Scaffolds erecting/dismantling

Scaffolding — Erecting/Dismantling Alternate — Sign-Off Sheet... 

This sign-off sheet documents the employees who have taken part in a training session on Scaffolding — Erecting/Dismantling Alternate at this company, ... 

Ensure that your employees can recognize the hazards of scaffold erection and dismantling, and the procedures they must follow in order to minimize the hazards. 

Sawyer should be given training on proper scaffolding erection and dismantling. 

Failing to have the scaffold erected and dismantled under the supervision of a competent person. 

In addition, scaffold erects and dismantlers are to provided with fall protection where the installation and use of such protection is feasible and does not create a greater hazard. 

Scaffolds shall be erected, moved, dismantled, or altered only under the supervision and direction of a competent person qualified In scaffold erection, moving, dismantling or alteration. Such activities shall be performed only by experienced and trained employees selected for such work by the competent person. 

General Overview of Scaffolding regulations and standards erection/dismantling planning PPE and proper procedures fall protection materials handling access... 

All scaffolds should have an assembly, use and dismantling plan. Before accepting a scaffold erected by a specialist scaffolding sub-contractor for use, the site supervisor must check the scaffold and obtain a handing-over certificate. 

Are scaffolds erected, altered and dismantled by competent persons ... 

The employer shall provide safe means of access for each employee erecting or dismantling a scaffold where the provision of safe access is feasible and does not create a greater hazard. The employer shall have a competent person determine whether it is feasible or would pose a greater hazard to provide, and have employees use a safe means of access. This determination shall be based on site conditions and the type of scaffold being erected or dismantled. Hook-on or attachable ladders shall be installed as soon as scaffold erection has progressed to a point that permits safe installation and use. 

Are scaffolds erected and dismantled under the direction of a competent person Are there guardrails and toeboards on all open sides and ends of scaffold platforms 10 ft. or more above the ground ... 

Who Competent person(s) (i.e., trained) must supervise the erection, moving, dismantling, or alteration of scaffolds. 

Now, you must provide safe access for employees erecting or dismantling supported scaffolds. 

Fall protection on scaffolds during erection and dismantling... 

When erecting or dismantling tubular welded frame scaffolds, refer to the requirements in 29 CFR 1926.45l(e)(9)(iii). 

In addition, OSHA provides non-mandatory Appendix D of the scaffold rule to serve as a guide to assist employers when evaluating the training needs of employees erecting or dismantling supported scaffolds. You may need to address topics or situations not mentioned in the appendix. 

When you have reason to belief that an employee lacks the skill or understanding needed for safe work involving the erection, use, or dismantling of scaffolds, you must retrain that employee so that the requisite proficiency is regained. 

Erecting and dismantling scaffolding is one of the most dangerous jobs in construction. There are two areas that OSHA is concerned about when employees are erecting and dismantling scaffolding access to scaffolds and the use of fall protection. 

Your employer must have a competent person determine the feasibility and safety of providing fall protection for employees erecting or dismantling supported scaffolds. If the installation and use of such fall protection is feasible and does not create a greater hazard, then your employer is required to provide fall protection for employees erecting or dismantling supported scaffolds... 

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