Fall ProtectionQuestion 52 of 100
At what height must most scaffold platforms have fall protection?
a.2 feet
b.25 feet
c.50 feet
d.10 feet above a lower level
Explanation
Most scaffold platforms require fall protection when they are more than 10 feet above a lower level. This may be provided by guardrails or personal fall arrest systems depending on the scaffold type. The 10-foot scaffold threshold differs from the general 6-foot construction rule.
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