Construction Safety: Frame Scaffolds

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Construction Safety Frame Scaffolds
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Definition

• Any temporary elevated platform and its
  supporting structure, used for supporting
  employees, materials, or both.

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Basic Components

• Jacks
• Frames
• Bracing
• Planks
• Safety Rails
• Toe Boards

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Materials

• Steel
• Aluminum
• Bamboo

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Fall Hazards

• During placement or removal of scaffolds
• From open sides or ends of scaffolds
• Climbing from one level to another
• Fall protection required at 10

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Fall Statistics

• 46 Fatalities as a result of fall from height in
  2006
• Down 13 from 2005
• 52 of fatalities to workers resulted in fall
  from height

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OSHA Regulations

• See Subpart L for specifications
• All working levels should be fully planked
• Competent person
• Trained employees

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Common Citations

• X Braces
• Guard Rails
• Tie off at 20
• Every 15 above that
• Access

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Accident Waiting to Happen
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The End

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