Masonry Magazine June 1979 Page. 20
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SCAFFOLD SAFETY
contined from page 12
Toeboards and Guard Rails
As defined by OSHA, guard rails are required on all exposed sides of platforms that are 10 feet or higher from the ground. This includes the end of work level side brackets; these rails are often omitted. If guard rails must be removed for material replenishing, they must be immediately replaced. Toeboards are only required in those areas where personnel are required to walk or work under the scaffold being used. A recent OSHA program direction. No. 200-67, permits the use of rope barriers at ground level in lieu of toeboards. Be safe and rope off all areas where toeboards are omitted.
Access
Scaffold cross braces or, for that matter, any brace connected to a scaffold should not be climbed. Most walk-through frames are of such a design that they do not lend themselves to uniform toe clearance; and in general, are not recommended for climbing. Although the mason's frame has additional planking height levels, these frames should only be climbed if the intermediate planking level rungs are all on the same side of the scaffold and the spacing is relatively uniform. The best method of scaffold access or egress is a stair unit or an attachable access ladder. These accessories are available from most scaffolding suppliers, and are designed especially for scaffold use. If a portable ladder is available on a job, only use it for access if:
1) It is in good condition and has been inspected by a knowledgeable person;
2) it is tied to the scaffold:
3) it is placed in such a manner that it will not tend to tip the scaffold; and,
4) it extends approximately 3 feet beyond the platform level.
Accessories
Most scaffolding manufacturers provide accessories to increase work efficiency. Before using these accessories, be sure their intended use and design limitations are known. As an example, a guard rail post pulley hoist arm is designed for scaffold erection purposes to lift single frames to an elevated platform. This item can be used to lift light materials; however, it was not designed to carry more than the weight of a single scaffold frame. If heavier loads are required, a system designed to carry the heavier loads should be used to prevent scaffold failure, hoist failure, or both.
Wheel wells, as another example, should never be threaded on guard rails. Tubular welded frame scaffold guard rails were never designed to carry concentrated loads which will be imposed with this device, and its use in this manner could result in an accident.
Summary
As use and erection problems will vary from job to job, it is not possible to cover all aspects of scaffold safety in one article. It is hoped, however, that some of the day-to-day problems encountered while erecting and using scaffolding can be reduced by applying these helpful guidelines-keep them available as a handy reference and remember that accidents are not willful acts but are unforseen occurrences, most of which can be avoided by the simple application of common sense and proper training. The Scaffolding & Shoring Institute publishes scaffolding erection procedures, safety rules, and job site posters. Copies of these documents can be obtained by addressing your inquiry to: Scaffolding & Shoring Institute, 1230 Keith Building. Cleveland, Ohio, 44115.
20 MASONRY/JUNE, 1979