OSHA 10-Hour Construction ReviewScaffoldsEasy
A worker is using a mobile scaffold on a construction site. Which of the following actions is prohibited while the scaffold is being moved?
- AUsing outriggers to stabilize the scaffold
- BEnsuring the surface is level
- CRiding on the scaffold platform
- DHaving materials secured on the platform
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Riding on the scaffold platform
OSHA regulations specifically prohibit workers from riding on the scaffold platform while it is being moved, unless very specific conditions are met, which are generally not applicable to typical construction site movements.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Using outriggers is a method to stabilize the scaffold, which is a safety measure.
- B. Ensuring a level surface is a safety precaution, not a prohibited action.
- D. Securing materials is a necessary safety practice to prevent falling object hazards.
Mobile Scaffold Movement Rules
Specific rules must be followed when moving a mobile scaffold to prevent tipovers and falls.
- Workers generally prohibited from riding on moving scaffolds.
- Scaffold must be cleared of loose materials before moving.
- Ensure the surface is level and free of obstructions.
- Lock wheels/casters once the scaffold is in position.
Memory trick: Move it Safely, No Riders Allowed.