Scaffold Safety Flashcards
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At what minimum height above ground are guardrails required on a scaffold platform in Singapore?
Answer: 2 metres
Under Singapore WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations, guardrails must be provided when the working platform is 2 metres or more above the ground.
What is the minimum width required for a scaffold working platform under Singapore WSH regulations?
Answer: 500mm
Singapore WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations require working platforms to be at least 500mm wide to provide adequate and safe working space.
What is the minimum required height of a toe board fitted on a scaffold platform?
Answer: 150mm
Toe boards must be at least 150mm high to prevent tools, materials, and debris from rolling or sliding off the scaffold platform edge.
What does a green scaffold tag indicate?
Answer: The scaffold has been inspected and is safe to use
A green scaffold tag confirms that the scaffold has been inspected by a competent person and is safe for all workers to use.
Who is authorized to inspect and certify a scaffold for use in Singapore?
Answer: A competent person with recognized scaffold inspection training
Under Singapore WSH regulations, only a competent person holding recognized training and certification in scaffolding may inspect and certify scaffolds.
What is the minimum overlap required between adjacent scaffold planks on a working platform?
Answer: 300mm
Scaffold planks must overlap by at least 300mm to prevent them from tipping or becoming dislodged when loaded.
What is the primary purpose of base plates in a scaffold structure?
Answer: To distribute the scaffold load over a wider ground area
Base plates spread the load of the scaffold standards (vertical poles) over a larger area to prevent them from sinking into soft or uneven ground.