Stilt Scaffolding

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Stilt Scaffolding
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History of Stilts

• In 7th century B.C. a man in china who would
  entertain the first Song Emperor by walking and
  running with two long wooden poles attached to
  his legs
• In late 1800s a man from France walked from
  Paris to Moscow completely on stilts

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Kinds of Stilts

• 1) Hand-Held Stilts
• 2)Peg Stilts
• 3) Spring Stilts
• 4)Drywall Stilts

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Hand Held Stilt

• 2 varieties pole and string
• Made of two long poles with a
• foot support on them
• The stilter holds the upper end
• of the pole and the foot is
• placed on the support

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Peg Stilts

• The most common type of stilt used by performers
• Strap on the foot, ankle, and knee
• Allows for great flexibility
• Very light weight

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Spring Stilts

• Used for recreational or extreme stilting
• Similar to the pogo stick
• Uses fiberglass leaf
• springs to get pop

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Drywall Stilts

• Safest of all the stilts
• Used by painters, drywall
• hangers, and carpenters
• Heavier than peg stilts

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Lengths and Prices

• 15-23100
• 18-30150
• 24-40200
• Come in any color

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Danger

• It would be extremely easy to slip, trip, and
  fall on stilts on a construction site.
• Steel laying around is a trip hazard
• Screws and gravel could be a slip hazard
• Holes in the work surface are dangerous because
  of the fall risk
• Low head room

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How to Avoid Accidents

• Clean up debris from the area you will be working
• Communicate with other workers using the stilts
  to ensure safe practices
• Get the proper training before use

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Guardrails

• Guardrails help to eliminate falls on the jobsite
• OSHA has rules regarding the height capacity
  while on and off stilts

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OSHA 1926.451 (g) 4 ii

• The top edge height of toprails shall be
  installed between 38 and 45 above platform
  surface. When conditions warrant, the height of
  the top edge may exceed the 45 height.
• When workers are wearing stilts the guardrail
  system shall be increased an amount equal to the
  height of the stilt.

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OSHA continued

• All surfaces on which stilts are used shall be
  flat and free from pits, holes and obstructions,
  such as debris, as well as other tripping and
  falling hazards.
• Stilts shall be properly maintained

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Conclusion

• Get the proper training before attempting to work
  on stilts
• Be cautious while on stilts
• Communicate with other workers
• Be aware of your surroundings
• The top rail height of the guard rail system
  should be at least 38 plus the height of your
  stilts.

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