When employees must conduct construction work above the ground and away from solid platforms, scaffolds may be appropriate.
- Larger scaffolds must be designed and erected in accordance with the applicable standards.
- Ensure that scaffold anchors are sound, rigid, and capable of supporting the maximum intended load without shifting.
- Scaffolds and their components should be capable of supporting at least four times their maximum load.
- For freestanding, mobile scaffolds, the height should not exceed four times the minimum base dimension
- Do not use unstable objects such as barrels, boxes, bricks, or blocks to support scaffolds or planks
- Keep floors free of debris where mobile scaffolds are used.
- Lock scaffolds with wheels into position.
- Install guardrails, mid rails, or toe boards on the open sides and ends of platforms that are more than 4 feet above the ground or floor level.
- Use lifelines for scaffolds that are more than 10 feet off the ground.
- Either overlap multiple planking and platforms by 12 inches or secure them to ensure stability.
- Planks must extend over end supports between 6 and 18 inches.
- Secure scaffolds to permanent structures with anchor bolts or other means.
- Do not load scaffolds in excess of their maximum load limits.
- Repair damaged scaffolds immediately.
- Do not work on scaffolds in high winds or during storms.
- Do not allow tools, equipment, or other debris to accumulate on scaffolds.
- Dismantle and remove scaffolds when they are no longer needed.
- Do not use temporary scaffolding as a permanent installation.
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