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Scaffold Appreciation

Preparation. Risk AssessmentOrganise, Plan and ManageMethod StatementHASAW Section 3 generally appliesCISRS scaffold cards indicate training, but not necessarily competencyLevel of Training, basic - advanced. Supervision. HASAW appliesAppropriate to the work taskSupervisor should be an advanc

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Scaffold Appreciation

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    1. Scaffold Appreciation Session 3 Site Practices

    2. Preparation Risk Assessment Organise, Plan and Manage Method Statement HASAW Section 3 generally applies CISRS scaffold cards indicate training, but not necessarily competency Level of Training, basic - advanced

    3. Supervision HASAW applies Appropriate to the work task Supervisor should be an advanced scaffolder Must stick to the method statement Vicarious liability can apply

    4. Public Protection Additional precautions must be taken to prevent the public entering a work area Can apply to unloading of lorries as well as work areas Protect public from falling objects Secure tools, exclusion zones, fans, temporary structures etc.

    5. Falls Account for more than half of the fatalities in construction annually Scaffolders have to work in hazardous situations Working methods should be as safe as reasonably practicable Safety harnesses issued and used by all scaffolders

    6. Illustration

    7. CDM CDM Regs 1994 place duties on client, designer and principle contractor to eliminate/reduce hazards Reasonable steps should be taken to provide good anchorage points

    8. Harnesses All involved in scaffolding should wear a harness with lanyard, shock absorber and scaffold hook for one handed operation. They must receive appropriate and recorded training in use, maintenance and inspection A suitable anchor point must be used to clip on Guardrails should be erected as a matter of priority at all locations at which a fall can occur

    9. Clipping On Scaffolders must clip on at the first suitable anchor point at 4m or more above ground level when: Not working in a protected area Moving their working platform Climbing up or down the structure Working directly of the structure Anchor points should be above waist height Adopt a method of work which will limit traversing an exposed edge

    10. Illustrations

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    12. Materials When raising or lowering materials Scaffolders should be clipped on at all times Working within guardrails is preferable to clipping off if it can be achieved Manual handling issues should be considered

    13. Illustrations

    14. Ladder Access Ladders should be included as early as possible and removed as late as possible This will reduce the need for scaffolders to climb the structure Recommend that a ladder bay is constructed in the early part of the operation

    15. Decking Scaffolders should use a minimum 600mm wide platform placed centrally On wider structures, scaffolders should utilise sufficient boards to allow space to clip on Boards used for decking should be adequately supported by transoms and bearers as appropriate

    16. Illustration

    17. Anchor Points Attachment to horizontal tubes only by an appropriate scaffold hook Scaffold should be tied in before anchoring Avoid hooking on near joints Rescue plan must be in place Suspension trauma must be considered

    18. Illustration

    19. Ladders Timber ladders only Do not paint timber ladders Wire rods beneath the rungs Should extend 1 metre above the working platform Landing stage required if more than 9 metres Must be secured, lashed or clipped

    20. Rubbish Chutes Scaffold design must take into account the additional loads imposed Must be securely fixed Must be inspected prior to use Anchored every 6 metres Competent person for chute operations

    21. Care and Maintenance of Materials Maintenance is of prime importance Tubes should only be straightened by experts Damage tube should be cut out and discarded Split or damaged boards should be discarded Hoops or bands should be replace as required Steel should be checked for corrosion, excessively corroded tube should be discarded. Couplers and fitting should be lubricated and inspected before use. Particular attention should be paid to threads.

    22. Dismantling Normal procedure is to dismantle in reverse order Dismantling should be carried out progressively Guardrails should be left in position as long as possible Additional temporary ties may be required Warning signs should be displayed on partially dismantled scaffold Materials must be lowered carefully not dropped The public must be protected at all times

    23. Sheeting and Debris Netting Debris netting does not replace brick guards Sheeted scaffolds must be designed Sheets must be securely tied using the correct ties Wind loading must be countered by extra bracing

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