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Assembly Guide
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Section 1 Page 54
TA3/01/50/01_Iss1Rev3
Rev.No.Jan17/Rev3
SECTION 1.5 Assembly Procedures
1.5.10 Dismantling Procedure
The dismantling procedure should simply be a reversal of the steps explained for the
assembly of the various types of standard configurations.
However, several safety procedural steps should be considered before dismantling
operations begin.
1. Refer to your Risk Assessment – a separate Risk Assessment should be carried out
prior to any dismantling operations.
2. Visually check the scaffold from ground level for any obvious hazards that may have
developed or been created (by the user) that may not be listed on the Risk Assessment.
Such hazards may include:
•
Debris left on the scaffold
•
Overhead wires on or touching the scaffold
•
Ob
vious removal of scaffold ties (check number of ties fitted on Hand Over Certificate to
assist in determining whether ties may have been removed).
•
Removal of structurally important components, e.g. Decks and Bracing Guardrails.
This list is not exhaustive and other hazards may exist. If in any doubt and you can see
hazards that have not been notified on the Risk Assessment, seek consultation before
proceeding to the next step.
3. E
rect an exclusion zone and fit Warning signs in accordance with current legislation
prior to scaffold dismantle taking place.
4. Commence dismantling operations and continue to visually inspect scaffold at close
proximity throughout the dismantling procedure for any unforeseen hazards.
