OSHA Toolbox Talk: Scaffolding

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General Information

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Scaffolding Safety Discussion

• Common scaffold hazards include unstable bases, inadequate footings and cross bracing, unsafe access and absence of guardrails and defective platforms.
  
  Here are general requirements on safety precaution:
  • All scaffolds are to be capable of supporting, without failure, at least 4 times the maximum intended load.
  • Never allow debris/materials to collect on scaffold.
  • Always use netting to catch anything that falls.
  • Make sure scaffold is secure.
  • Do not stand on ties, guardrails, or extensions.
  • Do not overreach outside the guardrails.
  • Stay off scaffold during loading or unloading.
  • Replace guardrails after loading or unloading.
  • Use 3-point climbing.
  • Don’t hang tarps without evaluation.
  • Exit mobile scaffolds before moved.
  • Always wear fall protection to avoid accidents.

Follow up questions

• Are there any reported damaged scaffold?

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• Take a photo of damaged scaffold

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• Is the scaffold removed from service?

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• Is there any hazard happened during the shift?

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• What are those hazards?

• Any question or comment about these safety precautions?

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• What are the questions needs to clarify?

Completion

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