Question

osha safety training scaffolds checkpoint which of the following are true statements about building a scaffold? choose all that apply: select your answer(s) by pressing the letter(s). when finished, press submit. a builders must have a means of safe access b there should be no more than an 18 - inch space between planks c using cross braces for access is not permitted by the osha standard d supported scaffolds with a height more than four times the maximum base width (4:1) must be tied, guyed, or braced e a scaffold must be erected plumb, square, and level f scaffold levels used only as a walkway should have planking at least 12 inches wide

Explanation:

A: Safety access is crucial in construction, so builders must have a safe way to reach the scaffold.
B: OSHA standards limit the space between planks to ensure stability and prevent falls.
C: Cross - braces are for structural support, not access, and using them for access is not allowed.
D: Taller supported scaffolds need to be tied, guyed, or braced for stability.
E: A scaffold must be properly aligned (plumb, square, and level) for safety and proper function.
F: Walkway planking should be wide enough for safe passage.

Answer:

A. Builders must have a means of safe access
B. There should be no more than an 18 - inch space between planks
C. Using cross braces for access is not permitted by the OSHA standard
D. Supported scaffolds with a height more than four times the maximum base width (4:1) must be tied, guyed, or braced
E. A scaffold must be erected 'plumb, square, and level'
F. Scaffold levels used only as a walkway should have planking at least 12 inches wide