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E1 - Use Ladders, Scaffolds and Access Equipment Flashcards

1
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Hangers or stirrups used to support swing stages must be made from:

A

Mild steel or similar.

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2
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What is the minimum clearance for a toe board?

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A half inch.

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3
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What is the maximum spacing allowed for the supports of scaffold planks if the scaffold is to be used by a bricklayer?

A

7 feet, 10 feet for lighter works.

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4
Q

Handrails and midrails in the Allround system are automatically set by the rosettes. True or False?

A

True

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5
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The difference between scissor lifts and boom aerial lifts is?

A

Boom lifts have a much greater reach than scissor lifts.

The scissor lift is mainly indoor use.

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6
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What is the maximum slope, vertical to horizontal, that is allowed for a work platform?

A

1:6 Vertical to Horizontal.

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7
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What is the minimum height of a guardrail?

A

900 mm (36 inch)

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8
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To stabilize tube and clamp scaffolds, use:

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Face-sway braces and internal braces.

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9
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Thrust-out beams supporting swing stages must be counter balanced with weights equal to:

A

Four times the static load.

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10
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Temporary stairs require handrails when there are:

A

More than 4 risers.

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11
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What is the maximum span for a wooden guardrail?

A

Up to 8 ft for a 2 by 4 and up to 10 ft for a 2 by 6.

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12
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Which two grades of Ladders are allowed for Construction use?

A

Grade 1 - Load rating 250 lb and Grade 1A - Load Rating 300 lb

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13
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What are the two basic structural components of a steel scaffolding?

A

End frames and cross brace.

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14
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What is a scissor lift?

A

A scissor lift is a self-propelled work platform that raises and lowers only in an up and down manner. They may be powered by electricity, propane gas or diesel.

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15
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The minimum size used for toeboards is what amount?

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1 by 4 (19 by 89 mm)

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16
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In a tube and clamp system, the planks are supported by what?

A

Transoms

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17
Q

The maximum span that a 38 by 140 bearer may have in light duty work is:

A

900 mm (3 ft)

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18
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A full body harness attached to a life line must be used when working on a ladder-jack scaffold higher than how much?

A

3 m (10 ft)

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19
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A stairway must be provided to each new floor before work on that level starts?

A

Yes, true.

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20
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After the first set of tiebacks at or below three times higher than its minimum base dimension, scaffolding should be fastened to the building how often?

A

Every 20 feet vertically, Horizontally spacing is at a maximum interval of 21 feet.

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21
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The minimum overlap is 39 inches (1m) inches for ladders extending up to what length?

A

36 Feet or 11 meters.

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22
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The minimum size that a bearer block is allowed to be is?

A

2 by 6

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23
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Screw jacks or adjustable base jacks may only be extended to two-thirds of their length. True or False?

A

True

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24
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The maximum load on a swing stage suspension rope must not exceed:

A

One tenth its breaking strength.

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25
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Guard rails on scaffolding may be omitted if the work platform is within what distance from the building?

A

12 inches.

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26
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Which kind of Ladder is freestanding?

A

Step

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27
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The maximum spacing of cleats on a sloped ramp is?

A

400 mm o.c. or 15.6 inches

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28
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These lifts are designed to have a reach of 80 feet or more and can extend up to 135 feet or higher. This lift has the greatest reach of all aerial lifts.

A

What is a straight boom lift?.

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29
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Which kinds of sawn wood can be used as scaffold planks?

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Douglas fir-larch, hemlock-fir, spruce-pine-fir, or Coast-sitka-spruce. Must also be No. 2 or better and be 2 by 10.

30
Q

The maximum allowable distance between supports for a manufactured plank used in a ladder-jack scaffold is:

A

3.0 M or 10 feet

31
Q

The correct slope for a single os extension ladder is?

A

4 up the slope of the ladder to 1 Horizontal - 4:1

32
Q

The type of finish for a wooden ladder is:

A

Clear finish

33
Q

A hard tire scissor lift may only be used:

A

Indoors

34
Q

Which kind of ladder can be assembled or manufactured on the job site?

A

Single ladders.

35
Q

The maximum allowable depth allowed for notches in the side rails of a job built ladder is:

A

None

36
Q

What is the minimum amount that a scaffold plank may project beyond its supports?

A

6 inches or 150 mm

37
Q

Tube and clamp scaffolds are made of what?

A

Metal tubes and adjustable clamps.

38
Q

Are job-built scaffold planks approved by WorkSafeBC?

A

Not unless a registered professional engineer certifies them.

39
Q

Spacing for cleats on a single ladder is?

A

12 each on center

40
Q

The minimum width of a lumber plank used for a ladder-jack scaffold is how much?

A

286 mm (11 1/4 inch) 2 by 12

41
Q

What is the maximum amount that a scaffold plank may project beyond its support?

A

12 inches. (6 inch minimum.)

42
Q

What is a swing stage?

A

Work platform suspended on ropes from thrust-out beams, cornice hooks or other solid anchorage. They are raised and lowered by hoisting equipment.

43
Q

An 89 by 89 mm upright is required when?

A

89 mm by 89 (4 by 4) mm are required on an upright when the scaffolding is extended above 20 feet.

44
Q

What is the best length of nail to use if the ledger is 19 mm? (3/4 of an inch)

A

57 mm ( 2 and 1/4 inches )

45
Q

Why should you use transparent protective coatings on a wooden ladder?

A

So that possible defects will remain visible on inspection.

46
Q

What is the plumb tolerance when erecting scaffolding?

A

1/4 Inch in 10 feet. Scaffolds must be square and correct dimensions.

47
Q

The Allround scaffolding system is different how?

A

It uses a rosette and wedge clamp.

48
Q

The best location on a wooden scaffold for the 2 by 4 guardrail is where?

A

Inside the edges of the uprights.

49
Q

Wire rope used to suspend swing stages must provide a safety factor of not less than?

A

10

50
Q

How high should the ladder project above the level of landing to which it provides access?

A

3 ft or 900 m.

51
Q

A guarded rest landing must be at every __ ft? for vertical ladders on a building site?

A

9 m (30 ft)

52
Q

The maximum distance between the horizontal building ties is?

A

6.4 m or 21 feet.

53
Q

Mudsills must be no smaller than what dimensions?

A

No smaller than 2 by 10.

54
Q

The minimum size for the side rail of a 3m (10 ft) job-built single ladder is:

A

38 by 89 (2 by 4)

55
Q

Wooden guard rails may consist of 38 x 89 (2 by 4) material for up to 2.44 (8 ft) spans and 38 x 140 (2 by 6) for spans up to 3 m (10 ft). True or false?

A

True

56
Q

The type of nail used in the construction of a wooden scaffolding is what kind?

A

Duplex.

57
Q

Ladder jacks must be set up on what kind of ladder?

A

A heavy duty ladder

58
Q

What is the minimum width for a swing stage platform?

A

500 mm (20 inch)

59
Q

Side rails shall be 38 by 89 (2 by 4) for ladders up to ____?

A

5 m (16 ft) long

60
Q

Rolling scaffolds must be used only on floors that are within ___ degrees of level.

A

Three degrees and free of depressions and obstructions.

61
Q

What are the requirements before using a scissor lift for the first time?

A

1) Training from someone qualified
2) Check the maintenance records and controls and look for hazards.
3) Review the operator’s manual.

T R O - (T)raining, maintenance (R)ecords and (O)perator’s manual

62
Q

How many feet above ground does it take before guardrails are required on all open sides of the platform?

A

Above 3.0 m or 10 feet.

63
Q

The minimum overlap is ____? for ladders extending to between 11 m (36 ft) and 15 m (48 ft)

A

1.2 M or 4 feet.

64
Q

What is the minimum width of a wooden scaffold plank?

A

286 mm or 11 and a half inches. (2 by 12)

65
Q

Scaffolds are designed to support only workers and a suitable amount of equipment and material. True or False?

A

True

66
Q

Single-Pole scaffolds are used for what kind of work?

A

Light duty work only. Double-pole scaffold is used for both light and heavy-duty work.

67
Q

What are advantages of a Step Ladder?

A

They are self-supporting, and do not need to lean against a structure for use. They are hinged at the top and can be folded for flat easy transport.

68
Q

Worksite ladders require 2 by 6 when they begin to reach which height?

A

7.3 M (24 ft) long

69
Q

19 mm (3/4 inch) synthetic rope used for suspending a swing stage must have a breaking strength of:

A

22 kN (5000 lb.)

70
Q

The minimum required overlap is ___? for ladders extending to between 15 m (48 ft) and 22 m (72 ft)

A

1.5 M or 5 Feet.

71
Q

What is a suspended power platform?

A

Suspended power platforms are swing stages raised or lowered by means other than manual.

72
Q

The length of the suspension rope must be enough to provide for:

A

a safe lower landing

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