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Scaffolding Safety
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: Frame Scaffolds •
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Tube and Clamp Scaffolds • . (2
Modular System Scaffolds • (3 .
Rolling or Wheeled Scaffolds 4)
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.4 Toe-board of Access : Means •
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(7).... Bracing () : : Ties .2630 . % 50 OSHA
: Through Ties " .1 Reveal Ties (not positive) " .2 Box Ties " .3 Anchor Bolt " .4
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Scafftag Holder
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A Scafftag Holder must be fitted to all access points on a scaffold while it is under construction. When the message on the Scafftag Holder is displayed it means: – the scaffold is under construction; and – it has not been inspected and is not approved for use. No unauthorised personnel are allowed on a scaffold while this symbol is shown. The scaffold must be checked by an Authorised Inspector to ensure it is safe and meets the requirements of: – Safety Standards; and – Occupational Safety and Health Regulations.
The "Inspection Tag"
If the scaffold is safe and meets Safety Standards the Authorised Inspector will fill in an “Inspection” tag. All details on the tag must be completed to make it valid. The “Inspection” tag is fitted inside the Scafftag Holder with the completed green side facing outwards. This means the scaffold is safe for use.
On-going inspections
The scaffold must be inspected by an Authorised Inspector every 7days. Inspections are recorded on the reverse side of the “Inspection” tag which is yellow. If the scaffold is in a safe condition the Authorised Inspector must: record the inspection details on the yellow side of the “Inspection” tag; and return the tag into the Scafftag Holder with the green side facing outwards. This means the scaffold is safe and can continue to be used. If the scaffold is unsafe the “Inspection” tag must not be returned to the Scafftag Holder until the faults have been corrected.
Your responsibilities • • • • • •
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Never work unless you are authorised to do so. You must work under the supervision of a licensed scaffolder Always check the last inspection date on the “Inspection” tag. “If the date is longer than 7 days ago, notify your Authorised Inspector immediately. Ensure that the Safe Working Load (SWL) of the scaffold is not exceeded. If you detect any faults with a scaffold, even if it has a valid "Inspection Tag", report the problem to the Authorised Inspector immediately.
SCAFFTAG REGISTER NO. OF PCS.
SCAFFTAG NO.
LOCATION
INSPECTED BY:
DATE INSPECTED
REMARKS
# GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1 Is the scaffold being erected under the direction of a competent person? 2 Is the footing sound and rigid - not set on soft ground, frozen ground (that could melt), or resting on blocks? Has the erection site been evaluated for hazards such as earth fills, ditches, debris, underground electric wires, unguarded openings, or conditions created by other trades? 4 Are wheels / castors locked? 5 Is the scaffold able to hold four times its maximum intended load? 6 Are guardrails and toeboards in place on all open sides? 3
7 Is the platform complete front to back and side to side (fully planked or decked, with no gaps greater than 1 inch)? 8 Is the lumber free of cracks, splits, knots, or damage? 9 Is the scaffold level? Have all compounds been inspected for defects such as broken welds, corroded members, and missing locks, bent or dented 10 tubes? 11 Are all braces, bearer, and clamps secured all sections pinned or appropriately secured? 12 Is there a safe way to get on and off the scaffold, such as a ladder (without climbing on crossbraces)? 13 Is the front of the scaffold within 14 inches of the work? 14 Does the scaffold meet electrical safety clearance distances? 15 Is the scaffold under 125 feet in height? 16 Is the "X" bracing installed on the ends of the scaffold and every third set of post horizontally and every fourth vertical runner? 17 Are severe weather provisions in place i.e. during high winds, rain, snow, or bad weather? 18 Have all planks been properly secured to the scaffold structure to prevent them blowing off in the event of high winds? Where persons work under scaffold, is a 1/2 inch mesh screen provided between toeboard and guard rail or has the area below the scaffold been cordoned off? 20 Are tag lines available for items to be loaded on to scaffold? When employees are working on suspended scaffolds, are lifelines firmly anchored to an overhead structure and not to the 21 scaffold? 19
22 Is the scaffold over 10 feet high, (if yes) is personal fall protection available, or are guardrails in place? 23 Are guardrails 38 inches high? 24 Are toeboards in place and at least 4 inches high? 25 Are midrails or equivalent in place? 26 Does the scaffold have a height to base ratio of at least 4:1?