Osha scaffolding standards range from height and loadbearing requirements to standards for materials, guardrails and beyond. When auditing scaffolds on the project, well verify that tags are in place and employees are trained to observe scaffold tag requirements. Osha standards scaffolding is addressed in specific osha standards for general industry, shipyard employment, marine terminals, and longshoring. Department of licensing and regulatory affairs directors office construction safety and health standard filed with the secretary of state on june 1, 1981 as amended may 31, 1990 as amended september 3, 1996 as amended october 20, 1997 as amended april 28, 1999 as amended april 4, 20. Employers must provide fall protection for every employee on scaffolding more than 10 feet above a lower level. Osha scaffolding requirements for construction and general.
State plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as oshas and may have different or more stringent requirements. All scaffolds will be properly selected, erected, and maintained to protect employees from the potential. Statistics show that the number of injuries from scaffold related accidents is an astounding 4,500 or more a year and deaths that occur from such accidents average more than 60 per year. It is estimated that 65% of the construction industry works on scaffolds, which is approximately 2. Scaffolding inspection checklist site condition yes no not. You can learn more about basic scaffold safety by taking oshacademy course 604, scaffold safety. Scaffold safety training booklets pkg of 10 osha safety. While posting osha compliant scaffold safety signs can alert workers to the potential danger of unfinished scaffolds and to their safe use, scaffolding still needs to be inspected periodically as required by osha. Guide for supported scaffolds california department of. A wooden pole scaffold meets the cal osha requirements below for light trades if it is used only by carpenters, lathers, shinglers, painters, plasterers, sheet metal workers, or others not using heavy tools or materials. Scaffolding safety requirements the erection, dismantling, and use of scaffolds are regulated by the california division of occupational safety and health cal osha and the california code of regulations, title 8 ccr8, construction safety orders, sections 1635. An unsecured or unbalanced scaffold could collapse and expose employees to fall hazards. A supervisors guide to scaffolding safety in construction. Only trained and authorized employees of this company will supervise the erection of scaffolding.
A competent person should determine the fall protection for employees working on supported scaffolds. If you are doing work on scaffolds, know how to work on them safely it could save your life. A code of practice cop provides minimum mandatory osh technical requirements on a specific subject e. Scaffold tags are used in compliance with osha regulations and are used to indicate to workers when scaffolding is not safe. Osha standards require that workers have fall protection when working on a. Occupational safety and health administration 200 constitution ave nw washington, dc 20210 8003216742 osha tty. Scaffolding hazards continue to rank high on the list of the most frequently cited standards in the construction industry. The safety and health regulations for construction were.
For a comprehensive list of compliance requirements of osha standards or regulations, refer to title 29 of the code of federal. However, unsafe scaffolding procedures can cause injuries and even death. This course will discuss the general requirements of scaffolding, the basic parts of a scaffold as well as the different types of scaffolding. Metal scaffolds 1644 tower and rolling scaffolds 1646 ladder jack scaffolds 1648 outrigger and bracket scaffolds 1645 horse scaffolds 1647 window jack scaffolds 1654. Scaffold tag kits consist of scaffold tag holders and tags. Basic scaffold safety reminders for safely accessing scaffolding reference 1910 subpart d 1926 subpart l working on top of a scaffold presents many potential hazards, but so does the simple act of getting onto or off of a scaffold.
A manual or poweroperated mechanical device that raises or lowers a. Training requirements for specific types of scaffold c. This course will discuss the elements of an effective scaffold safety program ssp with emphasis on preplanning the erection, use and dismantling processes. Scaffold safety training digital access osha safety. Take a proactive stance against this chronic nationwide problem by training your workers with mancomms subpart l. This information sheet outlines only standard requirements pertaining to ladder type scaffolds or platforms the standard establishes safety requirements for construction, operation, and use of ladder. To prevent falls, a cal osha defined qualified person should study the load, bracing, and safety code requirements for each job site. Suspension scaffold poweroperated hoists and manual hoists shall be tested by a.
Scaffolding resources osha, worksafebc, others download free note the worksafebc materials are from canada, so there may be variance between their standards and standards in the united states. Osha scaffold safety awareness certificate online osha. Time to improve scaffolding safety updated december 2016 august 1st was a significant day for any company concerned with osha standards of safety. Osha safety training scaffolds page 1 of 3 osha safety training scaffolds by definition a scaffold is a temporary, elevated platform that construction workers use for working safely at elevations. Scaffolding safety plan policy statement pannier corporation will ensure that the use of all scaffolds at all work sites comply with osha requirements and that all proper protective measures are applied. So here are a few safety tips to remember each time you. All of these can be controlled by compliance with osha standards.
Mar 22, 2018 crossbraces must be compatible with the type of scaffolding being used. The safety and health regulations for construction were subsequently redesignated as 29 cfr part 1926. Ladder and scaffold safety checklist continued topic description. Each entity must ensure they are aware of the subject matter covered by the codes of practices and where this is part of their undertakings ensure that the minimum requirements are complied with. Welcome to the world of safe scaffolding management. Which osha standards apply to ladder jack scaffolds. Supported scaffold user hazard awareness training is intended for any and all persons who use a scaffold to access their work. Guys, ties, and braces shall be installed according to the scaffold manufacturers recommendations or at the closest horizontal member to the 4. In order to comply with oshas requirement, additional resources related to this modules.
Grantee materials by topic occupational safety and. Scaffold safety scaffolds can be a safer and more productive way to work than ladders, but they must be set up correctly, the massachusetts department of public health warns, noting that the majority of fatal falls among construction workers in massachusetts involve scaffolds. The department of labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or accessibility of the information contained on the destination server. Scaffolding should be assembled under the supervision and direction of a. Scaffolding occupational safety and health administration. In the european union there are no legal requirements for the manufacturers of supported scaffolds, but there are some regulations on the use of this type of scaffolding on construction sites.
Safety associated general contractors of california. The following safety and health checklist is based on the miosha standards. Systems scaffolds combine the versatility of tube and coupler. Accidents involving scaffolding mainly involve workers falling, incorrect operating procedures, environmental conditions, and falling materials. To select and direct employees who erect, dismantle, move or alter scaffolds. By federal regulation, osha reserves a license to use and disseminate such material for the purpose of promoting safety and health in the workplace. Scaffold safety program defined a scaffold safety program ssp may be thought of as a plan of action to accomplish a safety objective related to work with scaffolds. Factsheet occupational safety and health administration. Scaffoldrelated fatalities account for a significant number of fatalities in the construction workplace.
Osha rules for scaffoldingosha rules for scaffolding lload chartoad chart for towers exceeding four 4 tiers high, subtract dead load weightleg of frames, crossbraces, and brackets above the 4th tier to obtain an allowable loadleg for workman, materials, and planking. Know the basics of scaffold safety there are thousands of scaffoldrelated injuries and about 40 scaffoldrelated deaths every year in the u. Use the scaffold and determine the maximum load limits when handling materials. It will also show employees that planning ahead for the erection, use, and dismantling of scaffolding can help prevent serious injuries. This includes safe work practices for the erection, inspection, use of, and dismantling of scaffolds.
To train employees involved in erecting, disassembling, moving, operating. Recognize and avoid scaffolding hazards such as electric shock, falls from heights, and being hit by falling objects. The osha scaffolding safety procedures guide says it like this. Osha rules for scaffoldingosha rules for scaffolding. Mar 21, 2019 when the occupational safety and health administration osha if youre a construction vet gets involved, you know there are going to be lots and lots of regulations. If any piece of scaffold is defective, it has been removed from serve and tagged. The grantees hereby authorize employers and workplace safety and health professionals to use this material, distributed by or through osha, in their workplaces or practices in accordance with the guidance contained in the material. Specification for prefabricated tower scaffolds outside the scope of bs en 1004, but utilizing components from such systems. Rules for supported scaffolds height to bas e with ratio is less than 4. Safety requirements for scaffolding american national. Osha s inspection procedures for enforcing subpart l, scaffolds used in construction 29 cfr 1926.
Section 2 occupational health and safety act scaffolding regulations page 4 updated october 28, 2017 t c l pumpjack scaffold means a scaffold consisting of a work platform supported by vertical poles and adjustable support brackets. Common scaffolding hazards selected calosha regulations safe work practices. Fall protection or fall arrest systemseach em ployee more than 10 feet above a lower level shall be protected from falls by guardrails or a fall arrest system, except those on singlepoint and twopoint adjustable suspension scaffolds. Scaffolds use in the construction industry rule aims to protect workers using scaffolding in construction work. The tags are manufactured in durable writeon materials to provide highly visual and eyecatching information. Safety requirements for scaffolding american national standard for construction and demolition operations scope and application. Secure all wedge connections before assembly of next level. Your osha safety manual program will be sent electronically in microsoft word. Safety instructions butts at tops and ends of scaffold. The training presented in this course is in accordance with the requirements set forth in osha 29 cfr 1926. Health administration osha regulations are adopted. The structural members of a supported scaffold used to increase the base width of a scaffold in order to provide support for and. Scaffolding free safety materials for safety professionals.
Thank you for visiting our website you are exiting the department of labors web server. Plumb and level all scaffolds at the base ring level as the erection proceeds. Joe defranco, csp of construction safety experts is our host for this important webinar on staying safe around scaffolding. The agencys recent rule, safety standards for scaffolds use in the construction industry rule aims to protect workers using scaffolding in construction work. All fabricated frame scaffolds with a height to base width greater than 4 to 1 shall be restrained by guying. Scaffold safety checklist serious injury or death can result from your failure to comply with all applicable safety requirements of federal, state and local regulations and safety guidelines before erecting, using or dismantling a scaffold. Scaffold inspections, audits and tagging requirements when onsite, we will ensure that scaffolds meet osha requirements and are generally safe for your employees to access and work from. Trainers can easily access purchased training titles anywhere with the lynx player app available on any device train as many employees as you need, as often as you need flexible rental options. Following manufacturers instructions, complying with calosha regulations, and using this guide as a reference help you in working safely with supported scaffolds. This section does not apply to aerial lifts, the criteria for which are set out exclusively. Safety and health topics scaffolding osha standards. Wood scaffold planks must be crosssupported every 8 feet. Oshas scaffold standard for the construction industry division 3, subdivision l, scaffolding. General requirements for scaffolds scaffolds and their components should be capable of supporting, without failure, at least four times the maximum intended load maintain scaffolds in a safe condition do not alter or move scaffolds horizontally while they are occupied nuts and bolts used for construction of scaffolds.
A ladder jack scaffold is a system designed to perform activities such as installing building exteriors, trim, and finishes. Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds shall be fully planked or. Properly designed scaffolding systems have work levels that are decked with regulationsized planks and have appropriate worker access. This introductory cal osha scaffold safety awareness for construction online course provides definitions of various types of scaffolds, their proper use and the potential hazards of working near scaffolds for workers in california. Scaffolding safety rules as recommended by the scaffolding, shoring, and forming institute reprinted with permission following are some common sense rules designe d to promote safety in the use of steel scaffolding. However, this course is not intended as training for erectors or dismantlers, nor will it certify competent persons or qualified persons. Safety standards for scaffolds used in the construction. Safe scaffolding procedures and osha inspections youtube. Osha construction safety training courses offer to do just that, keeping you and your staff uptospeed on the latest safety protocols and procedures to keep your team safe from harm. Spot the hazard spot the hazard is a new product available from the campaign to prevent falls in construction, to be used as a training activity.
Osha quick card supported scaffold safety tips a brief description of working safely on a supported scaffold including what should be covered in user training. Osha s scaffolding standard has several key provisions. Not allowed to ride on scaffolds unless the following exist surface on which scaffold is being moved is within 3 degrees of level, and free of pits, holes and obstructions height to base width ratio during movement is 2. General requirements for scaffolds planking and platforms must be overlapped at least 12 inches or secured from movement safe access must be provided scaffold planks must extend over end supports between 618 inches poles, legs, and uprights must be plumb and securely and rigidly braced to prevent swaying and displacement. Osha agreed with our statements and issued a revised interpretation. Oshas scaffolding standard defines a competent person as one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions, which are unsanitary, hazardous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. Every piece of superior system scaffold is designed and measured, to a tight tolerance allowing for safe, quick, cost effective installations and removals. Always use a licensed professional engineer competent in scaffolding to design tube and coupler scaffolds that exceed the standard limits set forth by osha. Dec, 2017 osha 3085 principles of scaffolding december, 2017 this course covers the requirements for construction and the safe construction and use of scaffolding using the osha construction scaffold stanard as a guide.
It will show employees that planning ahead for the erection, use and dismantling of scaffolding can decrease the potential for accidents and injuries. A person who by possession of a recognized degree, certificate or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstrated. The stall load of any scaffold hoist must not exceed 3 times its rated load. This document online pdf training is an oregon osha standards and technical resources. Our construction safety training library offers a large selection of online safety training courses for construction workers, contractors, miners, operating. This course will go beyond the basic awareness level of introductory courses and into details necessary when learning not just how to. Do not force members to fit level the scaffold until proper fit can be easily made. The material does not constitute training and does not replace the need to properly train all employees nor is the material a substitute for an assessment of any safety or health hazards. Use ladders, stairways, or ramps that comply with the requirements of. Welcome to the world of safe scaffolding management solutions 0102 scaffolding has been used ever since man began making buildings more than one storey high and needed to find a practical way of working at height. This course discusses the general requirements of scaffolding. The occupational safety and health administrations osha s construction scaffolding requirements and the 1996 revisions to 29 code of federal regulations cfr 1926 subpart l make working on or around scaffolding safer. Scaffolds and their components shall be capable of supporting without failure at least four times the maximum intended loads. Competent person trained to specific type of scaffold d.
There are many requirements set by osha to ensure a thorough inspection. Osha releases new statement on material storage on scaffolding. Know the basics of scaffold safety there are thousands of scaffold related injuries and about 40 scaffold related deaths every year in the u. Scaffold specially designed and constructed to carry maximum intended loads greater than 240 kgm2 2.
Occupational health and safety act scaffolding regulations. Scaffolding training for the competent person etraining inc. There are twentyeight oshaapproved state plans, operating statewide occupational safety and health programs. This revised interpretation states that osha will not write any citations for material stored on scaffolding. General requirements the structural members of fabricated frame scaffolds such as the legs, poles, posts, frames and uprights shall be plumb and braced to prevent swaying and displacement. Oshas scaffold requirements for the construction industry, subdivision l of the. Scaffold components must meet osha requirements 29 cfr 1910. Use a licensed professional engineer competent in scaffolding to design the scaffolds if the state has specific qualification requirements. Scaffolding safety written program university of california santa barbara 6 of 19 platform. Our 1hour osha scaffold safety awareness certificate course details osha standards as they apply to scaffolding and gives you specific details about individual types of scaffolds and what safety measures are needed to protect yourself and others from hazards.
It is estimated that over 2 million workers frequently use scaffolding in the construction field. Osha mandates that students spend a specific amount of time in each module of this course. Unstable objects such as barrels, boxes, loose brick, or concrete blocks must not be used to support scaffolds or planks. Nonuniform rung spacing caused by joining end frames together is allowed. To determine if it is safe for employees to work on or from a scaffold during storms or high winds and to ensure that a personal fall arrest system or wind screens protect these employees.
Pertinent osha regulations and information and guidance provided by the manufacturer of the particular type of scaffolding will be used. Scaffold deck boards shall be cleated, wired or nailed into place. Osha inspections are prioritized on a basis of riskassessment. Osha s scaffolding standard defines a competent person as one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions, which are unsanitary, hazardous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. Ladder and scaffold safety checklist accident fund. This standard establishes safety requirements for the construction, operation, maintenance and use of scaffolds used in the construction, alteration, demolition and maintenance of buildings and structures. To prevent falls, a calosha defined qualified person should study the load, bracing, and safety code requirements for each job site. Federal osha requires that each employee working on a scaffold platform located more than 10 feet above a lower level shall be protected from falls by guardrails or a fall arrest system, except those on singlepoint and twopoint adjustable suspension scaffolds. Although the materials and designs have changed over the centuries, the purpose of scaffolding. Originally adopted in 1971, osha s first construction scaffolding requirements remained relatively unchanged until 1996.