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Scaffold
Safety Tips
(To Be Read In Conjuction with Site Specific Safety Rules
and Laws. The Text Contained Herein Is Not To Be Used In Place Of
Local Laws and/or Legislation Relating To Safe Working At Height)
- Hang and store the Safety Instructions in the area of the Scaffold
at
a visible place for the user.
- Always
read the Safety Instructions of the Scaffold accurately
before assembling the Scaffold and follow the Safety
Instructions.
- In
case of questions on the safe functioning of the Scaffold,
immediately contact the responsible parties or company
concerned.
- Only
authorized approved persons are allowed to assemble the
Scaffold. Only experienced persons may make use of
the Scaffold.
- No
unauthorized personnel to make use of
the Scaffold.
Always install Scaffolding as indicated by the manufacturer.
- Never
improvise while installing the scaffold.
- Only
use original delivered components to construct the
Scaffold.
- Always
take preventive precautions so unauthorized persons or
children cannot climb onto the Scaffold when
used or not used.
- Always take preventive measures so falling
objects such as building
refuse, materials, tools cannot damage or cause danger
to persons.
- Fit toe boards at all times.
- Always
inform the direct Authorities when installing the Scaffold.
- Always
ensure there is safe working area for the Scaffold.
- Never
use the Scaffold for purposes, which it is not meant for.
- Never
use the Scaffold if it is unstable. When the scaffold is
built on
soft ground, measures must be taken against
sinking.
- Workers
must not ride on scaffold when the scaffold is being
moved. At no time can a ladder be used
on the deck of a scaffold to
gain additional height neither step nor
extension ladder.
- Hoisting
machines may not be attached or used on the scaffold,
unless this is explicitly indicated.
- Always
ensure the Scaffold is tied/anchored the to building or structure
if the
height exceeds 3 times its minim base
dimension or if any other
circumstance is required for stability,
or others stipulated by the
producer.
- Never
use the Scaffold unless the original guardrails are fitted.
- During
activities on the Scaffold always wear correct personal
protective equipment.
- Take
good care of the scaffold & keep it clean.
- Always
inspect
the Scaffold and all applications
before use for any damages,
if
damaged do not use the
Scaffold, do not take any
risks, if
in doubt
always contact the responsible
parties concerned.
- Ensure
that there is no building refuse falling
or collecting
on the
Scaffold.
- Immediately
clean the refuse.
- When
climbing onto or descending the Scaffold
only the delivered
material for this
activity must be
used.
- Always
climb the
scaffold from the
inner side of the scaffold.
- Do
not use the Scaffold in unsafe
conditions
such as
extreme
weather conditions.
- Unattended
scaffolds must be secured
so they are
resistant against high winds.
- Never
modify the Scaffold
or its
components
in any way.
Never exceed
a maximum
recommended
weight of scaffold.
- Never
exceed safe maximum
top working
height
and safe
maximum
length.
- Before
starting
the activities
the users
of the
Scaffold
must
possess
all the
knowledge
on the
safe
functioning
of the
Scaffold.
- Before
usage
of
the Scaffold
check
all
the
applications function,
in
case
of
doubt
never
take
risks
and
always
contact
an
expert.
- Always
check
the
Scaffold
for
obstacles
prior
to
use,
do
not
take
any
risks
and
remove
the
obstacles
or
let
them
be
removed.
- Make
sure, that
there is
always proper
overview and
that there
are
no
visual obstructions
during the
use of
the Scaffold.
- Make
sure there
is proper
lighting when
activities are
conducted
with
the Scaffold.
- The
use of
the Scaffold,
must always
occur with
complete
consciousness
- In
case of
abnormal symptoms
occurring during
use of
the Scaffold,
for
example unstable
situation, leave
the Scaffold
cautiously and
contact
an expert.
- An
authorized expert
must always
conduct repair
activities on
the
Scaffold.
- With
the replacement
of components
of the
Scaffold only
original
components
may be
used.
- For
cleaning of
the Scaffold
always use
the prescribed
cleaning
liquid
and material.
- Report
any unsafe
conditions of
the Scaffold
to the
responsible
persons
or the
supplier.
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