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Tank Builders Scaffold
Tank Builders Scaffold
Scaffold
Guidelines
Presented by:
STI/SPFA
Safety & Health Committee
NOTES
• The following materials have been developed by STI/SPFA to generally illustrate industry
practice. In developing these guidelines, STI/SPFA makes no judgment as to whether such
industry practice reflects reasonable care. These materials merely set forth a general method
by which scaffolding for tanks and vessels may be erected, used, maintained, and inspected,
and by which personnel may gain a preliminary background in the hazards of Tank Builders
Scaffold. These Guidelines are not in any manner to be construed as superseding or
supplementing the OSHA Guidelines promulgated under 29 CFR 1926.450 through 1926.454
and as listed in Appendix A, or any other OSHA Guidelines or applicable federal, state or
municipal laws, regulations and ordinances. Each employer has the responsibility to follow, and
ensure that its employees comply with the OSHA Guidelines and all other applicable laws,
regulations and ordinances concerning Tank Builders Scaffold and the erection, use,
maintenance, inspection and employee training and safety in regard thereto. There Guidelines
shall in no manner be construed as imposing any liability upon STI/SPFA for any bodily injuries
or damage to personal property resulting from the implementation of any of the information
contained within there Guidelines. Further, STI/SPFA accepts no liability for the use, misuse,
interpretation, or misinterpretation of any of the information contained herein by any person or
entity. STISPFA DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ALL
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
• By taking possession of these Guidelines, the holder hereof understands that IN NO EVENT,
WHETHER AS A RESULT OF A BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT,
NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE, SHALL STI/SPFA BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM THE REFERENCE TO OR RELIANCE ON THESE MATERIALS, INCLUDIN ANY
ACTUAL OR ECONOMIC DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF STI/SPFA IS ADVISED FO THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGE. These materials may be revised or withdrawn at any time without prior notice
by STI/SPFA.
Lesson Overview
Purpose:
• To provide workers with introductory information about
Tank Builders Scaffold.
Topics:
1. Scaffold use hazards
2. Installation procedures
3. Inspection requirements
4. Dismantling procedures
5. General rules for Scaffold use
Note: This training is designed to compliment the Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate
Fabricators Association’s written Tank Builders Scaffold Guidelines.
What is a Tank
Builders Scaffold?
Precautionary Measures:
Scaffold components must be
inspected prior to use.
Scaffold Use
Hazards
• Electrical contact
– Direct or indirect by
proximity to high or
low tension electric
lines which are either
aerial or building
mounted.
– Power cords of
portable tools and
extension cords.
Competent
Person
Guardrail System
Top rail
–Smooth surface and 42 inch height
– Taut wire rope or equivalent member
– No more than 3 inches of deflection
– Note: State specific handrail height may apply
Scaffold
Handrails (Cont.)
Scaffolds shall be
installed, moved,
dismantled, or
altered only under
the supervision and
direction of a
competent person.
Installation of
Scaffold Clip
• Must be welded
across the entire top
Is this
acceptable?
Scaffold Clip
Inspection
Is this acceptable?
Scaffold Platform
Installation
• Barriers or Toeboards?
– Barriers (if used): Shall be
established below the scaffold area
designating potential overhead
hazard
• Yellow and black caution tape, flagging,
or equivalent markings
– Toeboards (if used): Shall be
capable of supporting 50 lbs. and
be 3.5 inches high.
Scaffold Bracket
Review