A scaffold platform is 28 feet long and 7 feet wide. What is the minimum number of access points required for this scaffold according to OSHA?
Correct Answer
B) 2 access points
OSHA requires at least one additional means of access for every 25 feet of scaffold length. Since this scaffold is 28 feet long, it requires 2 access points minimum.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1) requires at least one means of access for every 25 feet of scaffold length. Since this scaffold is 28 feet long, it exceeds the 25-foot threshold and therefore requires a minimum of 2 access points. The first access point covers 0-25 feet, and the second access point is required for the additional 3 feet (26-28 feet). This ensures safe egress for workers along the entire length of the scaffold platform.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 1 access point
Four access points would be excessive for a 28-foot scaffold and would only be considered for much longer scaffold systems approaching 75-100 feet.
Option D: 4 access points
One access point would only be sufficient for scaffolds up to 25 feet in length, but this scaffold is 28 feet long and exceeds that threshold.
Memory Technique
Remember '25 and More' - every 25 feet of scaffold needs one more access point. Think of it as dividing the scaffold into 25-foot safety zones, each needing its own escape route.
Reference Hint
OSHA Construction Standards 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L - Scaffolds, specifically section 1926.451(e)(1) regarding access requirements
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