Scaffolds

Version: 1.0

Updated: 1 Dec 2024

Document Summary

This document outlines safe work procedures for scaffolds, focusing on their erection, use, and maintenance. Only trained and authorized personnel may erect or dismantle scaffolds, adhering to regulations for heights and stability. Scaffolds must be designed to handle expected loads and inspected for safety by a competent person. Fixed scaffolds require firm, stable footings, while mobile scaffolds must be used on level surfaces, with all wheels locked during use and relocation.

Working platforms must have non-slip surfaces, edge protection, and load ratings that are not exceeded. Access points such as ladders or stairs must be secure and comply with industrial standards. Safety measures include using ropes for lifting tools and materials, maintaining body balance within guardrails, and creating exclusion zones to prevent injuries from falling objects. Moving mobile scaffolds requires clearing the path of obstacles and ensuring stability before reuse. Compliance with electrical safety rules and appropriate PPE, such as head and foot protection, is mandatory.

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