SCAFFOLDING DO'S AND DON'TS

Do's

•        Install and use scaffolding accessories based on the manufacturer’s recommended procedures.

•        Place scaffolds on stable ground.

•        Lock scaffold wheels when in use.

•        Remove tools or debris on scaffold platforms.

•        Equip all open sides and ends of scaffold platforms with proper guardrails, mid-rails, and toe boards.

•        Wear a hard hat when working on or under a scaffold.

•        Wear sturdy, non-slip shoes when working on a scaffold.

•        Remove anything placed on scaffolds at the end of the work shift.

•        Maintain at least a 10-foot distance between scaffolds and electric power lines.

•        Avoid striking scaffolds with materials or vehicles.

 

Don’ts

 •        Intermix scaffolds, frames, and components of different manufacturers.

•        Use scaffolds as storage for tools or materials

•        Move scaffolds while they’re in use or occupied.

•        Alter scaffolding accessories.

•        Use makeshift scaffolds like planks laid across concrete blocks or other materials.

•        Work on scaffolds when there’s a strong wind or storm.

•        Use ladders or other materials on top of scaffolds to increase their height.