useable foundation material. Access must be provided when the scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access. 3.String \end{array} \\ \text { Students-back } \\ d.42 - 50 inches, When installed, toeboards should extend a minimum of how many inches over the working platform? safety@uchicago.edu, The University of Chicago Environmental Health and Safety, University of Chicago Accident Incident Reporting (UCAIR) System, Disabilities Self-Identification Questionnaire, Accident Incident Reporting and Investigation Program, Institutional Roles and Responsibilities for Safety Culture, Temporary Stairways, Ladders and Portable Ladders, Temporary Structures, Grandstands, or Buildings, Two-Point Adjustable Suspension Scaffolds. In general, a level is the easiest way to achieve the desired right angles. In its simplest form, a scaffold is any temporary elevated or suspended work surface used to support workers and/or materials. Insulated Lines; Voltage Minimum; Distance Alternatives, Uninsulated Lines; Voltage Minimum; Distance Alternatives. Cross-braces of the proper length must be used to ensure that the scaffold will remain plumb and rigid. Ensure that employees performing overhand bricklaying operations from a supported scaffold are protected from falling from all open sides and ends of the scaffold, except at the side next to the wall Uplift is the separation of a frame from the frame below it. a.Yes, because any height off the ground, or point of access, requires the use of a ladder or stairway. To protect against falling objects, screens must be installed between the toeboard and midrail if anyone is required to pass under the scaffolding. Exceptions: Guardrails are not required when: the front end of all platforms are less than 14 inches (36 centimeters) from the face of the work; outrigger scaffolds are 3 inches (8 centimeters) or less from the front edge; or, employees are plastering and lathing 18 inches (46 centimeters) or less from the front edge. 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. 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. 100% (1) Access must be provided when the scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet above or below a point of access. Access shall be provided when scaffold platforms are more than 24 inches above or below the point of access. Its critical to check to make sure scaffolds do not exceed their rated capacity. Check to ensure safe points of anchorage, such as structural members of buildings, are being used. Ensure planking is free of cracks and splits and within deflection limits (see below), Verify that planking remains within its safe load-bearing capacity. When employees are plastering and lathing 18 inches or less from the front edge. 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. The team cannot wait any longer for the weather to clear. 22 inches 3. Stairs must be at least 18 inches wide and have a landing platform at least 18 inches long at each level. 2.Work at a lower level than they usually do. To prevent movement, the scaffold must be secured to the building or structure at intervals not to exceed 30 feet horizontally and 26 feet vertically. Access must be provided when the scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access. He performed a site evaluation and is ready to erect the scaffolding. 4 feet a. Scaffold planks shall extend over their end support at least six (6) inches but no more than twelve (12) inches. d.12. 8 Training should beprovided by appropriate personnel as described in the Scaffold Roles and Responsibilites Section. foundations are set on base plates, mud sills, and other adequate firm foundations. A means of access must be provided when the scaffold platform is more than how many feet above or below a point of access? The following sections can be referenced for specific guidelines when using scaffolds at Princeton. Sand, gravel, masonry units, rolls of roofing felt, and other such materials shall not be used as counterweights. Two feet What should you do before dismantling a scaffold? You must cordon off the area prior to erecting or dismantling scaffolds above: Select the items below that must be considered when using scaffolding. 5. the forklift is not moved horizontally while the platform is occupied. c.10 inches All scaffolding to be used on University property shall be tubular scaffolding designed by manufacturers approved by Underwriters Laboratory (UL) and/or OSHA and be in a ready-to-assemble state. OSHA has standards that apply specifically to the steps that must be taken to assure a stable scaffold base. Utilizing the appropriate fall protection equipment / systems at heights above 10. c.Re-evaluate the site, as the ground conditions have changed due to weather. 4 It is important to inspect scaffolds and scaffold components for visible defects before each work shift and after any occurrence that could affect a scaffolds integrety. Notifying the competent person of any safety concerns associated with the erection, conditions, use, and / or maintenance of the scaffold. being laid. When erecting and dismantling tubular, welded-frame scaffolds, and end frames are used as climbing devices for access, make sure: Horizontal members are parallel, level, and not more than 22 vertical inches apart. A ladder or other safe means of access must be provided. Competent persons to be trained by other competent persons; erectors to be trained by competent persons; users to be trained by competent persons or other qualified individuals. Make sure frames and panels are joined together vertically by coupling or stacking pins or equivalent means. Select the correct answer and then click DONE. b.2 inches Baker, Perry, Bil-Jax) whenever frames are stacked more than one section high. Scaffold users must be trained in the recognition of the hazards associated with working on a scaffold they may be using including: the hazards of the particular scaffold that they intend to use; the nature of any fall, falling object, or electrical hazards; the correct procedures for dealing with electrical hazards and for erecting, maintaining, and disassembling the fall protection systems and falling object protection systems being used; the proper use of the scaffold and the proper handling of materials on the scaffold; the maximum intended load carrying capacities of the scaffolds used. c.1 1/2 inches Compute the recent two years cash flow on total assets ratio for Samsung. Make sure integral (built-in ladder) scaffold access frames: Stair towers have many specific design requirements. All brace connections must be secured. A single tieback must be installed perpendicular to the face of the building or structure. Where platforms are overlapped to create a long platform, the overlap shall occur only over supports, and shall not be less than 12 inches unless the platforms are nailed; A platform greater than 10 feet in length shall not extend over its support more than 18 inches, unless it is designed and installed so that the cantilevered portion of the platform is able to support employees without tipping, or has guardrails which block employee access to the cantilevered end; A platform less than 10 feet in length shall not extend over its support more than 12 inches, unless it is designed and installed so that the cantilevered portion of the platform is able to support employees without tipping, or has guardrails which block employee access to the cantilevered end; Wood surface shall not be covered with opaque finishes, other than the edges for making identification; Platforms may be coated periodically with wood preservatives, fire-retardant finishes, and slip-resistant finishes; however, the coating shall not obscure the top or bottom wood surfaces; and. A qualified person must design all scaffolding in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.451 "General Requirements for Scaffolds" and 29 CFR 1926.452 "Additional Requirements Applicable to Specific Types of Scaffolds". 3.Falling objects Select the correct answer and then click DONE. Note: Except where indicated, these . 4. Select the correct answer and then click DONE. A scaffold is a temporary structure erected to support access or working platforms. The scaffolding will extend twenty feet into the air. d. 14 feet, What must be worn at all times while working from scaffolding? \end{array} 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. Scaffold platforms above one section high must be provided with safe access. Both A & B (Hooks & Safety latches) Hoists shall be: All of the above Daily inspections need to include: Checking of the wire rope for damage or "caging" Hoists shall be inspected: Daily, prior to use Do not perform maintenance on a conveyor until: All hazardous energies are disconnected and blocked Frequency of the training to be determined by EHS and department management, but should not exceed period of 5 years from the previous training. Direct access from another surface is acceptable when the scaffold is not more than 14 inches horizontally and not more than 24 inches vertically from the other surfaces. This scaffold has no guardrails and is not fully planked. a.Begin to erect the scaffolding. Scaffold Training Institute or similar vendor). \end{array} PScript5.dll Version 5.2.2 The department recognizes that all employees who intend on occupying a scaffold must go through the appropriate scaffold user training (see above) conducted by a qualified person (i.e. Base plates or screw jacks shall be in firm contact with both the sills and the legs of the scaffolding. Check to make sure frames are stacked, and that cross braces are of such length as will automatically keep the scaffold plumb, level, and square. Select the correct answer and then click DONE. Therefore, employers are required to provide safe scaffold access. The footing of scaffolding must be sound and rigid, capable of supporting the weight. 1926.451(e)(9) & (g) The scaffolding components are clearly from various manufacturers. Ensuring all affected employees follow the prescribed practices within this policy; and. \text { discount; pink or silver; } \\ Ensure frames and panels are locked together to prevent uplift, where uplift can occur. Inspections of scaffolds after changes / alterations have been made. When erecting or dismantling supported scaffolds, a safe means of access shall be provided when a competent person has determined the feasibility and analyzed the site conditions. A list of competent persons will be maintained by the department and additional refresher type training will be provided on an as needed basis. Determine if fall protection is feasible during the erecting process. When scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from another scaffold, structure, personnel 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. Hard hats Manila or synthetic rope used for midrails must be inspected to ensure that the rope meets the strength requirement. b.Use the scaffolding as is. uuid:1f2371a8-90ab-42b0-a1cd-a86bdbf5cef5 Nature of electrical, fall hazards and falling object hazards in the work area; Proper handling of materials on scaffolds; Proper erecting, maintaining and disassembling of fall protection systems; Proper construction, use, placement and care in handling of scaffolds; and. Note: Platforms may be coated periodically with wood preservatives, fire retardants, and slip-resistant finishes, provided they do not obscure the top or bottom wood surfaces. a.2 to 1 Training employees working on the scaffolds to recognize the associated hazards and understand procedures to control or minimize those hazards; and. c.Four times 2.Rubber 4.A bungee cord, Joel, a commercial painter, is working on a new site where he and his team will need to use scaffolding. Select the correct answer and then click DONE. b.8 feet 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. It is impossible for a stable scaffold structure to be built unless _____. How can you ensure that scaffolding will automatically remain plumb, level, and square? 3.Metal A competent person is an employee who is capable of identifying existing or predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate these hazards. Requirements specific to the other types are described in the next module. c.After it has been used 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. Scaffold components manufactured by different manufacturers shall not be intermixed unless the components fit together without force and the scaffolds structural integrity is maintained. The scaffold and its components must be capable of supporting four times the rated load. Employers must provide access when the scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 meters) above or below a point of access. This creates a dangerous situation during the freeze/thaw cycle (which can occur in the course of a day) causing the soil to swell or settle and may not result in a level rigid footing. Ensure each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level is protected from falling to that lower level. Note: A level should be used during assembly to make sure new structural components remain in line. Make sure scaffold components manufactured by different manufacturers are not intermixed, unless they fit together without being forced and the scaffold's structural integrity is maintained. Per 1926.451 (g) (1), each employee on a scaffold more than 10-feet above a lower level must be protected from falling to that lower level (also note American National Safety Institute/American Society of Safety Professionals (ANSI/ASSP) - Scaffolding Safety Requirements A10.8-2019 standard). Employers must provide access when the scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access. . \text { Product Information } \\ Utilizing a scaffold on the Princeton University Campus for any reason requires specific involvement with several types of trained individuals. The use of repaired wire rope is prohibited. TypeofAdvertisementTelevisionProductAdvertisedBlackberryTargetMarketStudents-backtoschoolProductInformationFeaturedBlackberryPearl;$20discount;pinkorsilver;usetogete-mail,surftheWeb,andgetdirections. d.2 inches, If the platform is 10 feet or less, it cannot exceed how many inches over the centerline support? Select the correct answer and then click DONE. Requirements for Access to Scaffolds. 1.Climb the cross braces. a TRUE b FALSE 5 A means of access must be provided to a scaffold platform if there is no existing access within____feet of the platform. 3.Check that no structural alterations were made. Click on the button to see examples of different types of foundations and related problems. 5.Use taglines if a load could swing and hit the scaffold. Access must be provided when the scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access. All scaffolds more than six feet above the lower level shall protect employees with guardrails on each open side of the scaffold. Be sure scaffolding stays level and plumb as erection progresses. Select all that apply 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. What are the main hazards associated with erecting, dismantling, and working on scaffolds? c.20 inches Even if they are "in the way," braces should not be removed while work is being performed on a scaffold! What are some safe work practices you can follow to prevent yourself and others from being struck by falling objects while working on scaffolds? d.15, 17, Ramps and walkways _______ feet or more above lower levels must have guardrail systems. c.10 feet Make sure each platform is fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports. b.20 feet Refusing to occupy a scaffold prior to the Competent Person providing documentation indicating that the scaffold has been inspected and deemed safe. to prevent falls. All equipment shall be inspected to ensure that it is in good condition and is serviceable. Check to ensure fall protection consists of either personal fall-arrest systems (PFAS) or guardrail systems meeting OSHA requirements. d.5 to 1, The space between adjacent planks and the space between the plank and the uprights must be no more than: Make sure portable, hook-on, and attachable ladders are positioned so as not to tip the scaffold. Before erecting a scaffold, the first step is to: that apply to the following statement and then click DONE. Contact EHS for assistance and guidance in any of the duties associated with being a Competent Person. a.1/2 inch b.6 Direct access is acceptable when the scaffold is not more than14 inches horizontally and not more than 24 inches vertically from the other surfaces. a.5 feet c.24 inches b.Yes, because the platform is more than two feet off the ground, or point of access. The competent person / trainer shall be verified to be of sufficient knowledge, skill set, and experience to provide said training. 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. 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