Lauth – Agora at Proscenium project: Scaffolding systems provide the ability to perform operations with a safe working area at ranging heights. Numerous trades utilize scaffolding systems, such as a brick/mason worker.
Some keys things should be remembered when performing operations with a scaffolding system:
- A competent person must be present and elect and direct employees who erect, dismantle, move or alter scaffolds.
- A competent person must inspect the scaffolding system each work shift.
- Training on erecting, dismantling, and proper usage is required for all employees involved with erecting, use, or dismantling.
- Different types of scaffolds should not be intermixed.
- Edges, not including the portion facing the working area, should be protected via guard railing systems.
- Fall protection measures are required if a fall resulting in contact with a lower level exceeds 10 ft.
- The 4:1 width ratio should be followed in order to tie back scaffolding systems to the building to prevent shifting and tipping.
- A ladder access point is required (Cross bracing should not be climbed).
- Each component should withstand the weight of itself and 4X the intended load.
- Platforms must be a minimum of 18 in wide for working level.
- Baseplates should be level and larger than the footing of the scaffold system.
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