Sunday, July 25, 2021

Scaffold : Over Head Hazard

 

Scaffold : Over Head Hazard




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Workers on scaffolds risk injury from overhead hazards such as falling tools, equipment, and materials and energized overhead power lines. To protect employees from falling objects and electrical shock, take these precautions:

 

Install overhead protection when there is risk of exposure to falling objects. Types of overhead protection include toe-boards at edges of platforms, screens, guardrails, debris nets, catch platforms, canopy structures

 

Designate a fall zone under scaffolding with barricades or danger tape to protect employees working below scaffolds

 

EYE INJURIES & EYE PROTECTION / PPE


Keep scaffolds 10 feet or more from power lines, unless you verify the power lines are de-energized


Secure tools and equipment so that they don't become falling objects

 

Always wear approved head and foot protection when working on or around scaffolds

 

Inspect all scaffolds prior to use or at least on a daily basis

 

When stacking materials above toe-boards either secure and / or use a screen

 

Pay attention to material handling while working on scaffolding to avoid contact with energized power lines

 


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