Working on scaffolding has many characteristics and differences from other working environments and conditions, especially the risk of unsafety, the danger of stalking, … Therefore, before and while working on the scaffolding , need to ensure compliance and fulfill some of the following requirements.
1. Some risks of unsafe working with scaffolding
Finding out some unsafe risks while working on scaffolding will help you to be best prepared, prevent and minimize accidents happening most effectively. So what are the risks?
Falling from above because scaffolding is not installed correctly, there is no working floor or a working floor is not up to standard.
103/5000- Falling from above during construction, repair, and cleaning of works due to collapsing scaffolding.
Falling from above while moving from one scaffold to another.
Fall from above due to not using the seat belt.
Falling from above due to dazzling sunlight or insufficient night light.
2. Requirements for workers while working on scaffolding
Full working age (from 18 years old and over).
Have a health certificate issued by a health authority every 6 months. People with heart disease, blood pressure, asthma, hearing loss, poor eyesight, … are absolutely not allowed to work on scaffolding.- Having a certificate of study and meeting the requirements of occupational safety due to unit leaders certify.
Be instructed to use and fully equipped with protective equipment during work such as clothes, shoes, hats, seat belts, …
Absolutely obey the labor discipline and safety rules during the working process.
3.Safety requirements when working on scaffolding
-In places with specific regulations on safety and safety equipment, workers absolutely must comply with, such as seat belts, helmets, specialized shoes.
-Traveling and working on scaffolding must be at the right place, right route, on time. End of work hours absolutely do not linger on the scaffolding.
If the scaffolding is tall, there must be a ladder attached.
Employees need to equip their own tool bags and tools for convenient retrieval and use.
In poor weather and environment such as dark, heavy rain, wind, … absolutely do not work on scaffolding.
4.Requirements for checking and maintaining scaffolding
Not only complying with the correct installation and disassembly process, the scaffolding needs to be periodically checked and maintained to be able to detect damage and fix it promptly. Especially the working floor components, anchors, hangers, lifting devices, anti-drop devices, … Any signs of damage should be checked and replaced.
In general, all parts of the scaffolding must be maintained according to the manufacturer’s timing and procedures. Only work on scaffolding workers when making sure they are sturdy, sturdy, and safe.