SafetyQuestion 96 of 100
Which is a required safe practice when working on a supported scaffold?
a.Fully plank the platform, use guardrails or fall protection, and ensure the scaffold is level and on a firm footing
b.Use a single narrow plank with no rails
c.Overload the platform with all the paint at once
d.Climb the cross-braces instead of using a ladder
Explanation
Scaffolds must be fully planked, equipped with guardrails or personal fall protection, and erected level on firm, adequate footing per Cal/OSHA. Workers should access platforms by proper ladders or stairs, not by climbing braces, and must not overload the scaffold. Competent-person inspection is required before each shift.
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