Scaffold Appreciation
Session 1
Scaffolding Overview
Introduction
Scaffold is a necessary part of nearly every
construction site it provides access egress and a safe
working platform. Since various trades all use scaffold
it is imperative that the scaffold is correctly erected
maintained and signed off.
Scope
General erection requirements
Safe use of scaffolds
Scaffold tagging procedures
Inspection procedures
General Erection Requirements
Ground surface
Height restrictions
Guardrails / toe boards
Access
Ground Surface
Ground surface must be level
Baseplates needed on all fixed scaffolds
Adjustable legs needed on uneven surfaces
Height Restrictions
3:1 height to base ratio for unsupported scaffold
Outriggers / stabilizers if exceed the 3:1 height
to base ratio
Tying in needed on fixed scaffold over 8 metres
Guardrails
Handrails 1000mm high approx.
Midrails 600 mm high approx.
Toe boards 150 mm high
Access
Stair ladders
Inclined ladders
Stairway
Independent ladders
Rest platforms
Safe Use of Scaffolds
Stability
Safe loading
Moving towers
Fall protection
Stability
Height calculations Outriggers
Wind
Other horizontal loads
Stabilizers
Vertical loads
Tying in
Scaffold hoists
Safe Loading
Scaffold capacity
Number of decks
Tools and personnel
Manufacturers guidelines
Typical Loads
Moving Towers, Basic Precautions
Unload tower
No powered vehicles
Careful in wind
Overhead cables / obstructions
Outriggers / stabilizers
Check route prior to move
Basic Fall Protection
Mandatory
Guardrails / midrails / toe boards
Full body harnesses
Lanyards - shock absorbers / retractable
Tie off anchor points
Static lines
Scaffold Tagging Requirements
All scaffold must be tagged
Green, yellow, red tags
Tag requirements
completion
location
Inspection sign-off
Tagging - Green Tag
Permanent scaffold
Approval requirements
Tie off not required
Location of tag
Tagging - Red Tag
Not safe for use
Only competent scaffold builders can access
Stay off of red tag scaffolds
Tagging - Yellow Tag
Scaffold erectors have finished
Scaffold may not be complete
Check scaffold tag
100% tie off required
Inspection Requirements
Competent person
Users
Document on tags
Inspections - When
Prior to erection After movement
Prior to use
Every day
After alterations
If the stability of the
After high winds structure is in doubt
