Safety Toolbox Talk on Scaffolding Erection: Safety Toolbox Talk Meeting Topic
Safety Toolbox Talk on Scaffolding Erection
The erection of scaffolding for work at
height is a skilled job and must be carried out by trained personnel
under the supervision of a competent person. It has been observed that many
accidents have occurred due to the failure of the scaffolding
structure or the fall of a person due to improper scaffolding practices.
Here is the overview of the simple Toolbox Talk on
safe erection of scaffolding that must be done before commencing the
job. At the end of the toolbox talk, interactive questions can be
asked of participants to ensure positive feedback and for better outcome.
Hazards and Risk associated with Scaffold erection
The scaffolding may collapse during assembly if
unstable objects are used as a scaffold base.
Forceful action to install the scaffolding element may result
in injury to the hand.
A dangerous act such as climbing on a bracing can result in
slips and falls.
Unsecured scaffolding over 10 meters high or
over 4 times the base width without being attached to a fixed support may collapse.
There is risk of electrocution if scaffold erected nearer than
3 meters to overhead electric power lines.
The movement of the material by the human chain is dangerous,
the material can fall on the personnel.
Bad weather is one of the hazards and there is risk of under
erection scaffold collapse or fall injury.
Toolbox Talk on safe erection of scaffolding
Visually inspect scaffolding material (s) for
damage, bending or corrosion prior to use.
Remove damaged components and provide the identification tag.
Do not use fully painted scaffolding material. For the
identification of material belonging to different contractors, different
colored bands can be used.
Build a scaffolding on level, solid ground.
Make sure the soleplate is under the baseplate in case of
loose ground surface.
Baseplates should be used below all standards. Adjustable leg
/ base jacks can be used to manage level if the ground is uneven.
Make sure the caster is locked when using mobile scaffolding.
Provide the "Red Tag" indicating "Do not
use" or "Not ready to use" on scaffolds being erected.
Barricade the area with caution safety tape/ tags.
Secure scaffolding over 10 meters with a fixed structure for
stability for the first 10 meters then every 8 meters.
Install the first ledger (horizontal pipe) at a minimum height
of 2 meters.
The bracing must be on all 4 sides. You can use swivel clamps
to secure.
Install the ladder after completing the second horizontal
plane or 6 meters in height.
For general purpose independent scaffolds, i.e. used for a
maximum load of 200 kg / m2, set standards at a maximum distance of 2.1 meters.
Make sure the guardrails (top, middle, and toe guard) on the
work platform or deck board.
Make sure scaffolding inspection by a competent person after
completion of erection and provide "Green Tag" indicating "Safe to
Use"
Ensure proper PPE, including fall arrester and full body
harness, when erecting scaffolding.
Cautions during Scaffolding Erection
Don’t use unstable objects as a base for scaffolding.
Don’t force members to fit.
Don’t use braces for climbing.
Don’t let the height to exceed 4 times the width of the base
without tying to a fixed support.
The scaffold should not be nearer than 3 meters to overhead
electric power lines.
Don’t use swivel clamps to connect pipes, only use rigid
clamps.
Don’t climb on scaffold without bracing.
Don’t lower and raise materials directly, avoid man chain.
The Safety toolbox talk on scaffolding erection should
be carried out after having carefully assessed the hazards and risk prior to
start work. The toolbox talk on erection of scaffold increases
worker confidence and prevents errors when installing scaffold components,
access and performing work at height, and thus helps prevent accidents.
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