SafetyQuestion 516 of 700
A supported scaffold platform is being erected for masonry work. Which practice BEST meets Cal/OSHA scaffold safety requirements?
a.Leave gaps in the planking so tools can be passed through
b.Fully plank the work platform, provide guardrails or fall protection, and have a qualified person oversee erection on an adequate foundation
c.Set the scaffold on loose blocks and stacked bricks
d.Allow one more level of height than the manufacturer rates
Explanation
Cal/OSHA requires scaffolds to be fully planked, supported on a firm and level foundation with base plates and mud sills, equipped with guardrails or other fall protection at height, and erected under the supervision of a qualified person within rated capacity. Option b captures this. Gaps in planking (a), unstable makeshift supports (c), and exceeding rated height (d) are common causes of scaffold collapse.
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