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how much weight must the supports of the scaffold be capable of withsta…

Question

how much weight must the supports of the scaffold be capable of withstanding compared to their intended maximum weight load?

up to double
up to three times
up to four times
equal to

Explanation:

Identify the relevant safety standard

Under OSHA standard 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(1), each scaffold and scaffold component must be capable of supporting, without failure, its own weight and at least 4 times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to it.

Match with the given choices

The requirement of "at least 4 times" corresponds to the option "Up to four times".

Answer:

  • Up to double
  • Up to three times
  • (C) Up to four times (Correct answer)
  • Equal to