AN TOÀN GIÀN GIÁO

SCAFFOLDING SAFETY

29 CFR 1910.28
29 CFR 1926.452

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 Topics to be discussed….
Scaffold Design Requirements,
Scaffold Erection Requirements,
Scaffold Alteration Requirements
Scaffold Dismantling Requirements
Safe Usage of Scaffolding
Scaffolding Inspection Checklist,
Scaffolding Permit

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 What is Scaffolding?
Scaffold is an
elevated temporary
work platform used for
supporting workers (or)
materials (or) both.

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 Parts of Scaffolding
1 Standard,
2 Ledger,
3 Transom,
4 Cross Bracing
5 Top Rail,
6 Mid Rail,
7 Toe Board,
8 Brick Guard,
9 Base Plate & Sole Plate
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 Basic Parts of Scaffolding

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 .

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Top Rail, Mid Rail & Toe
Board

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Brick Guard

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giằng chéo
Cross Bracing

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Base Plate

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 Types of Scaffolding
• There are three basic types of scaffolds:
Supported scaffolds, which consist of one or
more platforms supported by rigid, load-
bearing members, such as poles, legs, frames,
outriggers, etc.
• Suspended scaffolds, which are one or more
platforms suspended by ropes or other non-
rigid, overhead support.
• Other scaffolds, principally man lifts,
personnel hoists, etc., which are sometimes
thought of as vehicles or machinery, but can be
regarded as another type of supported scaffold.
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 Supported Scaffolds
Supported scaffolds consist of one or
more platforms supported by outrigger
beams, brackets, poles, legs, posts,
frames, or similar rigid support.
1.Frame (or) Fabricated Scaffold
2.Mobile Scaffold
3.Ladder Jack Scaffold
4.Pump Jack Scaffold
5.Tube & Coupler Scaffold
6.
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Pole Scaffold 04/04/25
 Frame (or) Fabricated
Mobile

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 Mobile Scaffold
Braced to prevent collapse.
Casters and wheels locked to
prevent movement while in a
stationary position.
Platforms must not extend beyond
the base supports of the scaffold,
unless stability is ensured.
Not allowed to ride on scaffolds
unless the surface on which
scaffold is being moved is free of
pits, holes and obstructions.
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 Suspended Scaffolds
• Single Point
• Two Point
• Multi Point
• Catenary
• Interior Hung
• Needle Beam
• Multi Level
• Float

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 Single Point
Two point

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 Multi Point
Catenary

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 Suspended Scaffold
Safety
Counterweights secured,
and not removed until scaffold
disassembled
Tiebacks secured to sound
anchorage on the building
or structure

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 Other Scaffolds – Aerial Lift

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Aerial Lift
Ensure proper fall protection
prior to using
Includes use of guardrails
Never exceed load capacity
Do not move lift truck with
workers in basket unless
adequately designed (upper
controls – personnel carriers)
Brakes set for outrigger use
(wheels chocked)
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 Scaffold Competent Person
Inspect scaffolding and
components prior to each
work shift
Determine possibility of
providing fall protection
and access
Evaluate connections to
support load
Determine structural
soundness
Train erectors and
dismantlers to recognize
work hazards
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Scaffold Tagging System
.

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 Red Tag….
.
Indicates the scaffold
has not been
inspected or is not
safe for use

“DO NOT USE

SCAFFOLD”
message must be visible

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 Green Tag….
.

Indicates scaffold is complete, has

been inspected, and is safe for
TANK 105 use at the time of inspection

2 6 GREEN scaffold tag valid for a
maximum of two weeks
A. SULAIMANA. SULAIMANA. SULAIMANA. SULAIMAN

Ahmed Sulaiman Ahmed Sulaiman

Ahmed Sulaiman Ahmed Sulaiman
673-2400 673-2400 673-2400 673-2400

233100 233100 233100 233100

K. SALEH K. SALEH K. SALEH K. SALEH

Khaled Saleh
Khaled Saleh
Khaled Saleh
Khaled Saleh

Insert fits into holder

673-2308 673-2308 673-2308 673-2308
431056 431056 431056 431056

2/14/02 2/28/02 3/14/02 3/28/02

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Yellow
Tag….Yellow Tag….

.
Indicates scaffold has been
inspected and may be used only
by workers wearing a properly
anchored personal fall arrest
system, including a full body
TANK 105 harness and lanyard

2 6 YELLOW scaffold tag valid for two
weeks maximum
A. SULAIMAN K. SALEH
Ahmed Sulaiman Khaled Saleh
673-2308
673-2400 431056
233100
4/10/02

Insert fits into

holder

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 Displaying of Tag….
RED scaffold tag (holder) to be built into
scaffold, near each point of access, by
scaffold craftsmen

Only qualified scaffold craftsmen are allowed

on a scaffold with a RED scaffold tag

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 If Scaffold EQUAL TO or LESS THAN 6 meters (20 feet) high:

Scaffold Supervisor signs GREEN or YELLOW scaffold tag(s) and

prints date when next inspection is due

“Date of next inspection” must not be more than 2 weeks

ahead

Supervisor inserts the signed GREEN or

YELLOW tag(s) into the RED holder(s)

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 If Scaffold MORE THAN 6 meters (20 feet) tall:

Scaffold Supervisor signs tag(s) and leaves “Date of Next

Inspection” blank

Supervisor gives the signed GREEN or YELLOW tag(s)

to a Scaffold Inspector

• All Scaffold Inspectors and Scaffold Supervisors MUST

BE CERTIFIED

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 If Scaffold MORE THAN 6 meters (20 feet) tall:

Scaffold Inspector inspects scaffold

As soon as possible after Scaffold

Supervisor’s inspection

Scaffold Inspector also fills in and signs separate

“Scaffold Field Inspection Checklist”

Inspector gives this checklist to Work Permit Issuer’s unit, who will
keep it until scaffold is taken down

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 If Scaffold MORE THAN 6 meters (20 feet) tall:

If Scaffold Inspector agrees that scaffold is

safe to use, he will:

Fill in and sign GREEN or YELLOW

scaffold tag(s)
• Previously given to him by Scaffold
Supervisor

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 Scaffold Erection
Requirement
Only competent & experienced
person must be permitted to
erect & dismantle the
scaffolding at site.
Guardrails, mid rails & toe
boards must be placed on all
open side of platforms more
than 1.2 meters above ground
(or) floor.
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 Scaffold Erection
Requirement
The top rail must be placed
approximately 1200 mm high from
the platform.
The mid rail must be placed
approximately 600 mm high from
the platform.
The toe board must be placed
approximately 300 mm from the
platform.
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Top Rail, Mid Rail & Toe
Board

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 Scaffold Erection
Requirement
All scaffolds shall be provided with an
access ladder that extends to at least 1
meter above the platform.
Platforms should be 220mm wide &
25mm thick and it should be tightened
with scaffolding to prevent movements
in high winds.
Scaffolds should be cleaned after the
completion of work.

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 Scaffold Erection
Requirement
Should be on a firm foundation with
base plates.
Should be properly braced & tied up.
Should have a properly tightened
platform.
Should have guardrails over 1.2
meters.
Should have adequate means of
ingress & egress.
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 Ladder Safety
.
 Scaffold Erection
Requirement
• Must be able to
support its own
weight and 4
times the
maximum
intended load.
• Scaffolds must be
designed by a 
qualified person.
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 Scaffold Erection
Requirement
Any scaffold damaged or
weakened from any cause
shall be immediately repaired
and shall not be used until
repairs have been completed.

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 Planking
All planking or platforms shall
be overlapped (minimum 12
inches) or secured from
movement.
Scaffold planks shall extend
over their end supports not less
than 6 inches nor more than 18
inches.
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 Platform Construction
No paint on wood platforms, except
edges that may be marked for
identification.
Fully planked.
No mixed components, unless
compatible and integrity
maintained.
No modification of mixed
components unless approved by
competent person.
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 Common Scaffold
Safety Tips
Never use
scaffolds that
do not have
proper
guardrails
installed

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 Common Scaffold Safety Tips
Must bear on
adequate
foundations
Unstable
objects will not
be used as
working
platforms
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 Common Scaffold
Safety Tips
Lifeline
support must
be checked for
compatibility
prior to use.

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Life Line
.
LIFE LINE

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 Access
Must have safe
access
Cross-braces
prohibited as
means of access
Rest platforms
required at 35 feet
intervals
Slip-resistant on all
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 PFAS
Workers must be trained
how to properly use
PFAS.
PFAS include anchorage,
lifeline and full body
harness with double
lanyard.
Both Active & Passive
Fall Protection.

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 Restrictions
Don’t overloaded.
Don’t Erect & move near power lines .
Repair damaged components.
Restrict horizontal movement of
workers unless provided with fall \
protection.
Prohibit work activities during high
winds
unless authorized.
Remove whole scaffold from service
until repaired.
Note – Scaffolds must be
erected 10 feet away of the overhead
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 verHead Power Lines
Proper clearance near overhead lines

Keep 10 foot minimum unless de-

energized,
Relocated, or installed protective covering
installed!
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 chế/Restrictions
Không làm việc
trên nền có tuyết
hoặc băng
Không có thùng,
hộp hoặc thang
trên giàn giáo
 No work on snow, or ice covered
platforms
 No barrels, boxes or ladders on top
of scaffolds
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 Training Required
Employees must receive training from
qualified person that covers:
Nature of hazards, electrical, falls, and
falling items
Use of scaffold / handling
Maximum intended load and load
carrying capabilities of scaffold
Procedures for setup, dismantling or
moving the system
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 In General….
Follow the manufacturer's instructions when
erecting the scaffold.
Do not work on scaffolds outside during stormy or
windy weather.
Do not climb on scaffolds that wobble or lean to
one side.
Initially inspect the scaffold prior to mounting it.
Do not use a scaffold if any pulley, block, hook or
fitting is visibly worn, cracked, rusted or otherwise
damaged.
Do not use any scaffold tagged "Out of Service".
Do not work on platforms or scaffolds unless they
are fully planked.
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flooring are in place.
 In General….
Do not walk or work beneath a scaffold unless a wire
mesh has been installed between the top rail and the
toe board or planking.
Use your safety belts and lanyards when working on
scaffolding at a height.
Attach the lanyard to a secure member of the scaffold.
Do not climb the cross braces for access to the scaffold.
Use the ladder.
Do not jump from, to, or between scaffolding.
Do not move a mobile scaffold if anyone is on the
scaffold.
Chock the wheels of the rolling scaffold, using the wheel
blocks, and also lock the wheels by using your foot to
depress the wheel-lock, before using the scaffold.

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 Resources
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/
scaffolding/index.html
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/
owadisp.show_document?
p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9720
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/
safetytopics/scaffoldinginfo.htm
 Scaffold Safety Hand book – Saudi Aramco

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