SafetyQuestion 366 of 1605
A scaffold platform must generally be capable of supporting, without failure, its own weight plus at least:
a.Two times the intended load
b.Its own weight only
c.Four times the intended load
d.Ten times the intended load
Explanation
Cal/OSHA scaffold standards require scaffolds and their components to support, without failure, their own weight plus at least four times the maximum intended load. This safety factor guards against collapse.
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