SCAFFOLD SAFETY MASTERCLASS
Comprehensive Compliance, Hazards & Inspection Guide
🏗️ 3 Primary Scaffold Types
Understanding your equipment is the first step in hazard prevention.
Supported
Rigid frames & poles. Most common in construction.
Suspended
Hanging platforms (e.g., window cleaning stages).
Aerial Lifts
Mechanical boom trucks & cherry pickers.
⚠️ Critical Safety Hazards
- Falls: Leading cause of injury (Lack of guardrails).
- Collapse: Caused by overloading or unstable ground.
- Electrocution: Maintain 10ft clearance from power lines.
- Falling Objects: Prevented by toe-boards and netting.
📋 Daily Inspection Log
A "Competent Person" must verify these points before every shift.
| Point | Condition |
|---|---|
| Footing | Stable mud sills & base plates. No bricks/crates. |
| Decking | Fully planked with no gaps > 1 inch. |
| Guardrails | Top rail (42"), mid-rail, and toe-boards secure. |
| Access | Proper ladder; no climbing on cross-braces. |
🏷️ The Tag System
RED: DANGER
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
YELLOW: CAUTION
Use with Harness
Use with Harness
GREEN: SAFE
Inspected & Ready
Inspected & Ready
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