Scaffolding safety rules
Following are some common sense rules designed to promote safety in the use of steel scaffolding. These rules are illustrative and suggestive only, and are intended to deal only with some of the many practices and conditions encountered in the use of scaffolding. The rules do not purport to be all-inclusive or to supplant or replace other additional safety and precautionary measures to cover usual and unusual conditions. They are not intended to conflict with, or supercede, any state, local, or federal statute or regulation: reference to such specific provisions should be made by user. (see rule II.)
I. POST THESE SCAFFOLDING SAFETY RULES in a conspicuous place and be sure that all persons who erect, dismantle, or use scaffolding are aware of them.
II. FOLLOW ALL STATE, LOCAL, AND FEDERAL CODES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS pertaining to scaffolding.
III. INSPECT ALL EQUIPMENT BEFORE USING _ Never use any equipment that is damaged or deteriorated in any way.
IV. KEEP ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR. Avoid using rusted equipment _ the strength of rusted equipment is not known.
V. INSPECT ERECTED SCAFFOLDS REGULARLY to be sure that they are maintained in safe condition.
VI. CONSULT YOUR SCAFFOLDING SUPPLIER WHEN IN DOUBT _ scaffolding is his business, NEVER TAKECHANCES.
A. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SILLS for scaffold posts and use base plates.
B. USE ADJUSTING SCREWS instead of blocking to adjust to uneven grade conditions.
C. PLUMB AND LEVEL ALL SCAFFOLDS as the erection proceeds. Do not force braces to fit ' level the scaffold until proper fit can be made easily.
D. FASTEN ALL BRACES SECURELY.
E. DO NOT CLIMB CROSS BRACES. An access (climbing) ladder, access steps, frame designed to be climbed or equivalent safe access to the scaffold shall be used.
F. ON WALL SCAFFOLDS PLACE AND MAINTAIN ANCHORS securely between structure an d scaffold at least every 30" of length and 26 of height.