Sunday, October 17, 2021

SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD SAFETY

 

SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD SAFETY

SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD SAFETY

Suspended scaffolds are plays a major role in the industry for executing the various height works. Suspended scaffold platforms suspended by ropes, or other non-rigid means, from an overhead structure. Suspended scaffolds include swing stage, multipoint scaffolds, and catenary scaffolds. Suspended scaffolds can pose serious risks if there is a failure in integrity of the structure or the ropes. In addition, workers at heights risk serious injury or loss of life from falls if fall-protection systems are not in place.


TRENCHES & EXCAVATIONS SAFETY


Follow these tips to ensure safety:

Suspended scaffolds must be designed, inspected and certified by a competent person. 

Make sure all suspension support devices are resting on surfaces capable of supporting at least four times the intended load. Supporting devices include outrigger beams, cornice hooks, parapet clamps and similar devices.

Verify that each suspension rope, including connecting hardware, is capable of supporting, without failure, at least 6 times the maximum intended load.


FALL PROTECTION SAFETY TRAINING VIDEO


BASIC RIGGING SAFETY RULES


When inspecting scaffolds for capacity, keep in mind that adjustable suspension scaffolds are designed to be raised and lowered while occupied by workers and materials, and must be capable of bearing their load whether stationary or in motion.

Restrain outrigger beams to prevent movement. Barricade below the work area.

To keep a scaffold from falling to the ground, use counterweights and attach them to an acceptable anchor point.

Use fall protection (either a guardrail system or a personal fall arrest system) when working on any scaffold 10 feet or more above a lower level. When working on a suspension scaffold, use both a guardrail and a personal fall arrest system.

Inspect all scaffolds prior to use or at least on a daily basis. Whenever you are working on a scaffold, protecting yourself is your number one responsibility!







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