HSE INSIDER BLOG: Scaffolding -Tube Scaffolds Safety

Scaffolding -Tube Scaffolds Safety

1. Ensure all scaffolding materials must be constructed and maintained in accordance with standards.

2. The Scaffold frames must be of approved tubular steel construction.

3. Provide Hand rails and toe boards on all scaffolds and it should be in good quality.

4. Ensure the Scaffold planks must be at least 50 millimetres thick, and a maximum of 2 metres in length. Scaffold planks must extend past the frame support by 30 centimetres, and boards must be tied down, or otherwise secured to prevent movement.

5. Provide an access ladder, separate from the scaffold frame and it must be used & secured to all scaffolds.

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6. No more than 1.5 metres, is allowed between horizontal bracing (transoms), or ledgers.

7. Provide diagonal supports are also on every other scaffold section.

8. Rolling scaffolds may not exceed 3 times higher than the narrowest scaffold width.

9. Provide wheels on the scaffolds and all scaffold wheels must be equipped with working brakes, and brakes must be set while work is done on the scaffold.

10. Aware all Employees, NOT allow to ride on rolling scaffolds while being moved.

11. Tubular scaffold which exceed 10 meters in height by 6 metres in width must be secured to the structure at 5 metres intervals. And if not possible provide Buttresses of approved design.

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12. All scaffolds to be inspected by the competent person, Only GREEN tagged scaffold can be used, no one is allowed on RED, YELLOW or without scaffolding tag.

13. Do not erect, alter, or dismantle any part of scaffolds; this is the scaffolding competent team scope. If it is required to modify a scaffold contact area scaffolding foreman or chargehand to do it.

14. Only approved scaffold, erected by competent persons must be used-barrels, boxes, bricks, paint cans, and any other make shift platforms should not be used.

15. No loose tools or material should be left on scaffolds or work platforms, especially in the edge of the scaffold/platforms.

16. Train all the employees - No material should be dropped or thrown from scaffold at any height.

17. Always barricade your area at the time of Erecting or Dismantling of the scaffolding.

ISO 45001 INTERNAL AUDIT | ISO 45K – PART 3