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A scaffold plank is damaged and visibly split. What should happen before use?

Correct Answer

A) Remove it from service and replace it.

Damaged scaffold components should not be used until repaired or replaced with sound material.

Answer Options
A
Remove it from service and replace it.
B
Use it only at the lowest level.
C
Scaffold planning.
D
Let lighter workers use it for short tasks near the stair tower.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Damaged scaffold components should not be used until repaired or replaced with sound material.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: Use it only at the lowest level.

Use it only at the lowest level. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the scaffold safety exposure being tested.

Option C: Scaffold planning.

Scaffold planning. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the scaffold safety exposure being tested.

Option D: Let lighter workers use it for short tasks near the stair tower.

Let lighter workers use it for short tasks near the stair tower. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the scaffold safety exposure being tested.

Memory Technique

Scaffold Safety lock for Checking Masonry: damaged is the harm, components is the guard.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Scaffold safety from Cal/OSHA Title 8 Construction Safety Orders; CSLB Law and Business. / Title 8 scaffold safety requirements; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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