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Checklist For Scaffolding
Checklist For Scaffolding
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Are scaffold platforms designed/ constructed with a safety factor of minimum four if designed at site
Are scaffold structures having a solidbase avoiding pavements & manhole covers etc.
Is the scaffolding structure free from excavation pit/ proper distance is maintained Is vertically of the structure properly maintained Is there a provision of toeboards/ guardrails and are they secured If wooden plank, used for working is maintained as per standard or no, viz a. For 1.5 M span - 1.5" thick b. For 2.6 M span - 2.0" thick
Is overhanging of the working platform restricted to less than 50 mm/ four times the thickness of the board. Are supported scafolds with a height to base ratio of more than 4 to 1 restrained from tipping by guying, tying, bracing or equivqlents? Are all the materials stored on the platforms properly secured or not? Whether planks are tied using proper binding wires or ropes.
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Description Are openings in working platform kept safely covered/ fenced Do wheels used for scaffold tower of appropriate Safe Working Load with locking arrangements Are mobile scaffolds used on a firm and level surface Is the safety rule: not to ride on a scaffold while in motion violated Is there an access tower exceeding 9.6 m freestanding without support Are all the suspension gears correctly spaced and connected Is there a system of using manila rope/ coir rope for suspension at any place where such rope would be liable to damage by heat/ flames/ sharpedges etc. Is there a provision of anchoring safety belts lanyards to be tied to guy ropes Inspected and signed by Formwork Engineer
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OH & S MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SCAFFOLDING CHECKLIST Sl. No. PROJECT: A 1 2 CHECK THE BASE OF THE STRUCTURE Are base plate provided? Is the ground level firm, or have proper supports have been placed under the structure? Is the base away from all excavations, drain covers, manholes etc? CHECK THE STRUCTURE Are the vertical tubes in plumb and correctly spaced? Are the standards joints staggered? Are adquate bracing provided? Is the structure securely tied back? Is there an access tower exceeding 9.6 m free standing without support? CHECK THE WORKING PLATFORM Is the working platform closely boarded, I.e. no gaps between the boards? Is the working platform at least 450 mm wide? Is a guard-rail, knee-rail and toe board provided above the platform and securely fixed? Are all the materials stored on the platforms properly secured or not? Are openings in working platform kept safely covered/ fenced? Is there a provision of anchoring safety belts lanyards to be tied to guy ropes? CHECK THE ACCESS Are existing access ways (stairs, walkways, ladders) etc. left clear? Description Observation Yes/ No Remarks
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