#Shore scaffold meaning manual

Guardrails must be 2 X 4 inches, or the equivalent, approximately 42 inches high, with a midrail, when required. Scaffolds 4 feet to 10 feet in height having a minimum horizontal dimension in either direction of less than 45 inches, shall have standard guardrails installed on all open sides and ends of the platform. Guardrails and toe boards shall be installed on all open sides and ends of platforms more than 10 feet above the ground or floor, except where needle beam scaffolds and floats are used. Damaged or weakened scaffolds shall not be used until all repairs have been completed. Scaffolds shall not be altered or moved horizontally while they are in use or occupied.Īny scaffold damaged or weakened from any cause shall be immediately repaired. No scaffold shall be erected, moved, dismantled, or altered except under the supervision of a competent person(s) or as requested for corrective reasons by the environment, health and safety specialist. Unstable objects such as barrels, boxes, loose brick, or concrete blocks, shall not be used to support scaffolds or planks. The footing or anchorage for scaffolds shall be sound, rigid, and capable of carrying the maximum intended load without settling or displacement. All scaffolds erected on University property shall be erected in accordance with the requirements of this section and all OSHA regulations that apply to the specific type of scaffolding that is being used. These requirements are to apply to all employees that work on scaffold work surfaces.

It is the intent of the University to provide maximum protection to all employees by the issuance of these requirements. The purpose of these requirements is to ensure that all safe work practices are followed when erecting, altering, working on, and dismantling scaffolds. Scaffolds shall be furnished and erected in accordance with the OSHA 1910.28 standard for employees who are engaged in work that cannot be done safely from the ground or from solid construction.

#Shore scaffold meaning manual

Industrial Maintenance and Construction/Support Services Safety Manual - Scaffolding Requirements