Chapter 1

Department Order-128-13
Learn all you need to know about scaffolding terminology, from the basic
components to the different types of scaffolds.

By: Freelan Pong-et

 Department Order-128-
13
Amending Rule 1414 on the Scaffolding of the 1989 Occupational
Health and Safety Standards as Amended

In the interest of the service and pursuant to Article 162, Book IV of the Labor Code of the
Philppines as amended, the following amendments to Rule 1414 (Scaffolding) of the 1989
Occupational Health and Safety Standards, As Amended, are hereby promulgated:

SECTION 1. Rule 1414 on Scaffoldings of the 1989 Occupational Health and Safety Standard,
as amended, is hereby amended to red as follows:
Bearers, Posts, and Runners

Bearers
Posts
Horizontal members that
Vertical members that
provide support to the
transfer the load from the
scaffold.
bearers to the ground.

Runners
Horizontal members that
connect the posts and provide
a platform for the workers.
Putting up the Scaffold
Step 1: Setting the Base

The first step is to level and secure the base plates on which the scaffold will be erected.

Step 2: Fixing the Standards Step 3: Installing the Ledgers

Standards are vertical tubes that are fixed to Ledgers run horizontally between the
the base plates and provide support for the standards and provide support to the runners.
scaffold. They are secured using couplers or
fittings.

Step 4: Placing the Transoms Step 5: Securing the Planks

Transoms are the horizontal members that The planks should be placed across the
provide support to the putlogs, which in turn runners and fixed to them using either nails or
support the working platform. some other means of secure fastening.
Types of Scaffolds
1 Trestle Scaffold
A scaffold supported on movable tripods or ladders.

Supported Scaffold
2
A scaffold supported by poles, uprights, or other rigid support.

Suspended Scaffold
3
A scaffold hung by ropes or other means from an overhead structure.
Brace and Hoist

Brace Hoist
A diagonal member that is fixed to the posts and A device used for lifting equipment, personnel, or
ledgers or runners to provide lateral stability to materials up and down the scaffold.
the scaffold.
Safety First: Competent and
Qualified Person
Competent Person

A person who is capable of identifying hazards in the workplace and has the
authority to take corrective measures to eliminate or control them.

Qualified Person
1
A person who is knowledgeable about the construction or maintenance
of scaffolds and has received the appropriate training and certification.

2 What it Means
Having trained and competent persons on site ensures the safety of the
workers who use the scaffold and reduces the chances of accidents and
injuries.
Scaffolding Maintenance and Inspection
User Inspection
Performed by the workers using the
scaffold on a daily basis and involves a
visual check of the scaffold's structure
and integrity.
In-service Inspection
1
Regular inspection during use of the
scaffold to identify defects, damage,
2 and wear and tear.
Other Inspections
3
Includes pre-erection, post-erection,
and event inspections to ensure that
the scaffold is safe to use and complies
with regulations and standards.
Plant and Equipment
Electric Hoists
Electrically powered devices for lifting
equipment and materials.
Fall Prevention Equipment
Includes harnesses, lifelines, and other
devices that are used to prevent falls and
protect workers from injury.
Air Compressors
Used for powering pneumatic tools and
equipment on the construction site.
Safety Nets
Netting that is installed between different
levels of the scaffold to catch workers or
materials that may fall from the working
platform.
THANK
YOU