10 Scaffold Safety Do's And Don'ts

DO'S

 Make sure a competent person has inspected the scaffold before you go up.
 Wear a hard hat whether you work on or under scaffold.
 Be sure to wear sturdy, nonslip shoes when working on a scaffold.
 Install and use scaffolding accessories based on manufacturer’s recommended
procedures.
 Place scaffold on stable ground.
 Lock scaffold wheels when in use.
 Equip all open sides and ends a scaffold platforms with proper guardrails, mid rails, and toe boards.
 Maintain at least 10-foot distance between scaffolds and electric power lines.
 Remove anything placed on scaffolds at the end of the work shift.
 Avoid striking scaffold with materials or vehicles.

DON'TS

 Do not use ladders or other materials on top of scaffolds to increase their height.
 Do not overload a scaffold.
 Do not leave materials and equipment on platform at the end of the day.
 Do not keep debris or unnecessary materials on a scaffold where someone could trip
over them or accidentally knock them off the platform.
 Do not work on scaffolds when there’s a strong wind or storm.
 Do not intermix scaffolds, frames and components of difference manufacturer.
 Do not use scaffolds as a storage for tools or materials.
 Do not move scaffolds while they’re in used or occupied.
 Do not alter scaffolds accessories.
 Do not use makeshift scaffolds like planks lay across concrete blocks or other materials.

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