Do’s & Don’ts of Scaffold Safety in Construction

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It is also important that each worker is equipped with the proper protective equipment and that he or she has received full training on safe work practices when working on general access scaffolding.

Below are the list of do’s & don’ts of scaffold safety in construction;

Do’s :

1. Get properly trained before using a scaffold. The training must be done by a qualified person and includes the identification of the electrocution, the risks of falling and falling of objects and the procedures to face those dangers.

2. Be aware of additional hazards due to changes in the workplace or if you change the type of scaffolding protection, fall protection or falling objects.

3. Before using the scaffold, verify that a competent person has inspected the scaffolding before the work shift and that it is safe to use and in good working order. Scaffolds can only be assembled, disassembled, altered or moved under the direct supervision of a competent person by trained personnel.

4. Always wear your helmet when working on, under or around a scaffold. You should also get a good pair of firm, non-slip work boots and consider the use of tool ropes when working on scaffolding.

Don’ts

1. Leave something on the scaffolding at the end of your shift. This includes any construction materials or tools that you have been using on the scaffold while you were working. These items could potentially be blown off the scaffold or cause a trip hazard to the next person using the scaffold.

2. Overload the scaffolding. Proper training includes being informed of the expected maximum load of the scaffolding on which you are working, as well as your load capacity. In most cases, the scaffolds must be capable of supporting at least four times their maximum expected load.

3. Use boxes or ladders to increase your work height. If you can’t reach an area, you must request that your supervisor have the scaffold platform erected. Do not use stilts unless the guardrails on the scaffold have been extended to a height that is equal to the height of the stilts.

4. Use the scaffolding if it appears to be damaged in some way, has been tampered with or if missing components such as boards, guardrails, skirting boards, debris nets or protective awnings.

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