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Reference: 708052-1
Issue date: 23-Jul-2014
Revision: B
CODE OF SAFE PRACTICES FOR ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDS
CO-DEVELOPED BY THE
SCAFFOLDING, SHORING & FORMING INSTITUTE (SSFI)
and THE
SCAFFOLD AND ACCESS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, INC. (SAIA)
It shall be the responsibility of all users to read and comply with the following common sense guidelines
which are designed to promote safety in the erecting, dismantling and use of adjustable suspended scaf-
folds. These guidelines do not purport to be all-inclusive nor to supplant or replace other additional safety
and precautionary measures. If these guidelines conflict with any local, provincial, state, federal or other
government regulations, the regulations shall supersede these guidelines and it shall be the responsibility
of each user to comply therewith.
I. GENERAL GUIDELINES
A. POST THESE SAFE PRACTICES
in a conspicuous place. Be sure that all persons who erect,
use, relocate, or dismantle adjustable suspended scaffold systems are fully aware of them. Use
them in tool box safety meetings.
B. FOLLOW ALL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
as well as
all local, provincial, state and federal codes, ordinances and regulations relating to adjustable
suspended scaffold systems.
C. SURVEY THE JOB SITE.
A competent person shall survey the job site for hazards such as
exposed electrical wires, obstructions and, unguarded roof edges or openings.
D. INSPECT ALL EQUIPMENT BEFORE EACH USE.
Never use any equipment that is
damaged or defective in any way. Mark it or tag it as damaged or defective and remove it from
the job site.
E. ERECT AND DISMANTLE ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD EQUIPMENT
in
accordance with the design and/or manufacturer’s recommendations.
F. DO NOT ERECT, DISMANTLE OR ALTER ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD
SYSTEMS
except under the supervision of a competent person.
G. DO NOT ABUSE OR MISUSE ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD EQUIPMENT.
Never overload any equipment.
H. ERECTED ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED
REGULARLY
by the user to be sure that they are maintained in a safe condition. Stop work and
report any unsafe condition to your supervisor.
I. NEVER TAKE CHANCES! IF IN DOUBT REGARDING THE SAFETY OR USE OF
ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDS, CONSULT A QUALIFIED PERSON.
J. NEVER USE ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD EQUIPMENT FOR PURPOSES
FOR WHICH IT WAS NOT INTENDED.
K. A COMPETENT PERSON SHALL CONSIDER STOPPING WORK WHEN WIND
SPEED EXCEEDS 25 MPH FOR 2-POINT ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDS
OR 20 MPH FOR SINGLE POINT SUSPENSION.
If materials on a platform create a sail
effect, stopping work at lower wind speeds must be considered.
