Basic Safety tips for Scaffolds Use

While working with scaffolds it is essential to follow the basic safety tips for scaffolds use. Using of these safety tips decrease the chances of accidents to a great extend that often occurs while working with scaffolds.

It will not be exaggerated to say that the scaffoldings should be used very carefully and attentively. Only the trained and experienced person should be permitted to use the scaffolding. You might be aware with the fact that today about 65-70 percent of construction companies make use of scaffolds but no protection is provided to the workers using scaffolds to accomplish their work. But the company is responsible to offer complete training and knowledge about the use of scaffolds to the workers dealing with scaffolding. Specific type of training should be provided to the workers dealing with diverse types of scaffolds. If scaffolding is put up on highway then the company hiring the scaffolding or the builder should possess a valid license for the same. There is no such company that can use scaffolding without having a valid license.

In order to use the scaffolds safely it is important that the scaffolds are assembled on the basis of the scaffold plan and according to the instructions given by the designer. If the instructions of the engineer are not followed while assembling the scaffolds then the risk for the workers increase. Moreover, the workers dealing with the scaffolds should be aware with the risk involved while working with scaffolding. The worker dealing with the scaffolding work should possess a certificate and proper training to efficiently work with scaffolds. If the worker is not properly trained then it may result in fatal accident.

The risk involved while dealing with scaffolding can be prevented to a certain extend if qualified people are hired to erect the scaffolds and to accomplish the construction work. Most importantly, the scaffolds should always be assembled on firm level foundation. The accidents related to scaffolds mainly take place when the person dealing with scaffolds is not properly trained and don’t have much idea how to use scaffolding. Some of the causes due to which accidents related to scaffoldings occur are improper work or construction rules, insufficient fall protection, parts failure, changing environmental conditions and failure at attachment points.

The structure of the scaffolding should be inspected weekly and after alterations, extreme weather conditions and damages. The components of the scaffolding should never be removed. Before every work shift a component expert should always check the scaffold properly. Unless the scaffolds are assembled to function as emergency system and suspension scaffolds it is suggested that rescue device or emergency escape should not be utilized by the workers as working platforms.

It is also important to check the construction material by any experienced and qualified person in prior making them use in construction work. These are some of the minor things that should be followed in order to avoid the accidents that may occur while using scaffoldings to a great extend.