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A barricade line needs posts every 30 feet along a 180-foot edge, including both ends. How many posts are needed?

Correct Answer

A) 7 posts.

One hundred eighty feet divided by 30 feet gives 6 spaces; including both ends requires 7 posts.

Answer Options
A
7 posts.
B
6 posts total.
C
8 post locations.
D
9 marked posts.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

One hundred eighty feet divided by 30 feet gives 6 spaces; including both ends requires 7 posts.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: 6 posts total.

6 posts total. is below the supported result for fall protection layout calculation; it likely drops a required step.

Option C: 8 post locations.

8 post locations. is above the supported result for fall protection layout calculation; it likely adds a step the rule does not support.

Option D: 9 marked posts.

9 marked posts. is above the supported result for fall protection layout calculation; it likely adds a step the rule does not support.

Memory Technique

If Laying Out can still reach the worker, the control is decoration.

Reference Hint

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

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