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Basic of Scaffolding

This document provides information on scaffolding standards and safety. It outlines international and Indonesian standards for scaffolding materials and dimensions. Requirements are given for load capacity, dimensions of transoms and ledgers, installation terms like worker weight limits and bracing angles. Inspection procedures and required tagging of scaffolds with red or green tags are described. Causes of scaffold accidents include inadequate design, lack of oversight, and component failures. References for further information are also provided.

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Basic of Scaffolding

This document provides information on scaffolding standards and safety. It outlines international and Indonesian standards for scaffolding materials and dimensions. Requirements are given for load capacity, dimensions of transoms and ledgers, installation terms like worker weight limits and bracing angles. Inspection procedures and required tagging of scaffolds with red or green tags are described. Causes of scaffold accidents include inadequate design, lack of oversight, and component failures. References for further information are also provided.

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BASIC OF SCAFFOLDING

A. GENERAL

International Standard:
1. BS 1139 – 1990 : Metal Scaffolding & Accessories
2. EN 74
3. ANSI A10.8 – 1988 : Scaffolding Safety Requirement
4. OSHA Federal Regulation Part 1910 & 1926
5. AS 1576.3 - 1991 : Syarat-syarat Umum Scaffolding
6. JIS G3444 – 2004

Indonesian Standard:
1. Undang-undang No. 01 – 1970 : Keselamatan Kerja
2. Permen Naker&Trans No.01 – 1980 : Kesehatan & Keselamatan Kerja pada Konstruksi Bangunan

The Difference between BS 1139 Standard with AS 1576.3 Standard:


BS 1139 - 1990 AS 1576.3 - 1991
Iron Pipes
Out of Dia. 48,33 ± 0,5 mm 48,33 ± 0,5 mm
Thickness 4,0 ± 0,5 mm 4,0 ± 0,5 mm
Galvanized Pipes
Out of Dia. 48,33 ± 0,5 mm 48,33 ± 0,5 mm
Thickness 4 ± 10% mm 3,2 ± 0,48 mm

Load & Dimensions:


Transom (Lebar) Ledger (Panjang)
Light Duty (225 kg) → ± 3 workers 2,4 m 3m
Medium Duty (450 kg) → ± 6 workers 1,8 m 2,4 m
High Duty (675 kg) → ± 9 workers 1,275 m 1,8 m

The Terms of Installation of Scaffolding:


- Weight max. of worker : ± 80 kg
- Jarak antara Ledger dengan diatasnya dan jarak antara Transom dengan diatasnya max. 2m
- Height of scaffolding : min. ± 1,8 m
: max. 45 m (for light, medium & heavy)
- Kemiringan penguat (bracing) : 35o ÷ 55o
- Kemiringan tangga (ladder) : 4:1 (75o) dan tidak lebih dari 6:1
- Jarak antar anak tangga : 300 ± 2 mm
- Ukuran papan (plank) : 225 mm x 35 mm
- Ukuran pondasi (base plate) : 150 mm x 150 mm x 6 mm
- Tali serat (fiber rope) : Ø 16 mm dengan beban angkat max. 50 kg
- Jarak kabel listrik sejajar yg beraliran & tidak terisolasi : 4,5 m

Personnels for Scaffolding Construction:


1. Scaffolding Inspector : 1 personnel
2. Helper : 4 personnels

Inspection of Scaffolding:
1. Diperiksa oleh Scaffolding Inspector
2. Bengkok yang mempengaruhi kerataan (tidak lebih 1 mm dari setiap panjang 600 mm)
3. Bebas dari retak, robek, penyok dan karat
4. Potongan ujung pipa harus halus, rata dan tidak bergerigi
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B. STRUCTURE OF SCAFFOLDING

Hand Rail /
Top Rail

Mid Rail

Bracing

Stairway

Decking

Toe Board

Transom Ledger

Base Plate
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C. SCAFFOLDING SAFETY CHECK LIST

Sample
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D. SCAFFOLD TAG

- Red Tag

Red Tag shall be putted while


Scaffold still in under
constructed and do not ready
for used

- Green Tag

Green Tag putted after Scaffold is


already constructed and inspected
by Scaffolding Inspector and
approved for used safely
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E. SCAFFOLD ACCIDENT

Scaffold accidents result from a range of causes, caused by:


• Inadequate scaffold design
• Absence of a ‘competent person like Scaffolding Inspector' to oversee scaffold construction or
compliance with safety standards
• Failure of scaffold tie wires, bracing, planking, guard railing, locks.
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F. REFERENCES

- Informations of Scaffolding from Internet


- Companies Specification/Procedure regarding Scaffolding

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