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P.P.E. planned and fastening on the mobile scaffold
The personal protective equipment planned for the mobile
scaffolds are
:
- Fall protection harness with a coupling point, back and/or sternal,
- Rope with double connector and fitted with energy absorber,
- Positioning belt with rope and double clip,
- Certified helmet, safety shoes and gloves.
The personal protective equipment must be coupled to the already completely
assembled sections of the structure and on pre-established points capable of
supporting the operator’s weight in the event of accidental fall
:
When climbing up and down the structure or when still in work conditions at a height
over 2 m off the ground or from the first lower platform with regulatory guardrail, the
operator is obliged to secure himself by coupling the connector (of the rope
connected to the harness) to the vertical tube of the vertical upright of any rung, as
you can see in the side photo.
While still with hands free using the positioning belt, the relevant rope must at least
encompass any two consecutive rungs.
Staff training
For staff training in assembly, dismantling or transformation of mobile scaffolds, the employer is obliged to
implement the provisions of Art. 37, clause 1, letter b) of Leg. Decree no. 81/2008, regarding training, the main
contents of specific training planned in the State-Regions Agreement on the 21 December 2011.
Reference Standards:
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L.D. 81
(9 April 2008): “Consolidated Safety Act”
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Uni EN 1004
(2005): “Mobile access and working towers (mobile scaffolds) made of prefabricated elements.
Materials, components, dimensions, design loads and safety requirements”.
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M.D. 27 March 1998
(O.J. no. 102 on 05/05/1998): “Recognition of conformity with the standards in force on
safety me
thods and systems relating to construction and use of rolling scaffolds”.
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EN 1298
(February 1996): “Mobile access and working towers. Rules and guidelines for the preparation of an
instruction manual”.
S.H.P - Safe position at heights of vertical parts
Each time you are standing at heights over 2 m from any surface, it is necessary to use the
specific P.P.E. to EC standard: harness with a rope with energy absorber. It is however
often necessary to use both hands to couple the upper parts,
for example the upper support bar; in these cases, it is compulsory to use, alongside
harnessing, the positioning belt with relevant positioning rope.
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Wear the fall protection harness and the positioning belt with the relevant ropes.
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Climb on the vertical upright to the necessary height, using its rungs and appropriately
securing yourself when climbing up with the harness rope.
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Once you have reached the desired height, secure the rope of the positioning belt to the
most convenient rung and, leaning backwards, push with your legs to tension the rope.