Question 5
- a) State three reason for hoarding a construction site.
b) State the function of each of the following parts of a metal scaffold:
- sole plate;
- standard;
- putlog.
c) List three construction activity records that are kept on site.
Most of the candidates were able to:
- state three reasons for hoarding a construction site;
- state the function of sole plate, standard and putlog;
- list three construction activity records that are kept on site.
Observation
5(a) Three reasons for hoarding construction site:
- prevents unauthorized persons to the site;
- prevents unauthorized vehicular traffic to the site;
- prevents theft/pilferage;
- controls movement of workers;
- ensure privacy on site.
(b) Function of parts of scaffold
(1) Sole plate: This provides a stable footing for the scaffold.
(2) Standard: provides vertical support in a scaffold.
(3) Putlog:
- connects the scaffold to the building.
- provides support for the working platform.
- provides lateral support to the scaffold.
(c) Three construction activity records that are kept on site:
(1) attendance record;
(2) purchase record/delivery invoice;
(3) delivery record/note (plant and equipment);
(4) accident record;
(5) visitation record register;
(6) weather reports;
(7) materials delivery record;
(8) works Progress Report;
(9) minutes of site meetings;
(10) way bill;
(11) inventory record.