The manual force used to move the scaffold must be applied as close to the base as possible, but not more than 5 feet above the supporting surface. The scaffold casters must have positive wheel and swivel locks to prevent movement of the scaffold when it is in use.All brace connections must be securely fastened. The scaffold must be plumb, level and squared.The scaffold must be erected with cross, horizontal or diagonal braces (or a combination of these) to prevent racking and provide a rigid structure.More detailed requirements are listed in the OSHA standard at Subpart L 1926.452(w), entitled “Mobile Scaffolds.” Workers who utilize mobile scaffolds, as well as those who erect and disassemble them, must be familiar with the common hazards and the correlating OSHA requirements.Ī few of the OSHA requirements regarding mobile scaffolds are listed below. One of the greatest hazards associated with mobile scaffolds is the risk of overturning. However, because of the design and configuration of mobile scaffolds-sometimes referred to as Baker scaffolds-they can become unstable when supporting a load. Scaffolds are useful because they allow you to gain access to work areas that are above floor level while providing a work platform. Scaffolding has been one of the primary tools used to perform elevated work in the construction industry. Serious injuries and, in some cases, deaths have been known to result from failure to recognize known scaffolding hazards and guard against them. In Safety Manual, Safety Meeting Topics, Safety Topics, Tailgate Safety Meetings, Toolbox Talks
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