Posted By paul spear
PAS SCAFFOLDING HAS BEEN TRADING FOR NEARLY TEN YEARS AND SURVIVED THROUGH SHEAR HARD WORK,
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The question you ask" window cleaners!!!!!ladders"
you should not be looking for legal notes or case studies you should be looking at the job you have asked them to do" being? you?the person instructing or asking them to do"
Law is as complex as you make it!!!!!!
if your not happy or comfortable with what you see then say stop!!
I HAVE ATTACHED SOME NOTES FOR YOU TO PONDER AT YOUR LESURE.
Be the first person to ask a window cleaner for a method statement and and the rest.
INOVATION AND A LOT OF HELP FROMS our CLIENTS.
NOW IT’S TIME TO CHANGE
AUTHORISED PERSON –
MAIN CONTRACTOR-
SITE NAME-
DATE01/06/07
SAFE SYSTEMS OF WORK
VERSION 1.2
NEW RULES
LEGSLATION CHANGES
PAS SCAFFOLDING CODE OF CONDUCT AND SAFE SYSTEMS
ISSUE DATE
VERSION 1.2
ALL OBJECTIVE VIEWS ARE INTRINSIC TO OUR PROGRESION.
YOU MATTER? WE WANT YOUR OPINIONS
We are not all the same, allow for correction.?
We are all the same no room for correction.?
No correction necessary?.
SETTING STANDARDS WE CAN KEEP.
K.I.S ACRONYM “KEEP IT SIMPLE”
PERSONAL LAWS THAT THE PAS SCAFFOLD TEAM WILL AIM FOR , FROM THE MANAGEMENT THROUGH TO THE NEW APPRENTACES.
LAW 1
BY MY ACTIONS OR INACTION I WILL NOT ALLOW HARM OR POTENCIALY HARM TO ANY OTHER!
LAW 2
BY MY ACTIONS OR INACTIONS IWILL NOT ALLOW MY SELF TO BE HARMED OR POTENCIALY HARMED!
LAW 3
RESPECT OTHERS AND BY MY ACTIONS GAIN RESPECT FROM OTHERS!
Short term: Understanding Why?
Scaffolding is a qualitative industry. “Artistic discipline” Each individual scaffolder through there professional and life experiences will approach the erection of scaffolds differently. With all artistic disciplines there is individual interpretation.
Scaffold training is practical based, while this has been acceptable for the past 34 years ”scaffolding was made a skilled profession in 1971” the social and industrial needs and values have or are changing.
Slowly change the scaffolder’s boundaries?
The Access industry is a Quallative discipline?
The Access industry is a Quantative discipline?
We are not all the same, allow for correction.
We are all the same no room for correction.
No correction necessary.
Definition of a ticket/ Scaff tag sheet and inspection.
A ticket / scafftag are an erection and an inspection record placed on a prominent position preferably near the point of access on scaffolds erected.
The pas scaffold team leader will place a completed scafftag/ticket on every completed scaffold structure.
The pas scaffold team leader will then issue a handover certificate to the client and or clients authorized person.
The pas scaffold team leader will then enter the ticket /tag number and details in the maintenance and inspection record kept on site.
The pas scaffold team leader will then inspect the scaffold for defect or misuse every seven days and or when the client requests an additional inspection.
In the event of alteration, misuse or removal of any part or parts of the scaffold the client/main contractor will Take full responsibility for the maintenance and inspection of the scaffold erected on site.
All alterations, reinstating and or maintenance will be carried out as soon as is reasonable possible and the client will be liable until the scaffold or parts of the scaffold are reinstated by a competent person.
The scafftag/ ticket will not be replaced on unsafe scaffolds until all actions have been taken to rectify the scaffold and controls put in place to stop reoccurrence.
Once the scaffold has been off hired in righting or verbally by trusted clients
The scafftag/ticket will be removed and a do not use sign will replace the ticket.
Regulation 29 of the construction (Health safety and welfare)Regulation 1996
Regulation 29 of the construction (Health safety and welfare)Regulation 1996
Schedule 8
A written report of inspection must be carried out within the working day of the inspection.
Schedule 8
A copy of the written report must be logged in the Pas scaffold office within 24hrs.
Ticket sheet
Step 1 The Client
Client criteria
Safety ethos.
? The client will have safe working practices and ethos.
? The client will have a safe well managed site free from harm.
? The client will access and control all risks to Pas scaffold employees.
? The client will accept and respect Pas scaffolds Safe systems and task protocol.
? The client will not expect Pas scaffolding operatives to take uncontrolled risks.
? The client will Report any issues back to pas scaffold management.
? The client will respect all regulations and set out in civil and statute law.
Financial ethos.
? The client will be financially capable of managing accessed risks.
? The client will be financially capable of payment as set out on invoices.
? The client will respect dates and deadlines set out on Pas scaffold documents.
? The client will not exceed limits set on Pas scaffold documentation.
Personal interaction.
? The client will interact with Pas Operatives clearly, politely and positively.
? The client will Accept and log all paperwork issued by Pas scaffold.
? The client will Respect objective views and values.
? The client will accept and respect Pas scaffolds Safe systems and task protocol.
We are not all the same, allow for correction?
We are all the same no room for correction?
No correction necessary?
Ticket sheet
Step 2 The site
Site criteria
Safety ethos.
? The site will have safe working practices and ethos.
? The site will have a safe well managed place of work free from harm.
? The site will access and control all risks to Pas scaffold employees.
? The site will accept and respect Pas scaffolds Safe systems and task protocol.
? The site will Report any issues back to pas scaffold management.
? The site will respect all regulations and set out in civil and statute law.
? The site will be financially capable of managing accessed risks.
? The site will respect dates and deadlines set out on Pas scaffold documents.
? The Site will not exceed limits set on Pas scaffold documentation.
Personal interaction.
? The client’s site representative will interact with Pas Operatives clearly, politely and positively.
? The clients site representative will Accept and log all paperwork issued by Pas scaffold.
? The clients site representative will Respect objective views and values.
? The client’s site representative will accept and respect Pas scaffolds Safe systems and task protocol.
We are not all the same, allow for correction?
We are all the same no room for correction?
No correction necessary?
Ticket sheet
Step 3 The team leader “High 5”
The team leader criteria
? Competent and comfortable with working at heights.
? The Ability to work safely day in day out.
? Minimum part 2 cis “citb” scaffolder, plus 5 years experience.
? Full UK driving license.
? Motivated to progress professionally.
? Motivated to progress educationally.
? Able to be challenged on there views and experiences.
? Respect others views and values
? Represent pas Scaffolding with a professional aptitude and manor.
? Take and carryout clear verbal or written instruction.
? Give clear verbal or written instruction.
? Transfer all information to and from PAS base office and site.
? IT literate
? Use safely and professionally all equipment provided.
? Respect all equipment provided to carryout there daily duties.
? No there personal and professional limits and not exceed those limits
? Understand Pas Scaffold Systems.
? Reliable.
? Work well in a team environment.
? Will wear any PPE which has been accessed necessary by either client representative or PAS Scaffolding management
We are not all the same, allow for correction?
We are all the same no room for correction?
No correction necessary?
Ticket sheet
Step 4 aiming team leader “Aiming High 5”
The Aiming team leader “Aiming High 5” criteria
? Competent and comfortable with working at heights.
? The Ability to work safely day in day out.
? Full UK driving license.
? Motivated to progress professionally.
? Motivated to progress educationally.
? Able to be challenged on there views and experiences.
? Respect others views and values
? Represent pas Scaffolding with a professional aptitude and manor.
? Take and carryout clear verbal or written instruction.
? Give clear verbal or written instruction.
? Transfer all information to and from PAS base office and site.
? IT literate
? Use safely and professionally all equipment provided.
? Respect all equipment provided to carryout there daily duties.
? No there personal and professional limits and not exceed those limits
? Understand Pas Scaffold Systems.
? Reliable.
? Work well in a team environment.
? Will wear any PPE which has been accessed necessary by either client representative or PAS Scaffolding management
?
We are not all the same, allow for correction?
We are all the same no room for correction?
No correction necessary?
Ticket sheet
Step 5 Authorised by “client’s representative
Definition of a authorised person.
A person chosen to represent a client.
A person chosen to carry out the clients instruction.
A person chosen to implement and monitor safe system implemented.
A person chosen to enforce safe systems local to there duties and area.
A person chosen to implement programs set out.
A person chosen to implement a good safety ethos. “As below”
A person chosen to implement a good financial ethos. “As below”
A person chosen to interact with individuals on site. ”As below”
Safety ethos.
The Authorised person will have safe working practices and ethos.
? The Authorised person will have a safe well managed site free from harm.
? The Authorised person will access and control all risks to Pas scaffold employees.
? The Authorised person will accept and respect Pas scaffolds Safe systems and task protocol.
? The Authorised person will not expect Pas scaffolding operatives to take uncontrolled risks.
? The Authorised person will Report any issues back to pas scaffold management.
? The Authorised person will respect all regulations set out in civil and statute law.
Financial ethos.
The Authorised person will be capable of managing accessed risks.
? The Authorised person will be capable of payment as set out on invoices.
? The Authorised person will respect dates and deadlines set out on Pas scaffold documents.
? The Authorised person will not exceed limits set on Pas scaffold documentation.
Personal interaction.
? The Authorised person will interact with Pas Operatives clearly, politely and positively.
? The Authorised person will Accept and log all paperwork issued by Pas scaffold.
? Respect objective views and values.
Ticket sheet
Step 6 the invoice number
Invoice number criteria.
Pas scaffold and clients information.
? Date of work carried out.
? Date of invoice.
? The name and address of Pas scaffold.
? Pas scaffolds logo.
? The name and address of the client.
? The name and address of the site where work has been carried out.
? The person who authorised the work.
? A brief description of work carried out.
? Pas scaffolds credit terms.
? Pas scaffolds telephone numbers, fax number, web site , email address.
Scaffold information on invoice.
? If the amount invoiced is contract.
? If the amount invoiced is extra to contract.
? If the amount invoiced is for scaffold erection.
? If the amount invoiced is for hire of scaffolds erected.
? Scaffold state, if incomplete.
? If the scaffold is incomplete the percentage that is complete.
? Is the amount for work carried out for maintenance and or alteration?
? Order information on invoice
? Pas scaffold ticket number.
? The clients order number.
? The client’s representatives name.
? Evidence of order. “Clients written order”
? Vat number.
Financials information on invoice.
? Sub total amount.
? Total amount due.
? Vat total amount
Ticket sheet
Step 7 The scaffold Structure.
Scaffold criteria.
Scaffold structure to be used for , set out by scafftag
Definition of light duty scaffold ;150 kg per square meter per platform
Definition of General purpose scaffold ;200kg per square meter per platform
Definition of heavy duty scaffold ;250 kg per square meter per platform
Engineer drawings needed
Definition of special purpose scaffold ;Additional expertise and knowledge needed.
User type will replace scaffold structure.
General construction use
brick work ,
roof work,
Form work,
Timber work,
Ground work,
Inspection/investigation
Other
General Engineering use
Mechanical work,
Insulation work ,
Electrical work,
Instrument work.
Welding.
Inspection/investigation
Other
General Demolition use
High risk, stop and call manager immediately
other
We are not all the same, allow for correction?
We are all the same no room for correction?
No correction necessary?
Ticket sheet
Step 8 The Scaffold information and site area
Scaffold information and site area , Criteria.
Scaffold information and site area
? Remember Name of building
? Remember Name of room
? Remember Height from ground level
? Remember Key reference “near fire exit, near tank ect “
? Remember Any additional or relevant information needed
? Remember you are justifying what you have erected.
? Remember you are justifying why you have erected the scaffold.
? Remember you are justifying where you have erected scaffold.
Special information you feel that should be recorded.
? Scaffold information and site area can also be used to
? Convey any difficulties encountered.
? Any scaffold materials cut or damaged.
? Any damage to third parties. ”non pas scaffold articles or objects”
? Please feel free to use this space for any other issue.
? Any specials over and above your usual duties.
We are not all the same, allow for correction?
We are all the same no room for correction?
No correction necessary?
Ticket sheet
Step 9 The Scaffold types
Scaffold type criteria.
Handrail definition.
Handrails are a Physical temporary barrier erected to stop or reduce the risk of?
? Handrail will stop or reduce the risk of Person falling from heights.
? Handrail with toe board will reduce or stop the risk of a person and or objects falling from heights
Handrail spacing.
We are not all the same, allow for correction?
We are all the same no room for correction?
No correction necessary?
Ticket sheet
Step 10 The Scaffold types birdcage
Scaffold type criteria.
Birdcage definition.
Birdcage scaffold is a scaffold erected to provide access to large volume areas?
A birdcage can be many elevations and have different size bays depending on final use and scaffold user type.
Other terms for birdcage are as below.
? Crash deck
? Pigeon coat
Sample
Team leader who erected the above scaffold is;
£100 bonus is given to the individual who erected the above scaffold.
Ticket sheet
Step 11 The Scaffold type Suspended scaffold.
Scaffold type criteria.
Suspended scaffold definition.
Suspended scaffold is a scaffold erected when it is not reasonable or practicable to erect any other scaffold access platforms.
Suspended scaffolds are a higher risk than standard scaffolds to erect and dismantle and should be a final choice to other access types.
Other terms for suspended scaffolds are as below.
? Hanger
? Dropper
Sample
Team leader who erected the above scaffold is;
£100 bonus is given to the individual who erected the above scaffold.
Ticket sheet
Step 12 The Scaffold type tower scaffold.
Scaffold type criteria.
Tower scaffold definition.
Tower scaffold is a scaffold erected to form access or other to small volume areas Tower scaffolds can have multiple elevations and contain 4 number standards only.
Other terms for tower scaffolds are as below.
? Access tower
? Platform scaffold
A quality scaffold erected by Pas scaffolding.
Traditional values
New ideals
Modern technology “Layher system scaffold”
Team leader who erected the above scaffold is; L Collins
£100 bonus is given to the individual who erected the above scaffold.
Ticket sheet
Step 13 The Scaffold type staircase scaffold.
Scaffold type criteria.
Staircase scaffold definition.
Staircase scaffold is a scaffold erected to improve access and egress where it is accessed that ladder are not reasonable practicable to use.
Other terms for tower scaffolds are as below.
? System staircase
? Mobile staircase
Sample
Team leader who erected the above scaffold is;
£100 bonus is given to the individual who erected the above scaffold.
Ticket sheet
Step 14 the Scaffold type alloy tower scaffold.
Scaffold type criteria.
Alloy tower scaffold definition.
Alloy tower scaffold is a multi platform scaffold widely used as a cost affective option to traditional scaffold. Alloy tower scaffold is usually system based in self interlocking.
Other terms for tower scaffolds are as below.
? Quick fit
? Mobile tower
Sample
Team leader who erected the above scaffold is;
£100 bonus is given to the individual who erected the above scaffold.
Ticket sheet
Step 15 the Scaffold type canter lever scaffold.
Scaffold type criteria.
Canter lever scaffold definition.
Canter lever scaffold is platform from a fixed point i.e. other scaffold and is a substitute to additional platforms where it is not reasonable practicable to erect from fixed ground level.
Other terms for tower scaffolds are as below.
? Truss out
? Fan
Sample
Team leader who erected the above scaffold is;
£100 bonus is given to the individual who erected the above scaffold.
Ticket sheet
Step 16 the Scaffold type Mat scaffold.
Scaffold type criteria.
Mat scaffold definition.
Mat scaffold is platform. Utilizing fixed objects “i.e. Steel girders and or beams” to act ass load dispersal points or erected over small voids or holes.
Other terms for tower scaffolds are as below.
? Lay down
? Blanket scaffolds
Sample
Team leader who erected the above scaffold is;
£100 bonus is given to the individual who erected the above scaffold.
Ticket sheet
Step 17 The Scaffold type independent scaffold.
Scaffold type criteria.
Independent scaffold definition.
Independent scaffold can be a maximum of 2 meters wide “between standards” multiple elevations and as long as is reasonable practicable.
Other terms for tower scaffolds are as below.
? Brick layer scaffold
? Standard scaffold
Sample
Team leader who erected the above scaffold is;
£100 bonus is given to the individual who erected the above scaffold.
Ticket sheet
Step 16 The Scaffold type Mat scaffold.
Scaffold type criteria.
Special scaffold definition.
Mat scaffold is platform utilizing fixed objects “i.e. Steel girders and or beams” to act ass load dispersal points or erected over small voids or holes.
Other terms for tower scaffolds are as below.
? Lay down
? Blanket scaffolds
Sample
Team leader who erected the above scaffold is;
£100 bonus is given to the individual who erected the above scaffold.
Quote
The right way.
Pas scaffold and clients information.
? Date of Quote
? The name and address of Pas scaffold.
? Pas scaffolds logo.
? The name and address of the client.
? The name and address of the site where work has been carried out.
? The person who authorised the work.
? A brief description of work carried out.
? Pas scaffolds credit terms.
? Pas scaffolds telephone numbers, fax number, web site, email address.
Scaffold information on Quote.
? Is the quote contract.
? Is the quote extra to contract?
? Is the quote for scaffold erection?
? Is the quote for hire of scaffolds erected?
? Scaffold state, if incomplete.
? Is the quote for maintenance and or alteration?
Order information on Quote.
? Pas scaffold ticket number.
? The client’s representatives name.
? Vat number.
Financials information on invoice.
? Sub total amount.
? Total amount due.
? Vat total amount
? Due grand total.
We are not all the same, allow for correction?
We are all the same no room for correction?
No correction necessary?
Team leader’s duties.
Team leaders will set an example by.
? Wearing all PPe issued.
? Erect all scaffolds to the best of there ability
? Dismantle all scaffolds to the best of there ability
? Represent pas scaffold to the best of there ability
? Interact with the client on site professionally
? Place tag on scaffold after erection
? Hand scaffolds erected over to client “by giving the client a hand over agreement
? Manage there team mate to the best of there ability
? Relay all information from site to Pas scaffolds office
? Relay all information from Pas scaffolds office to site
? Make sure that all new scaffolds have a ticket or scafftag in places.
? Being reliable and trust worthy.
? Acting safe.
? Working safe
? Thinking safe
? No there limits
Represent Pas scaffold in all areas! Professionally
We are not all the same, allow for correction?
We are all the same no room for correction?
No correction necessary?
New technologies
Pas scaffold has and is developing a purpose built software system witch fixes certain boundaries.
These boundaries are set into three categories listed below.
Legislation
Regulation set up under statute law which is defined by red text on this and these documents.
Health and safety at Work Act 1974
The construction (lifting Operations) Regulations 1961
The Management of Health and safety at work Regulations 1992
The Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992
The Construction (Health, Safety and welfare) Regulations 1996
Codes of conduct
Codes of conduct Set up by access industry professional bodies which is defined by amber text on this and these documents.
Codes of conduct information taken from as below
CITB “construction industry training board”
BS 1129 Specification for portable timber ladders, steps, trestles and lightweight staging
BS 1139 Metal scaffolding
BS 2482 Specification for timber scaffold boards
BS 5973 Code of Practice for access and working scaffolds and special scaffold structures in steal.
BS 5974 Code of practice for temporarily installed suspended scaffolds and access equipment.
BS 5975 Code of practice for false work.
Other references
National association of scaffolding.SG4
Contractors technical guidance note TG5:91
CITB: a guide to practical scaffolding
Ian st johns Nebosh Managing safely.
Evidence
Evidential and informational text will be set out in black.
Analogies and prose will be set out in green text.
Unsafe acts.
What unsafe act means and who it applies to is set out in the numbered bullet points below?
1) Pas scaffolding employees.
2) Pas scaffolding sub contractors.
3) Pas scaffoldings Clients.
4) Pas scaffoldings clients authorised person.
Gross misconduct definition
An unsafe act that has or the potential to cause serious injury harm or damage to person’s plant or machinery.
Gross misconduct has the penalty of instant dismissal or refusal to quote for.
Misconduct definition
An unsafe act that has or the potential to Cause injury, harm or damage to persons plant or machinery.
Misconduct has the penalty of instant dismissal or serious reprimand or refusal to quote for.
Breach of pas scaffolds code of conduct.
Misuse, abuse or failure to carry out instruction or behave to the best of there ability and or leave, erect or dismantle a scaffold in an unsafe manor.
3 written warning indicates an inability to work or act safely
3 written warning will have the penalty of dismissal or refusal to quote for.
Safe acts.
Pas scaffolding would rather reward professional and positive behaviour than discipline unsafe or unreasonable behaviour.
Pas scaffolding is committed to professional and positive employees.
Pas scaffolding is committed to professional and positive sub contractors.
Pas scaffolding is committed to professional and positive clients.
Pas scaffolding is committed to professional and positive client’s representatives.
We are not all the same, allow for correction.
We are all the same no room for correction.
No correction necessary.
The below will be worn at all times: -
Safety Boots
Safety Helmet
Safety Overalls
Safety Harness
We will also implement any procedures set out in the site safe systems of work.
We are not all the same, allow for correction?
We are all the same no room for correction?
No correction necessary?
Pas scaffold
Construction of scaffolds
All scaffolds and working platforms should be properly constructed to provide adequate working space and comply with the construction (health, safety and welfare) Regulations 1996 and, where appropriate, The construction (Lifting Operations) Regulations 1961.
No scaffold may be erected, modified or dismantled, except under the supervision of an experienced and competent person, and all structures should be inspected by the competent person before use.
Competent person There is no legal definition of this term in the Construction Regulations, but elsewhere it is accepted as:
A person who has practical and theoretical knowledge together with actual experience of what they are to examine, so as to enable them to detect errors, Defects, faults or weaknesses which it is the purpose of the examination or inspection to discover; and to assess the importance of any such discovery.
Legislation
Health and safety at Work Act 1974
The construction (lifting Operations) Regulations 1961
The Management of Health and safety at work Regulations 1992
The Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992
The Construction (Health, Safety and welfare) Regulations 1996
References
HSE publications
Construction Information Sheet 10 Tower scaffolds
British Standards
BS 1129 Specification for portable timber ladders, steps, trestles and lightweight staging
BS 1139 Metal scaffolding
BS 2482 Specification for timber scaffold boards
BS 5973 Code of Practice for access and working scaffolds and special scaffold structures in steal.
BS 5974 Code of practice for temporarily installed suspended scaffolds and access equipment.
BS 5975 Code of practice for false work.
Other references
National association of scaffolding
Contractors technical guidance note TG2005
CITB: a guide to practical scaffolding
Preparation and planning
Your attention is drawn to the provisions of the management of health and safety at work regulations 1992 and the manual handling operations regulations 1992, particularly in relation to risk assessments.
The management of health and safety at work regulations 1992.
These place a requirement on every employer to make a suitable and sufficient assessment of every work activity, to detect and define any hazard to employees which might be encountered during there work or to any other person who might be effected by there operations.
Once those hazards identified, it is then the employer’s duty to put control measures into place, to remove or reduce those hazards as far as is reasonably practicable.
Where a hazard is identified that requires it, the employer must offer health surveillance to employees, which must be appropriate, taking into account the risks to their health and safety that have been identified .
The employer must provide employees with comprehensible and relevant information on any risks that exits in the work place and of any control measures that are in place to reduce those risks.
The employee, intern, has a duty under these regulations to tell the employer of any work situation which presents a risk to themselves or there work mates, or of any matter which affects the health and safety of themselves or there work mates:
The manual handling operations regulations 1992
Each employer must, as far practicable avoid the need for employees to carry out any manual handling operations. Where this is not possible, the employer must make an assessment of the work to be carried out and take appropriate steps to reduce the risk of injury to any employees.
All employees must use the safe system of work that have been put into place by there employer.
Both sets of regulations require that, additionally the employer provides employees with adequate information, instruction and training to be able to carry out any work task to the best of there ability and in complete safety.
(for further information see construction site safety, module 2, General Safety Legislation)
Basic Scaffolding components
Before the erection of any scaffold the following points must be clearly defined:
• What is the scaffold for?
• Exactly where is it to be erected?
• What materials are to be used?
• Can safe access be provided for the erection and use of the scaffold?
• How many working platforms will there be?
• What loadings will be imposed upon those working platforms, and on the scaffold as a whole?
• Is the ground condition where the scaffold is to be erected suitable?
• How and where can the scaffold be tied in?
• What bracing will be required?
We are not all the same, allow for correction?
We are all the same no room for correction?
No correction necessary?
General conditions and provisions
The construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996 repealed the remaining sections of the Construction (General Provisions) Regulations 1961, the whole of the Construction (working places) Regulations 1966 and The Construction (health and welfare) regulations 1996. Notwithstanding this, the health and safety at work act 1974 and the management of health and safety at work regulations 1992 require that a safe place and method of his work is provided and maintained and that risk assessments are carried out in respect of each and every action
Whilst the construction (health, safety and welfare) regulations are not as prescriptive as the 1996 Regulations, the following points, with regards to the safe use of scaffolds, still apply.
• A safe place of work, with safe access and egress, must be provided and properly maintained
Reference
The Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare)
Regulations 1996, Regulation 6
• Scaffolding must only be erected, altered and dismantled under the supervision of a competent person and then only by people with adequate experience
Reference
The Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare)
Regulations 1996, Regulation 6(8)
• Scaffolding must be constructed of sound, strong material. Tubes should not be split, cracked, rusty, bent or distorted, and the timber used for boarding must be of the right type
Reference
BS 5973, Paragraph 6.2
• A scaffold should be properly maintained inspected frequently, to check that all parts are serviceable and properly secured to prevent accidental displacement
Reference
The Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare)
Regulations 1996, Schedule 2
• No scaffold shall be left partly erected or dismantled unless adequate notices are displayed and unless blocked
Materials
• Tubes and fittings must comply with BS 1139 Part 1. Ends should be cut square and clean, free from, any bends or distortion, corrosion, lamination splits or surface flaws
• Fittings should be free from...