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i <br /> i <br /> I <br /> D. Ensure that all workers on the platform and in the area are alerted that the scaffold will <br /> t be moving. <br /> E. If the scaffold is low enough to ride safely,workers should be sure to crouch low to the <br /> platform while holding on to the guardrails. <br /> F. The Gest policy is to never allow anyone to ride a mobile scaffold. <br /> STATIONARY SCAFFOLDS <br /> Stationary scaffolds may be either manufactured or job-built. In either case,the scaffolding must meet OSHA <br /> and industry standards. <br /> Procedures for Erecting and Dismantling Stationary Scaffolds: <br /> 1. Inspection <br /> A. Survey the job site for hazards such as earth fulls (soft ground),ditches, debris, high tension wires, <br /> unguarded openings and any other hazardous condition. <br /> B. If any job site is not safe, do not proceed with erection of scaffolds until the unsafe condition is <br /> corrected. <br /> 2. Layout <br /> A. Establish how scaffolding will be laid out as to how cornier returns are to be made, tie-offs to be <br /> secured,and openings located. <br /> B. Whenever practical,start at the highest grade level and set the base nun fi•on here. <br /> 3. Erection Procedures <br /> { A. Base plates(rigid or adjustable): All scaffold legs should rest upon base plates. Base plates should <br /> have support adequate to sustain the load and prevent horizontal movement. When scaffolding is <br /> resting on earth or other such material,the base plate should rest on a pad the equivalent of a 2 <br /> x 10 x 10 inch base. Base pads are not required on firm surfaces such as concrete,steel,asphalt,etc. <br /> except under extreme loading conditions. <br /> B. Use adjusting screws or other approved methods, instead of blocking, to adjust too uneven grade <br /> conditions. <br /> C. The base rum should be level and plumb by using rigid or adjustable base plates. <br /> D. Each base frame should be properly braced. All frames or panels should be braced b horizontal <br /> P P Y p Y i <br /> bracing,cross bracing or combination thereof for securing vertical members together laterally. <br /> E. Free standing scaffold towers should be restrained from tipping by guying or other means. <br /> F. Never climb on cross braces(anytime). <br /> G. All scaffolding accessories should be used and installed in accordance with the manufacturers <br /> recommended procedure. <br /> H. Scaffolds and their components should be capable of supporting,without failure,at least 4 times the <br /> maximum intended load. <br /> 1. Do not erect scaffolds near any electrical power lines unless proper precautions are taken. <br /> J. Scaffold levels above the base nm should be installed in the following manner: <br /> I. Plum level and tie-off all scaffolds as erection proceeds. <br /> 2. Do not force braces to fit. <br /> 3. Position work planks. <br /> 4. Raise frames and set in place. <br /> 5. Install braces and guards(handrails,toeboards,screens,etc.)as required. <br /> 6. Install ties to building or structure where required. <br /> 7. Make final inspection of installation. <br /> i <br /> f <br />