CSOC Scaffold Safety 2

Question 1

What does a red scaffold tag indicate?

Accepted Answer

The scaffold is unsafe — do not use

Answer

A red scaffold tag means the scaffold is unsafe and must not be used by anyone until it has been repaired and re-inspected by a competent person.

Question 2

What should a worker do upon noticing that a scaffold they need to use is damaged?

Accepted Answer

Report it to the supervisor immediately and do not use the scaffold

Answer

Damaged scaffolding must be reported immediately and must not be used under any circumstances, as it poses a serious risk of collapse and falls.

Question 3

How frequently must a scaffold be formally inspected under Singapore WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations?

Accepted Answer

Every 7 days and after any event that may affect its stability

Answer

Singapore WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations require formal inspection by a competent person at least every 7 days and after any event such as storms or impacts that could compromise stability.

Question 4

In scaffolding terminology, what is a 'standard'?

Accepted Answer

A vertical tube that carries the weight of the scaffold to the ground

Answer

Standards are the vertical poles or tubes that carry the combined load of the scaffold, workers, and materials down to the base plates and ground.

Question 5

What is the function of putlogs or transoms in a scaffold structure?

Accepted Answer

To support the scaffold planks forming the working platform

Answer

Putlogs and transoms are horizontal members that span across the scaffold to directly support the planks or boards that form the working platform.

CSOC Practice Test

CSOC Practice Test

CSOC Scaffold Safety 2