Document No: 723590-1
Revision: D
Issue Date: 2023-Jan-30
Page 41 of 45
This document and all copies are the property of Safeworks, LLC. All dimensions and data are indicative only.
The user must ensure that the equipment complies with local rules and regulations.
14. 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
scaffolds. 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.
