SCAFFOLDING SAFETY RULES
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SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM IMPROPER ERECTION OR USE of scaffolding equipment.
Erectors and users must be familiar with and follow safe practice and the Safety Rules contained herein. These
Safety Rules cover generalized situations only and do not purport to be all-inclusive, nor to supplant or replace other
additional safety and precautionary measures that may be necessary to cover the many usual or unusual specific
conditions encountered during installation, use and removal. The Rules are not intended to conflict with, or supersede
the requirements of OSHA or any other governmental regulations, codes and ordinances; the user must refer to and
comply with all such specific provisions of law.
A. FOLLOW SAFE PRACTICE, THE SAFETY
RULES AND COMPLY WITH OSHA and all
other federal, state and local regulations,
codes and ordinances pertaining to
scaffolding during any use of the equipment.
B. THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS NATURE
OF SCAFFOLDING ERECTION WORK
makes it important that all personnel
assigned to this work be instructed in these
Safety Rules, safe practices and procedures
and be under the supervision of an
experienced and knowledgeable person.
Assure that these Safety Rules are posted
conspicuously and that all persons erecting
and using the scaffold are aware of and
follow them.
C. REPORT ANY UNSAFE CONDITIONS TO
SUPERVISORS. Do not work or allow
persons to work on scaffolds when sick or
suffering from dizziness, unsteadiness or
other physical symptoms which could affect
their ability to work safely.
D. INSPECT ALL EQUIPMENT BEFORE
USING. Never use any equipment which is
damaged, defective or deteriorated in any
way.
E. INSPECT ERECTED SCAFFOLD
FREQUENTLY and be sure that they are
maintained in safe condition, that scaffold
connections have not become loosened and
that components have not been improperly
released or removed.
F. MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD
REPAIR. Never use corroded or excessively
rusted equipment; the strength of such
equipment is not known.
G. CONSULT YOUR SCAFFOLDING
SUPPLIER WHEN IN DOUBT. NEVER
TAKE CHANCES.
H. ALWAYS READ THESE SAFETY RULES in
conjunction with the safety packet
accompanying them or separately available
from bil-jax scaffold upon request.
1. ALWAYS SUPPORT SCAFFOLDS FROM A
SOUND, STABLE SURFACE and assure that
it is adequate to support the intended scaffold
loads. Never support scaffolds on unstable,
loose objects which could tip, break or
become dislodged.
2. LIFT AND LOWER COMPONENTS
CAREFULLY AND SAFELY; use tag lines
when appropriate to the handling method.
Never allow excessive quantities of
components to be stockpiled on partially
complete scaffolds. Stock only sufficient
components consistent with the progress of
the work. Lower dismantled components as
soon as possible. Never drop components
deliberately.
3. THE TYING OF THE SCAFFOLD TO THE
STRUCTURE IS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE
TO the stability and safety of the scaffold.
Assure that the structure to which the
scaffold is tied or anchored is capable of
safely supporting all loads imposed by the
scaffold.
4. FREE STANDING SCAFFOLDS other than
wall scaffolds must be restrained from tipping
by guying or other means or otherwise
stabilized as appropriate, recognizing that
stability is essential to the safety of the
scaffold.
5. INSTALL GUARDRAILS, MID-RAILS, AND
TOEBOARDS at all openings, open sides
and ends of every work platform when
recommended or required.
6. NEVER USE LADDERS OR MAKESHIFT
DEVICES on tops of scaffold to increase the
height. Never place plank on or stand on
guardrails and mid-rails.
7. POWER LINES NEAR SCAFFOLDS ARE
DANGEROUS. Use extreme caution and
consult the power service company to have
the lines de-energized, insulated or otherwise
rendered safe. Never allow any installation
or use of scaffolds until this is done.
REFER TO AND COMPLY WITH ALLOWABLE LOAD DATA SHOWN ON PAGE 3.
