Red Seal 1-50

Question 1

1. When using scaffolds, what accounts for the most fatalities?
   a) No guardrails
   b) Electrocution
   c) Scaffold collapse
   d) Falls

Answer 1

D) Falls

Question 2

2. Improper erecting of scaffolds is a common cause of scaffold accidents.
   a) True
   b) False

Answer 2

a) True

Question 3

3. Mixing manufacturer components makes better scaffolds.
   a) True
   b) False

Answer 3

b) False

Question 4

4. For scaffolds that are not tied in, outriggers must be used if the height of the scaffold exceeds the least scaffold base dimension by how many times?
   a) 4 Times
   b) 3 Times
   c) 2 Times
   d) It does not matter

Answer 4

b) 3 Times

Question 5

5. According to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, a “competent person” is defined as a person who?
   a) Is a qualified because of knowledge,training and experience to perform the work
   b) Is familiar with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and with the provisions of the regulations that apply to the work
   c) Has knowledge of all potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace
   d) All of the above

Answer 5

d) All of the above

Question 6

6. For the power-lines with voltage from 750 to 15,000 volts, the minimum clearance is 1 meter (3.28’).
   a) True
   b) False

Answer 6

b) False

Question 7

7. Scaffolds should be inspected before each shift.
   a) True
   b) False

Answer 7

b) False

Question 8

8. A sectional frame scaffold needs to be designed by a professional engineer if it is over 15 metres(50’).
   a) True
   b) False

Answer 8

a) True

Question 9

9. Scaffold frame rings provide a safe means of access and egresses to the work platform.
   a) True
   b) False

Answer 9

b) False

Question 10

10. When dismantling a standard frame scaffold system, what is generally accepted order to be followed?
    a) Guard rails, planks, brace frames
    b) Planks, guard rails, braces, frames
    c) Guard rails, braces, frames, planks
    d) Planks, braces, guard rails, frame

Answer 10

c) Guard rails, braces, frames, planks

Question 11

11. What frame scaffold complaints should be inspected prior to erection?
    a) Frame, braces, planks, screw jacks
    b) expiry dates, frames, braces, frames
    c) Swivel clamps, braces, frames, planks
    d) Planks, frames, screw jacks, right angle clamps

Answer 11

c) Swivel clamps, braces, frames, screw jacks

Question 12

12. When working on scaffolds, fall protection means using fall prevention in the following order of priority.
    a) Fall arrest, guard rails, travel restraints
    b) Guard rails, travel restraint, fall arrest
    c) Travel restraint, fall-arrest,guard rails
    d) None of the above

Answer 12

b) Guard rails, travel restraint, fall arrest

Question 13

13. A fall arrest system must include a written rescue plan.
    a) True
    b) False

Answer 13

a) True

Question 14

14. A concern with rolling scaffolds is contact with live electrical wires.
    a) True
    b) False

Answer 14

a) True

Question 15

15. Some safety considerations when using rolling scaffolds are…
    a) “Look up and live,” be alert for powerlines
    b) All scaffold parts installed
    c) Limit movement to level compacted soil
    d) Make sure to lock castors
    e) Check scaffold routes are clear
    f) All of the above

Answer 15

f) All of the above

Question 16

16. A scaffold platform made of sawn lumber planks shall have planks of #1 grade spruce that do not have any defect effecting their load-carrying capacity.
    a) True
    b) False

Answer 16

a) True

Question 17

17. Scaffold frames don’t need to be inspected because they are made of steel.
    a) True
    b) False

Answer 17

b) False