Mobile Scaffolding

• The surface of work location should be Flat
• Wheels of the Scaffold should be locked
• Platform of Scaffold
• Top rail – 900mm to 1200mm
• Mid rail – 450mm to 600mm
• Toe board- 150mm
• Height: Base Ratio of H Frame – 3.5 :1
• Anchoring of Safety belt to valid lifeline
• Proper Access to Platform
• All Verticals, Horizontals, and diagonals are fixed properly.
• Proper use of PPE by the person.

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Ladder

• Base: Height Ratio to be maintained.
• Gap between 2 immediate rungs should not be more than 300mm.
• 3-point contact to be maintained while moving on the ladder.
• One Person to hold A Type Ladder from the bottom.
• Proper use of PPE’s by the person.

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Working At Height Activity Using Scaffolds & Ladders on Site

• Working at height is one of the critical activity which is been performed at sites.
• Most of the accidents takes place due to fall from height.
• While Performing Works Using Scaffolds following points needs to be addressed-
• Before installing scaffolds firstly documents should be filled such as Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments, Work Method Statements and Work Permits before start of work.
• Test Certificates of Scaffolding should be acquired from concerned vendor.
• While erecting scaffolds following points should be monitored at work places-
• Surface of work location should be Flat.
• Wheels of Scaffold should be locked.
• No Gaps between working Platform of Scaffolding.
• Top rail – 900mm to 1200mm.
• Mid rail – 450mm to 600mm.
• Toe board- 150mm.
• Height : Base Ratio of H Frame – 3.5 :1
• Anchoring of Safety belt to valid lifeline.
• Proper Access to Platform.
• All Verticals, Horizontals and diagonals should be fixed properly.
• Finally Proper Use of PPE’s should be maintained by the person working in the premises.

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While Using Ladders following points should be monitored at workplaces

• Ladders are used mostly where there is less space where scaffolds cannot be installed at sites.
• Preferably ladders should not used where working height exceeds 2 to 3 meters.
• A type Aluminum Ladders are used at most of the sites.
• Surface inspection should done before installing A type ladders.
• Documents such as Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments, Work Method Statement and Work Permits are filled before start of work.
• Test certificates of Aluminum A type ladders should be taken.
• Distance between two Rungs of the ladders should not be more than 30 cm.
• One Person should always hold the A Type Ladder from bottom.
• Height : Base ratio of Simple ladders should be 4: 1
• Finally Proper Use of PPE’s should be maintained by the person working in the premises.