SCAFFOLDING POLICY 1926 Subpart L - Scaffolds
PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to ensure that scaffolds are erected in compliance with regulatory requirements and to protect workers from injury while they are erecting or working on scaffolds. This policy provides an overview of the requirements for scaffold construction and safe work practices.
POLICY This policy and procedure is not intended as a substitute for formal training which is required for personnel who erect, move, alter, or dismantle scaffold. Scaffold erectors, dismantlers, and users shall be properly trained and comply with this policy and all applicable codes, standards, regulations, and standard safe work practices. To minimize inherent and potential risks, all scaffolds shall be routinely inspected by a “Competent” person, and by all users prior to and during each use. (An OSHA defined “Competent” person shall supervise the erection of all scaffolds.) Trained
and
qualified
scaffold
erectors
only
are
permitted
to
repair
and
modify
scaffolds.
SCAFFOLD ERECTOR TRAINING All erectors shall receive formal training and retraining on applicable Codes, Standards, and regulations affecting scaffolds. The training shall be conducted by a competent person. The training shall include, but is not limited to: • The prevention and control of hazards that are inherent to scaffold construction •
The correct procedures for erecting, disassembling, moving, operating, repairing, inspecting, and maintaining the type of scaffold being built (There are many types of scaffolds, each having specific requirements). • The design criteria, maximum intended load-carrying capacity and intended use of the scaffold • The types of fall arrest systems • The requirement to comply with tagged damaged or unsafe equipment/conditions.