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A scaffold runs along the front of a building, next to a busy pavement.

Which of these helps stop materials falling onto people walking past?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Only working on the scaffold when the pavement is quiet
  2. B. Toe boards, brick guards and netting on the scaffold
  3. C. A warning sign on the scaffold telling people to look up
  4. D. Asking the workers to be extra careful near the edge
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Even one person walking past can be hurt. The protection must be in place all the time.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says on scaffolds you can stop objects falling outside the site with toe boards, brick guards and netting. Fans or covered walkways may also be needed.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. A sign does not stop anything falling. Physical protection is needed.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Care helps, but objects still fall. The scaffold must have physical protection.

Explanation

Make sure nothing can fall outside the site boundary. Toe boards, brick guards, netting, fans and covered walkways all help.

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