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A scaffold platform is complete, but the open side is missing the required edge protection. What should be installed?

Correct Answer

C) Guardrail system.

Open sides of scaffold platforms need required guardrails or equivalent fall protection.

Answer Options
A
Access to supplies.
B
Air quality.
C
Guardrail system.
D
Atmosphere test.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Open sides of scaffold platforms need required guardrails or equivalent fall protection.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: Access to supplies.

Access to supplies. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the scaffold fall protection exposure being tested.

Option B: Air quality.

Air quality. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the scaffold fall protection exposure being tested.

Option D: Atmosphere test.

Atmosphere test. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the scaffold fall protection exposure being tested.

Memory Technique

Scaffold Fall Protection lock for Inspecting Setup: open is the harm, sides is the guard.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Scaffold fall protection from Cal/OSHA Title 8 Construction Safety Orders; CSLB B General Building. / Cal/OSHA Title 8 scaffold guardrail and fall protection concepts; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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