SCAFFOLDING AWARENESS

Scaffolding Awareness

SCAFFOLDER TOOLS

Scaffolding Awareness This Presentation Will Cover The Following Areas: What is a scaffold? General requirements Scaffold inspections Equipment & construction Use of scaffolding Working platform and decking Ladders

Simple Definition It can be described as a temporary structure on which people may work It may provide support for materials used by the workforce and for access to certain areas, plant or equipment

SCAFFOLDING NO ! NO ! NO ! NO ! YES

General Requirements Sound Construction Inspected Before Use Only Constructed By Competent Person “Do Not Use” Sign Until Inspected Only Genuine Scaffolding To Be Used Scaffold Should Not Obstruct Access Routes Emergency Escapes or Emergency Equipment

WHEN ? INSPECTION 1) ON COMPLETION 2) EVERY 7 DAYS 3) AFTER ALTERATION 4) AFTER BAD WEATHER

What Makes A Scaffold? Tubes Fittings Boards Ladders

Tubes Some people refer to tubes as poles they are made from steel and are very strong. They are joined together to form the basic scaffold by fittings. When in the vertical position they are called standards

Where is the midway rail? No toe boards!!! YES ! NO !

No footing in place Timber pad not suitable No sole plate

BRACING TSP HSE Department

BRACING TSP HSE Department

Fittings Fittings hold the structure together Made from high quality steel Must be maintained Many different types

FITTINGS

TIE-INS FITTING YES NO

TIE-INS FITTING NO! TSP HSE Department

TIE-INS FITTING YES!!! TSP HSE Department

Scaffold Boards Made from good quality wood with no major defects Should have few knots Supported By tubes Take care do not overload

Where are the hoop ends?

Always use hoop ended boards !

Is it really a safe working platform? Where is the access ladder

PLATFORMS MUST BE CLOSELY BOARDED !

Ladders Probably the most hazardous part of a scaffold Used for access to /from the scaffold 1-4 Rule Always check for damage before use Can be metal or wood More on ladders later

NO CUT-OUTS OR JAGGED ENDS ENSURE FREE FROM WEAR OR CORROSION STANDARDS OF EQUIPMENT Tubulars Boards Ladders NO LOOSE OR MISSING RUNGS NO DISTORTION NO WARPING OR SPLITS NO WARPING OR SPLITS NO WARPING OR SPLITS STILES TO BE FREE OF SPLITS NO CUT-OUTS OR JAGGED ENDS TIE RODS TO BE FITTED TO WOODEN LADDERS FIT HOOP IRONS NO CUTS OR HOLES NO DENTS OR FLATTERING NO PAINTING OF LADDERS FITTINGS ENSURE FREE FROM WEAR OR CORROSION

BASIC DESIGN OFFSHORE REQUIRES 3 HANDRAILS MAXIMUM GAP BETWEEN PLATFORM AND WORK SURFACE 300mm ONSHORE REQUIRES 2 HANDRAILS FLOORBOARDS TO BE LASHED. MAXIMUM GAP BETWEEN BOARDS 25mm TOE BOARDS TO BE SECURED TIES FOUNDATION

Access Rules Don’t climb up/down scaffolding use ladders Ladder to be at the correct angle 1- 4 Ladders are to be tied at both sides not by the rungs Make sure the ladder extends a safe distance above the landing stage

Is it really a safe access?

ACCESS LADDER LONG ENOUGH MUCH SAFER, ISN’T IT? FIRM FOOTING

Loading Scaffolds Don’t overload scaffolds Distribute the load around the standards Don’t load the middle of the bay Always leave a passageway at least 2 boards wide for people to pass Ensure materials can’t fall off the scaffold Don’t leave tools or materials lying around on the platform

Hazards Guard rails and toe-boards must be fitted where a person is liable to fall 2 meter's Don’t use incomplete scaffolding Don’t interfere with scaffolding, alterations can only be made by a competent person Don’t throw, drop or tip materials from heights either lower or dispose of them down a chute

Ladders 1 Ladders should be set on a firm base and leaning at the correct angle 1-4 2 Ladders must be tied near the top and extend a safe distance above the landing stage unless a hand hold is provided 3 Use both hands to grip the ladder 4 Always face the ladder 5 Don’t overreach 6 Only one person on a ladder at one time

No use of home made ladder

Thank you for your attention ! TSP HSE