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0 0 <br /> 46 API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 1646 <br /> A.2—WORKING AT HEIGHTS—SECTION 7 <br /> A.2 Procedures To Erect/Move/Dismantle Scaffolding <br /> A.2.1 Erection: All scaffolds shall be designed,erected,moved,dismantled and altered under the supervision of a qualified <br /> person as defined by OSHA or applicable state regulations. Scaffolds shall be constructed according to the design and used as <br /> intended. <br /> A.2.2 Secure Footing: Scaffolds shall have a secure footing, top rails, mid rails and toe boards with full work platform <br /> planking when there is a possibility of falling of more than six(6)feet. <br /> A.2.3 Height vs. Base Dimension: Free-standing scaffold towers used externally shall not be higher to the top platform <br /> level than three times the minimum base dimension,unless secured to a permanent structure.For internal use only,the height to <br /> platform may rise to 3.5 times the minimum base dimension. <br /> A.2.4 Wheel Locks:All wheels shall be locked when wheeled scaffold towers are in use.No person is permitted to remain on <br /> any scaffold tower platform while the tower is being moved. <br /> A.2.5 Tagging Scaffolding:Scaffolding shall be tagged with a red flag indicating that it is not to be used and replaced with <br /> a green tag when the scaffold is okay for use. <br /> A.2.6 Ladder Access: Ladder access shall be provided for all scaffolds so that cross-bracing and framing are not used as a <br /> means of access. <br /> A.2.7 Leveling: Screw jacks shall be used to level scaffolds if necessary.Never use blocks. <br /> A.2.8 Attachment to Structures: Scaffolds shall be tied to a structure every thirty (30)feet in length and twenty-six(26) <br /> feet in height. <br /> A.2.9 Working Platform Planks:Working platform planks shall extend at least six(6)inches beyond supports. <br /> A.2.10 Falling Object Hazards: Where hazards of falling materials from the scaffold exist,netting shall be provided or the <br /> area around the bottom of the scaffold shall be barricaded. <br /> A.2.11 Qualified Person Requirement:Scaffolds shall be erected,moved,dismantled and altered under the supervision of <br /> a qualified person. <br /> A.2.12 Inspection: Scaffolding shall be inspected daily by a qualified individual.These inspections shall be documented. <br />