Ladder ________ are used with a plank to form a simple scaffold for repair jobs. - Answer-Jacks
Sectional scaffolding comes in frame widths of _______ - Answer-2' - 5'
The sides of a ladder are called ___________ - Answer-Rails
Guardrails are not required on the side of a scaffold that is ...
Ladders & Scaffold Exam Questions and
Answers
Ladder ________ are used with a plank to form a simple scaffold for repair jobs. -
Answer-Jacks
Sectional scaffolding comes in frame widths of _______ - Answer-2' - 5'
The sides of a ladder are called ___________ - Answer-Rails
Guardrails are not required on the side of a scaffold that is within ____ of a building wall
- Answer-14"
A 36' extension ladder should lap at least_______ - Answer-3'
When a ladder is used to climb onto a roof, it should extend at least_____ above an
edge - Answer-3'
The height of a step ladder is typically between ________ - Answer-4' - 20'
Ladders used on smooth surfaces should be equipped with _______ - Answer-Safety
Shoes
A mojor advantage of nylon slings is that they _______ - Answer-Are flexible and do not
damage wood as much as other sling types
A metal ladder should never be used in a situation where contact with electricity is
possible - Answer-True
For wooden scaffolds, choose lumber in which the edge grain runs parallel to the
surface - Answer-True
When climbing or descending a ladder, always face the ladder - Answer-True
Safety shoes must be used for ladders on all types of bearing surfaces - Answer-False
If carefully placed, ladders can be safely used on top of scaffolding. - Answer-False
Wall brackets that hook directly to studs are prefered by most carpenters - Answer-True
Bearers should be fastened to uprights with two 16d nails per end - Answer-False
Scaffolding is also preferred to as platform framing - Answer-False
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