Post on 26-Mar-2015
SCAFFOLDING AWARENESS
Scaffolding Scaffolding AwarenessAwareness
SCAFFOLDER TOOLS
Scaffolding AwarenessScaffolding Awareness
• This Presentation Will Cover The Following Areas:
What is a scaffold?
General requirements
Scaffold inspections
Equipment & construction
Use of scaffolding
Working platform and decking
Ladders
Simple DefinitionSimple Definition
It can be described as a temporary structure
on which people may work
It may provide support for materials used by the workforce and for access to certain areas,
plant or equipment
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SCAFFOLDING
General RequirementsGeneral Requirements
Sound Construction
Inspected Before Use
Only Constructed By Competent Person
“Do Not Use” Sign Until Inspected
Only Genuine Scaffolding To Be Used
Scaffold Should Not Obstruct Access Routes
Emergency Escapes or Emergency Equipment
INSPECTION
1) ON COMPLETION
2) EVERY 7 DAYS
3) AFTER ALTERATION
4) AFTER BAD WEATHER
WHEN ?
What Makes A Scaffold?What Makes A Scaffold?
Tubes
Fittings
Boards
Ladders
TubesTubes
Some people refer to tubes as poles they are
made from steel and are very strong. They are
joined together to form the basic scaffold by
fittings.
When in the vertical position they are called
standards
Where is the Where is the midway rail?midway rail?
No toe boards!!!
YES !NO !
Timber pad not suitable
No footing in place
No sole plate
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BRACING
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BRACING
FittingsFittings
Fittings hold the structure together
Made from high quality steel
Must be maintained
Many different types
FITTINGS
TIE-INS FITTING
NO
YES
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TIE-INS FITTING
NO!NO!
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TIE-INS FITTING
YES!!!YES!!!
Scaffold BoardsScaffold Boards
Made from good quality wood with no major defects
Should have few knots
Supported By tubes
Take care do not overload
Where are the hoop ends?
Always use hoop ended boards !
Is it really a safe working platform?
Where is the access ladder ?
PLATFORMS MUST BE CLOSELY BOARDED !
LaddersLadders
Probably the most hazardous part of a scaffold
Used for access to /from the scaffold
1-4 Rule
Always check for damage before use
Can be metal or wood
More on ladders later
Tubulars Boards Ladders
STANDARDS OF EQUIPMENT
NO DISTORTION
NO CUTS OR HOLES
NO DENTS OR FLATTERING
NO WARPING OR SPLITSNO WARPING OR SPLITS
NO CUT-OUTS OR JAGGED ENDS
FIT HOOP IRONS
NO WARPING OR SPLITS
NO LOOSE OR MISSING RUNGS
STILES TO BE FREE OF SPLITS
TIE RODS TO BE FITTED TO WOODEN LADDERS
NO PAINTING OF LADDERS
ENSURE FREE FROM WEAR OR CORROSION
FITTINGS
BASIC DESIGN
OFFSHORE REQUIRES 3 HANDRAILS
ONSHORE REQUIRES 2 HANDRAILS
TOE BOARDS TO BE SECURED
FLOORBOARDS TO BE LASHED. MAXIMUM GAP BETWEEN BOARDS 25mm
TIES
MAXIMUM GAP BETWEEN PLATFORM AND WORK SURFACE 300mm
FOUNDATION
Access RulesAccess Rules
Don’t climb up/down scaffolding use ladders
Ladder to be at the correct angle 1- 4
Ladders are to be tied at both sides not by the
rungs
Make sure the ladder extends a safe distance
above the landing stage
Is it really a safe access?
MUCH SAFER,
ISN’T IT?
ACCESS
FIRM FOOTING
LADDER LONG ENOUGH
Loading ScaffoldsLoading Scaffolds
Don’t overload scaffolds
Distribute the load around the standards
Don’t load the middle of the bay
Always leave a passageway at least 2 boards wide
for people to pass
Ensure materials can’t fall off the scaffold
Don’t leave tools or materials lying around on the
platform
HazardsHazards
Guard rails and toe-boards must be fitted where a
person is liable to fall 2 meter's
Don’t use incomplete scaffolding
Don’t interfere with scaffolding, alterations can only
be made by a competent person
Don’t throw, drop or tip materials from heights
either lower or dispose of them down a chute
LaddersLadders
• 1 Ladders should be set on a firm base and leaning
at the correct angle 1-4
• 2 Ladders must be tied near the top and extend a
safe distance above the landing stage unless a hand hold
is provided
• 3 Use both hands to grip the ladder
• 4 Always face the ladder
• 5 Don’t overreach
• 6 Only one person on a ladder at one time
No use of home made ladder
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Thank you for your attention !