Each lanyard should be tied to the lifeline with a triple sliding hitch or mechanical rope grab. Each employee working from a two-point suspended multi-stage scaffold must be tied off to an independent approved safety line attached to a secure part of the structure, extending to the ground. Two-Point Suspended Scaffolds (Swinging Stages)Ī. Secure or remove all loose materials and equipment before moving scaffold. Watch for holes and overhead obstructions. Caster brakes must be locked when the scaffold is not in motion.į. Cleat the underside of planks to prevent their movement.Į. The work platform must be planked tight for the full width of the scaffold. Use outriggers if additional height is needed.ĭ. The height of rolling scaffold must not exceed four times the minimum base dimension. Rolling scaffolds shall only be used on level surfaces.Ĭ. No one is allowed to ride rolling scaffoldsī. Scaffolds or work platforms must not be altered by unauthorized personnel.Ī. Such protection must be 2 x 10 inch planks or the equivalent. Overhead protection is required if employees working on scaffolds are exposed to overhead hazards. Where persons are required to work or pass under a scaffold, a screen of 18 gauge, 1/2-inch wire mesh or equivalent protection is required between the toeboard and the guardrail. Never use work platforms mounted on top of other work platforms. Barrels, boxes, kegs, horses, ladders, loose tile blocks, loose piles of bricks, A-frames or other unstable objects shall not be used as work platforms or to support scaffolds. Excess materials and scrap should be removed from the scaffold when work is completed. Materials should be brought up as needed. Scaffolds must be tied off to the building or structure at intervals that do not exceed 30 feet horizontally and 26 feet vertically. Adequate mud sills or other rigid footing, capable of withstanding the maximum intended load must be provided. Climbing off the end frames is prohibited unless their design incorporates an approved ladder. Access ladders must be provided for each scaffold. Damaged scaffold members must be removed from service immediately.į. All scaffold members must be visually inspected before each use. All scaffolds must be fully planked and constructed to support the load they are designed to carryĮ. Scaffold planks must be cleated or secured and must extend over the end supports by at least 6 inches but not by more than 12 inches.ĭ. Scaffold planks must be at least 2 x 10 inch full-thickness lumber, structural grade, or the equivalent.Ĭ. If work is to be performed on the scaffold and/or adjacent hazard warrants, guardrails are required at lesser heights.ī. Guardrails shall be 36" to 42" high above the floor or platform. Where this is not possible, sound 2 x 4 inch lumber must be used for the guardrails and midrails and 1x 4 inch lumber for the toeboards. This guardrail system should be constructed from components furnished by the manufacturer. Guardrails, midrails and toeboards must be installed on all open sides of scaffolds 10 feet or more in height. To avoid the use of makeshift platforms, each job should be carefully planned to assure that scaffolding is used when required and that such scaffolding conforms to the applicable regulations.Ī. Scaffolds should be designed, built and inspected by competent persons. Inadequate scaffolding is responsible for many construction accidents.
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