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Scaffolding Safety
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What is Scaffolding?
Temporary structure to provide access to work at height or support equipment.
What are parts of scaffolding?
- Base plate
- Sole board
- Standard
- Ledger
- Transoms
- Braces
- Couplers
- Working platform
- Toe board
- Guard rail
- Mid rail
- Ladder
What are hazards involved in working on scaffolding?
- Scaffolding Collapse
- Fall from height
- Falling material / tools
- Struck by electrocution
- Bad planking
- Loose soil
- incompetent scaffolder
What are control measures for working on scaffolding?
- Guard Rails (Top rail, mid rail and toe board)
- Personal Fall arrest system (Anchorage point, Lifeline, Full body Harness)
- Weekly inspection
- Use according to design capacity
- Tagging
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