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Friday, February 20, 2015

ITEM SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK FOR SCAFFOLDING:



GUARD RAILS
Securely fastened, 90 cm to 120 cm high, Gap between toe board and first rail not more or <76 cm="" o:p="">
TOE BOARDS
All rounds protection against objects falling, Minimum high 15 cm.

DECKING/ BOARDS
Close boarded to prevent toes / nuts dropping through, Tied down against wind, Not split or cracked, Free from knots, Minimum thickness 3cm  wood.
TUBULARS/ PIPES
No distortion, No cuts or holes, No bents or flattening
SUPPORTS
Upright position, Distance each supports
- Max. 2.4 m (man working).
- Max. 1.2 m (load bearing)
FOUNDATIONS
Prepared & level foundation, Sole plates, covering two supports on soft grounding.
ACCESS LADDER
Set at 750 approx (1 in 4 ), Additional horizontal pipe if no ladder available. Is the proper access for ladders? Are ladders secure at least at the top? Are scaffolds constructed by competent personnel? For process sites are no light alloy or aluminium ladders used on site? Scaffolder Inspector certified? Scaffolder certified?
LANDING
Ladder at least 1 m (± 5 rungs) above landing place. Ladder lashed to stiles not rungs
TRANSOMES AS DECKING SUPPORTS
Each board must rest on at least 3 supports. Decking board ends not to extend over support more than 15 cm.
OTHERS
 Are safety harnesses used when required?  Are scaffold inspections performed after each modification & at least weekly? Are proper records kept? Are proper scaffold entry tag used to inform personnel when it is

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