Scaffolding Terminology and Safety

Vocabulary flashcards related to scaffolding terminology and safety rules.

Scaffold

A temporary structure used to support workers and materials during construction, maintenance, or repair.

Supported Scaffolds

Scaffolds that are resting on the ground or a stable surface, including frame scaffolds and mobile scaffolds.

Suspended Scaffolds

Scaffolds that are suspended from overhead supports, allowing workers to access high work areas.

Frame Scaffold

A type of supported scaffold featuring platforms on fabricated end frames with integral posts.

Ladder Jack

A simple scaffold device consisting of a platform resting on brackets attached to a ladder.

Mobile Scaffold

A portable scaffold that is mounted on casters or wheels for easy movement.

Mast Climbers

Heavy-load supported scaffolds that use a climbing mechanism to elevate personnel and materials.

Pump Jack

A type of scaffold supported by vertical poles and movable brackets.

Specialty Scaffolds

Scaffolds designed for specific, narrow applications.

Scissor Lift Scaffold

A type of aerial lift scaffold that provides vertical elevation for work platforms.

Guardrails

Safety barriers installed on scaffolds to prevent falls, required on platforms above 10 inches.

Safety Rule: Proper Base

Use proper base plates, mud sills, and adjustable screw jacks on solid ground.

Inspection Rule

Inspect all equipment and reject damaged parts before use.

Scaffold Capacity

A scaffold must support at least four times the maximum intended load.

Fall Protection Requirement

OSHA requires fall protection for scaffolds that are at or over ten feet.

Toe Boards

Boards placed at the edge of scaffold platforms to prevent materials from falling off.