Scaffold User in Construction

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 Learning Objectives

Objectives:
OSHA Standard for Scaffold
users, 29 CFR 1926.454(a)
Procedures for dealing with
Hazards
Proper use of scaffolds
Proper material handling
 Agenda

Agenda:
Overview
Scaffold types
Terminology
Associated hazards
Proper use
Your responsibilities
Section 1

Overview
of the Issue
 Scaffold Use in Construction

Scaffold prevention:
4500 injuries annually
50 deaths annually
$90 million in workdays
 Categories

Three major scaffolds:

Supported
Suspended
Other
 What does OSHA have to say?

Key elements:
Fall protection, fall arrest systems
Guardrail height
Crossbracing, midrails and footings
Platforms, guying ties, and capacity
Training
Inspections
Erecting and dismantling
 The Competent Person

Duties include:
Select and direct employees
Determine safe work conditions
Training
Inspections
 The Qualified Person

Duties include:
Design and load scaffold
Training
Design rigging for suspension
scaffolds
Design platforms less than 36
 Engineer

Must design:
Direct connection of masons multi-point
adjustable suspension scaffolds
Pole scaffolds over 60 feet tall
Tube and coupler scaffolds over
125 feet tall
 Employee Training

Training includes:
Electrical, fall, and falling objects hazards
How to deal with hazards
Proper use of scaffolds
Maximum intended load
Other pertinent information
Section 2

Types of
Scaffolds
 Types of Scaffolds

Scaffolds:
Over 25 different types in use
Most common include fabricated,
supported frame or system
scaffolds
 Types of Scaffolds

Scaffolds:
Plasterers, decorators, and large area scaffolds
Bricklayers square scaffolds
Horse scaffolds
Form scaffolds
Roof bracket scaffolds
Outrigger scaffolds (one level)
Pump and window jack
scaffolds
 Types of Scaffolds

Scaffolds:
Step, platform and trestle ladder
Single point adjustable suspension
Two point adjustable suspension
Catenary scaffolds
Float (ship) scaffolds
Interior hung scaffolds
 Types of Scaffolds

Scaffolds:
Needle beam scaffolds
Multi-level suspension scaffolds
Mobile scaffolds
Repair bracket scaffolds
Stilts
Tank builder scaffolds
 Types of Scaffolds

Scaffolds:
Many different scaffolds in workplace
Choice is based on work to be performed
Erection done only b trained professional
Section 3

Scaffold
Terminology
 Scaffold Terminology

Terminology:
What is a scaffold?
What is a platform?
What is a brace?
What is a stair tower?
What is a runner, ledger or
ribbon?
What is a bearer?
What are mud sills and base
plates?
 Scaffold Terminology

Terminology:
What is a scaffold Competent Person?
What is a scaffold Qualified Person?
What is the Maximum Intended Load?
What is a Rated Load?
Section 4

Hazards
Associated with
Scaffold Use
 Hazards Associated with Scaffold Use

Hazards:
Electrical hazards
Fall hazards
Falling objects
 Electrical Hazards Overhead Power Lines

Clearance for insulated lines:

<300v = minimum 3 feet
300v to 50kv = minimum 10 feet
>50kv = 10 feet + .4 inches for
each kv over 50
Clearance for non-insulated lines:
Less than 50kv = minimum 10
feet
>50kv = 10 feet + .4 inches for
each kv over 50
 Fall Hazards

Protection:
Install guardrails
Employ use of harness and
lanyard (personal fall arrest
system)
 Fall Hazards

Guardrail systems:
Height between 38 and 45
inches
Withstand 200 pounds of force
 Falling Objects Protection Systems

Falling objects protection:

Hard hats
Toe boards
Safety screens or guardrails
Debris nets, catch platforms, or
canopy structures
Section 5

Proper Use of
Scaffolds
 Proper Use of Scaffolds

Basic ground rules:

Never overload scaffolds
Always inspect scaffolds prior to use
Repair, replace, or remove from service
Competent or qualified individual supervises the
erection, installation, repair, or relocation of
scaffolds
 Basic Safety Issues for Work on Scaffolds

Be aware of:
Weather conditions
Debris
Makeshift devices to gain height
Ladders in use on platforms
Load within capacity of scaffold
 What is Wrong with this Picture?

What do you think of this scaffold design?

Planks not cleated or secured
No guardrails
Greater than 14 inch gap between scaffold and
building
 What is Wrong with this Picture?

What do you think?

No midrails
No toeboards
No mesh
Safety lines not tied to proper
anchorage
Section 6

Your
Responsibilities
 Your Responsibilities

You should:
Understand power lines within 10 feet
Appropriate scaffolding inspection
Properly install mud sills and base plates
Guardrails and platforms secured in place
Conditions of decking or planks
 Your Responsibilities

Also:
Know the maximum intended
load for each unit
Know debris removal policy while
on scaffolds
Monitor weather conditions
Worker training