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QUICK CARD Supported Scaffold InspectionTips OSHA 3318-09-06 TM Inspect scaffolds and scaffold parts daily, before each work shift, and after any event that may have caused damage. • Check to see if powerlines near scaffolds are deenergiize or that the scaffolds are at least 10 feet away from energized powerlines. • Make sure that tools and materials are at least 10 feet away from energized powerlines. • Verify that the scaffold is the correct type for the loads, materials, employees, and weather conditions. • Check footings to see if they are level, sound, rigid, and capable of supporting the loaded scaffold. • Check legs, posts, frames, and uprights to see if they are on baseplates and mudsills. • Check metal components for bends, cracks, holes, rust, welding splatter, pits, broken welds, and non-compatibbl parts. • Check for safe access. Do not use the crossbraces as a ladder for access or exit. U.S. Department of Labor www.osha.gov (800) 321-OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration Fully Planked Baseplate Mudsill Guardrails and Toeboard Crossbraces Plumb Vertical Access Ladder Access Gate• Check wooden planks for cracks, splits greater than 1/4 inch, end splits that are long, many large loose knots, warps greater than 1/4 inch, boards and ends with gouges, mold, separatee laminate(s), and grain sloping greater than 1 in 12 inches from the long edge and are scaffold grade lumber or equivalent. • If the planks deflect 1/60 of the span or 2 inches in a 10-foot wooden plank, the plank has been damaged and must not be used. • Check to see if the planks are close togetheer with spaces no more than 1 inch around uprights. • Check to see if 10-foot or shorter planks are 6 to 12 inches over the center line of the support, and that 10-foot or longer planks are no more than 18 inches over the end. • Check to see if the platform is 14 inches or more away from the wall or 18 inches or less away if plastering/stucco. • Check for guardrails and midrails on platforms where work is being done. • Check for employees under the platform and provide falling object protection or barricade the area. Make sure that hard hats are worn. • Use braces, tie-ins and guying as described by the scaffold’s manufacturer at each end, vertically and horizontally to prevent tipping. Top of scaffold platform and uppermost tie not to exceed 4 to 1 ratio 26'-0" maximum between intermediate ties 4 times minimum base tie at closest frame header or bearer First tie closest frame header or bearer above 4 times the minimum base dimension Wider than 3'-0" minimum base dimension Tie TieMaximum Vertical Tie Spacing Wider Than 3'-0" Bases QUICK CARDTM U.S. Department of Labor www.osha.gov (800) 321-OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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