CHST CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Scaffolding and Elevated Work Platforms Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to OSHA 29 CFR 1926.451, what is the minimum load capacity a scaffold must support?

Accepted Answer

4 times the intended load

Answer

2 times the intended load

Answer

3 times the intended load

Answer

5 times the intended load

Question 2

Who is qualified to design a scaffold system that must support a load exceeding its rated capacity?

Accepted Answer

A registered professional engineer

Answer

Any competent person

Answer

The scaffold manufacturer's representative

Answer

The general contractor's safety officer

Question 3

What is the maximum allowable gap between a scaffold platform and the face of the work for plastering or lathing operations?

Accepted Answer

14 inches

Answer

6 inches

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10 inches

Answer

18 inches

Question 4

When must a scaffold be inspected by a competent person?

Accepted Answer

Before each work shift and after any event that could affect structural integrity

Answer

Once per week during use

Answer

Only before initial erection

Answer

At the beginning of each new work week

Question 5

What is the minimum distance a scaffold must be maintained from power lines rated at 50 kV or less?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Answer

3 feet

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7 feet

Answer

20 feet

Question 6

Under OSHA standards, workers on scaffolds more than 10 feet above a lower level must be protected by:

Accepted Answer

Guardrail system, personal fall arrest system, or safety net

Answer

A safety net only

Answer

Personal fall arrest system only

Answer

Guardrail system only