Scaffold safety measures in construction industry

1. Scaffolding
Safety Measures

2. Fall Protection
Types of fall protection that can be used on a scaffold:
• Safety Nets
• Personal Fall Arrest System
• Guardrails

3. Unstable Base
• In case of mobile scaffolds, make sure the wheels are
locked
• The ground should be at the same level and firm enough to
support the scaffold

4. Unsafe Planks And Decks
• Planks made of sturdy materials to be used
• If boards are used, it should be free of cracks, knots and
holes

5. Overloading
• Do not overload the scaffold
• Maximum weight of a scaffold includes weight of workers,
materials and tools

6. Unsafe Ladders
Ladder must be in a good condition and secured to the scaffold
Ensure that the scaffold is placed at a safe angle
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7. Maintenance
• Scaffolds must be properly maintained
• An inspection of scaffold before every use is a must
• Properly maintained and inspected scaffolds are necessary
to avoid any mishap

8. Certification
Scaffolds used must meet the
industry standards
It should be certified by
authorized organization/person

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