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Posted By Steve Simpson
Hello, I am new to this site but I am wondering if anyone could shed some light on my query.
Is there a maximum gap inwhich scaffold boards can be apart, on a scaffold lift?
Or can someone explain to me what the regulation is regarding scaffold boarding.
Thanking you in advance for any info.
Cheers
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Posted By Brian Peirce
Steve
The gap between scaffolding boards should be kept as small as possible but should not exceed 25 mm.
BS 2482 is the British Standard that sets out the standards to which scaffolds should comply.
Hope this helps.
Brian
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Posted By Brickie
Hi Brian,
Thanks very much for that.
Would you be able to tell me if a gap was to exceed 25mm what measures could or should be in place to ensure safety ?
Many thanks
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Posted By AlB
Brickie,
As stated, max gap not to exceed 25mm, but they must be as tight as possible (ie you can not design the scaffold with 25mm gaps deliberately!). Gap can be greater where standards get in the way, but they must sit in tight to the standards.
Good scaffolders will cater for tight fitting boards. Poor scaffolders won't.
Answer to your last question - change scaffolders or change design. Otherwise close-board the scaffold, although this will add to cost.
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Posted By Brian Peirce
Brickie
I agree with AlB's response.
Brian
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Posted By Brickie
Hi Brian and AIB,
Your information is priceless.
The reason for asking is that I have recently had an accident and the scaffold board closest to building and the next board to it was seperated by the standard. As the inside board was not secured, my foot went between the gap and I was carrying a block at the time and have broken my hand as a result.
I have not returned to site to complete accident book as I have only just been released from hospital.
What should I do next? I have got no photos of the condition of the scaffold before the accident.
Cheers for any help or advice you might be able to give me
Brickie,
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Posted By AlB
Brickie,
First of all contact the site and ensure the incident is recorded. I presume the Site Manager was aware of the incident anyway and would have recorded the incident whilst you were in hospital.
Once it's recorded ensure that the the Scaffolder is aware (this will be done through the Principal Contractor).
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Posted By Brian Peirce
Brickie
Again,I would totally agree with AlB's advice.
The Principal Contractor is also required to ensure the scaffolding is regularly inspected and that records are kept.Notwithstanding the fact that it should be erected correctly in the first place.
Sorry to hear about your injury.
Best Regards
Brian
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Posted By James M
Assumptions, assumptions, assumptions!!!
How has anyone from the information provided determined that the site came under CDM and that there was a principle contractor involved?
Also read Reg 13 & 14 of the WAH regs regarding employers’ and employees duties. If this duty had been carried out would the IP have been working there?
I would also contest any late reporting of accidents. Unless the IP was taken away in an ambulance there is no reason why it shouldn't be reported on the day. Failure to comply with site rules and CDM regs if applicable.
get well soon.
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