Check materials before use for any rejects. Do not use damaged materials.
Ensure that the floor the scaffolding is resting on, can take the load imposed on it.
Do not seat scaffolding on loose sand. If placing scaffolding on sand, ensure it is properly compacted and sole plates are used.
Do not use jacks on maximum extension without installing bracing.
Ensure that infills are installed with correct centers for the thickness of plywood being used.
Ensure bracing is installed as per drawings supplied. Wherever possible, brace around columns and against walls.
Ensure a ledger is placed in position correctly and tidily, where more than one standard is being used in height. Always check ground conditions for scaffolds to be erected upon.
Ensure that metal base plates are used under all standards.
Every scaffold requires adequate bracing in the form of ledgers and fade bracing.
Ensure that correct type of couplers are used for all connections.
Ensure that joints between tubes are staggered vertically and horizontally.
Ensure that the scaffold is adequately tied to the structure. Ties should not be more than 8.5 m apart and on every other lift.
In a scaffold at least 50% of ties must be of positive type. Always ensure that the loading of materials on a scaffolding has been taken into consideration.
Ensure that working platforms are fully boarded and completed with guard rail and toe boards. Working Platforms of over 2.0 m in height should have safety rails fitted.
