Fixed and Mobile <b>Scaffolding</b> | frepd.com

Scaffolding has been one of the primary tools used to perform elevated work in the construction industry for quite some time. Within the last couple of years we are seeing more use of scaffolding in our line of work whether it’s on water tank’s, church steeples, smoke stack’s or even against buildings.

Like everything else we use to perform our work we must keep it in good condition to insure safe and practical use. As a company we need to be diligent when it comes to scaffold inspection, we need to make sure that contractor’s erecting and /or using scaffolding are complying with the Sub/Contractor S&H program Section 5.12.

There are a number of different types of staging used in the Telecommunications industry that include, but are not limited to, pipe staging, Baker staging and chimney staging. However, for every different scaffold used the same principles apply when it comes to use and inspection. We are striving to be certain that work can be performed safely on every platform. Some items to be on the look out:
1. Are structures being erected in compliance with OSHA Standards? (if not PFAS may need to be used)
2. Are there adequate anchor points for fall arrest where required?
3. Is the scaffold tagging system being implemented?

Green Tag, this has been built to OSHA standards and is safe to use,Yellow Tag, this has not been built to all OSHA standards and a harness (PFAS) must be used on this structure,Red Tag, this structure is either not complete or being dismantled and shall NOT BE USED.No Tag, if no tag is on the scaffold it shall not be used until inspected by the person responsible for the erection of the scaffold and tagged with the appropriate tag.4. Are handrails and toe boards installed where required?
5. Is a competent person checking the work platforms on a daily basis?
6. Do they have sufficient access and egress points with ladders, stairs, etc?
7. Are they cleaned off and free from debris on a daily basis?
8. Are material’s stored in a safe and accessible fashion?

When using Mobile scaffolding we need to be aware of some other thing’s that do not pertain to fixed scaffold.
1. Does the scaffold have proper locking castors?
2. Is there sufficient headroom for the complete path of the scaffold?
3. Is there debris and/or material in the path of the scaffold?
4. Are there any holes or openings of any kind in the floor that the scaffold will travel on?
5. Is the surface the scaffold will travel on level?
6. If used on upper floors or roofs; is the floor or roof strong enough to carry the load of the scaffold, material and personnel?
There are several tools on the Becweb that will guide us regarding scaffolds and elevated platforms to their safe use, we should use these tools to help us identify the hazards associated with scaffolds.

     

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