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12 Scaffold Inspectors Course

This document provides an overview of a scaffold inspector refresher course, covering regulations and standards, scaffold components like tubes, fittings, boards, and their specifications. It discusses good practices for foundations, working platforms, guardrails, boarding, ledgers, transoms, bracing, and ties. Key points emphasized include using right angle couplers for bracing and ledgers to maximize strength, providing continuous facade bracing, and ensuring all bracing extends fully to the scaffold height.

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12 Scaffold Inspectors Course

This document provides an overview of a scaffold inspector refresher course, covering regulations and standards, scaffold components like tubes, fittings, boards, and their specifications. It discusses good practices for foundations, working platforms, guardrails, boarding, ledgers, transoms, bracing, and ties. Key points emphasized include using right angle couplers for bracing and ledgers to maximize strength, providing continuous facade bracing, and ensuring all bracing extends fully to the scaffold height.

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SCAFFOLD INSPECTORS

REFRESHER COURSE
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Regulations / Standards

• The Construction (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations


1996
• BS EN12810-1
• TG20:13
• Marcegaglia SM8 / SMP8 Scaffold Technical Manual
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Scaffold Tube
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Scaffold Tube - Specification

Steel Aluminium
BS 1139 : Section 1.2 : 1990
BS EN 39 Type 4 galv. Stl Tubes or (Weight - 1.7kg/m)
equivalent
BS 1139-1-1: 1990 Galv. Stl Tubes
(Weight - 4.4 kg/m)
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Tube Defects
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Scaffold Fittings
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Scaffold Fittings

90° (Right Angle) Coupler


(Loadbearing)
Distortion SWL 15.0 kN
Slip SWL 6.3 to 9.4 kN

(10 kN = 1 Tonne)
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Scaffold Fittings

Swivel Coupler
(Loadbearing)

SWL Distortion 8.5 kN


SWL Slip 5.3 kN
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Scaffold Fittings

Putlog Coupler
(Non-loadbearing)
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Scaffold Fittings

Sleeve
(Loadbearing)

SWL Tension 3.0 kN

Spigot
(Non-loadbearing)

SWL Tension 0.0 kN


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Girder Coupler
(Loadbearing)

SWL Tension 10 kN

Girder Couplers Must Always be Used in Pairs


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Scaffold Boards
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Timber Scaffold Boards


Specification - BS 2482 : 1981
38mm X 225mm Section

(50mm X 225mm Section)


(63mm X 225mm Section) BOARD END POTECTION
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Timber Scaffold
Boards

DEFECTS
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Foundations
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Base Plates only


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38 mm x 225mm
sole board x
450mm long

(It is preferable to
fit sole boards thro’
two or more
standards)
Foundations
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Foundations
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Foundations
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Foundations on Sloping Ground


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Working Platforms & Decking


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Maximum Spans Of Scaffold Boards
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Scaffold Boards
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Guardrails & Toeboards


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Guardrails & Toeboards


All boarded lifts and boarded
sections of lift must be
protected with double
guardrails.

Where work requires reaching


above the standard guardrail a
third guardrail may be installed
to ensure appropriate
protection is provided

Although un-boarded lifts are


not intended for access by the
end users of the scaffolding,
they must be protected by a
single guardrail during erection,
modification and dismantling
operations.
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Internal edge protection Guardrails & Toeboards

If the service gap exceeds 225mm


If the service gap is less than
and presents a risk of injury, but not a
225mm and there are no door or
risk of a person falling through the
window openings through which an
gap, a single guardrail may be required
operative could fall, internal
with a safe system of work that
guardrails are not normally required.
includes supervision, training &
instruction.
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Internal edge protection Guardrails & Toeboards

If an operative is working on an inner


If the service gap is more than platform where the service gap
225mm and a person could fall or exceeds 225mm and presents the
suffer injury, double guardrail should risk of injury, double guardrails
be installed unless alternative should be provided at the inner
arrangements are made to control the platform edge connected with a
risk of falling personnel or materials. puncheon.
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Boarding
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Boarding
Fillet
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Corner
Return

Lapped Boards
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Ledgers and Transoms


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Ledgers and Transoms

• Ledgers must be fixed to standards with 90° couplers

• Transoms must be fixed to standards or ledgers with 90° couplers on un-


boarded lifts.

• Transoms may be fixed to ledgers with putlog couplers on boarded lifts.

• For scaffolds which are progressively boarded, transoms on unboarded


lifts may be fixed with putlog couplers providing intermediate transoms
are fitted.

• A transom must be positioned adjacent (within 300mm) to every standard


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Staggering
of Joints
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Scaffolds Without Kicker-Lifts


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Bracing
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Bracing Fixed at Node Points


Façade Bracing
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What BS 5973
says
Section 10.2
‘Ledger bracing should preferably be fixed from ledger to ledger on right angle
couplers when the lift is not boarded’.

Section 10.5
‘Right angle couplers should be used to fix [façade] braces to ledgers or transoms’.

TG20:13 defines ledger bracing as:


Section 6.12
‘Ledger bracing is a series of tubes and fittings that connect the inner and outer ledgers
or the inner and outer standards performing an important role in stiffening and
stabilising the scaffold’.

‘Ledger bracing is so called because it was traditionally provided by connecting the


inner ledger to the outer ledger of the adjacent lift, using right angle couplers to make
the connections’.
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Comparative Safe Working Loads


Coupler SWL Distortion SWL Slip
Right Angle 15 kN 9.4 kN
Swivel 8.5 kN 5.3 kN

i.e. Right angle couplers are 76%


stronger in distortion
and 77% stronger in slip
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Brace Fixed with Brace Fixed with


Right Angle Couplers Swivel Couplers

i.e. Bracing fixed at the node points with right angle couplers
provides 83% additional support to those connected on swivels
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Optimum Angle for Bracing = 45 Degrees

Note – ALL BRACING MUST EXTEND TO THE FULL


HEIGHT OF THE SCAFFOLD
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Continuous Façade Bracing


Façade bracing provided as a continuous run of tubing across the front face of
the scaffold as shown in above figure.
Any joints in the diagonal bracing should be formed by connecting the tubes
with sleeve couplers.

Alternative Patterns of Façade Bracing


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Single Bay Façade Bracing Double Bay Façade Bracing


One set of bracing required for It is alternatively possible to position
every six bays of scaffolding, each façade brace across two bays and
from the base of the scaffold to two lifts of scaffolding, spanning
the top. between ledger braced frames.

Alternative Patterns of Façade Bracing


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Alternative Patterns of Ledger Bracing


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Ledger Bracing
Ledger bracing should be fixed to alternate pairs of standards at all lifts

Where standards are close together, with a bay length of less than 1.5m, the
ledger bracing maybe fitted to every third pair of standards. This rule may
also be used in cases where standards are closed together in localized areas,
for example at splayed corners.
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Alternative Ledger Bracing method


•Alternative method of ledger bracing is to connect it from the inner ledger
to the principal guard rail of the lift below providing improved access along
the platform.
•In this case ledger bracing should be provided at every pair of standards
rather than at alternative pairs.
•Must be connected by right angle coupler to be effective
•Guardrails must also be
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Ties
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• All scaffolds need to be restrained by


– Ties
– Butting
– Buttress
– Guys
– Adequate height to base ratio
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Through Tie – Independent Scaffold


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Through Tie – Putlog Scaffold


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Reveal Tie
•Tightness should be checked at least every 7 days
•Shall make up no more than 50% of the total number of ties in
a scaffold
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Box Ties
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Drilled Anchor Ties


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Pair of Girder Couplers


90˚ Couplers
Single Girder Coupler

Ties Made With Girder Couplers


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TIE SPACINGS

Unsheeted Scaffolds
1 tie per 32 sq m of face area
I.e. 2 lifts x 3 bays or 3 lifts x 2 bays

Sheeted Scaffolds
1 tie per 20 sq m of face area

I.e. 2 lifts x 2 bays

Note
Max bay = 2.4m
max lift = 2.0m
Max height of scaffold = 20.0m
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Rakers
(where scaffold cannot be tied)

Must be connected to
ledger at lift height

Must be tied
back to main
scaffold
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Anchors
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‘Molex’ Ground Anchor


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Ladder Access
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Ladders
•Condition

•Firm & level base

•Adequately secured

•Correct Angle (4 to 1)

• 1.07m min Extension


•9m max between
landings
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Ladder Access
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Ladder Access
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Ladder Access
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Ladder Access
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Ladder Access
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Ladder Access
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Ladder Access
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Ladder Access
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Ladder Access
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Ladder Access
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Ladder Access
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External
Ladder
Access
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Ladder
Access
Towers
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Prefabricated Beams
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Scaffold Beams
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Lacing and Bracing of Beams


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Lacing and Bracing of Beams


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Lacing and Bracing of Beams


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Scaffold Beams
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Protective Fans
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Ties should be
fixed at this
level.

Protective Fans
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Fans are for


protection only.
Never use for
access or stacking
materials or debris
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Gin Wheels
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Gin Wheels
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Gin Wheels
Independent Scaffold
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Gin Wheels
Putlog Scaffold
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Gin Wheels
•Rope and wheel must each be marked
with unique serial number.
•Must have a record of inspection (dated
within the last 6 months) for rope and
wheel.
•This must be checked before the
scafftag is signed.
•Barriers and signs must be fixed below
to exclude unauthorised persons from the
work zone.
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Common Scaffolds
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Independent Tied Scaffolds


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Independent Tied
Scaffold
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Independent
Tied Scaffold
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Independent Scaffold - Façade Bracing


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Independent Scaffold - Ledger Bracing


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Putlog Scaffolds
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Putlog
Scaffold
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Putlog
Scaffold
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Birdcage Scaffolds
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Bridcage
Scaffold
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Birdcage
Scaffold
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Fit one brace


for every 6
verticals in
each line

(Alternatively
scaffold may
be butted or
Birdcage tied to
Scaffold adjacent
structure, at
BRACING the same
frequency)
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Tower Scaffolds
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Mobile Tower
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Free Standing Towers


Maximum Height to Base Ratios

Internal External

Mobile 3.5 to 1 3.0 to 1

Static 4.0 to 1 3.5 to 1


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Free-Standing
Towers
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Slung Scaffolds
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Slung Scaffold
(Main structure only)
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Slung Scaffold
Check Couplers
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Slung Scaffold
General Construction
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Slung Scaffold
Methods of Suspension
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Truss-out and Cantilever


Scaffolds
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SPECIAL SCAFFOLDS – TRUSS OUT


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SPECIAL SCAFFOLDS – CANTILEVER PLATFORM


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SPECIAL SCAFFOLDS – CANTILEVER PLATFORM


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Independent scaffold
adequately tied in

Plan Bracing
to beams

‘Horse’ butted against slab.


(Or end of beam may be
fixed with bolts or box ties)

SPECIAL SCAFFOLDS – CANTILEVER


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Temporary Lifting Frames


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• Lifting equipment (including


frames) controlled by LOLER
Regs.
•Scaffold must be designed
•Thorough examination – check
vital couplers for tightness
(where safe to do so)
•Repeat every 7 days
•Issue client with copy of
drawing/responsibilities
•Further inspection by Rigger
when lifting gear is fitted (this
may incorporate test)
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SYSTEM SCAFFOLDS

ALUMINIUM TOWER SYSTEMS

• You cannot safely inspect these types of


structures unless you have received appropriate
training and information.
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Scaffolds Requiring Design


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Scaffold Design
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING IF A SCAFFOLD
REQUIRES A DESIGN

• Is Scaffold Covered by Code of Practice BS 5973

• If No, Is Scaffold Covered by Technical Manual

• If No, a Scaffold Design is Required


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Scaffolds Requiring a Design


• Independent tied scaffolds other than those covered by the
Code of Practice (BS 5973)
• Sheeted scaffolds other than those covered by the Code of
Practice (BS 5973)
• Scaffolds for the attachment of lifting tackle
• Suspended scaffolds
• Slung scaffolds
• Truss-out scaffolds
• Cantilever scaffolds
• Bridging in access scaffolds
• Scaffolds using prefabricated beams i.e. Unit Beams and
Ladder Beams
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Scaffolds Requiring a Design


• Birdcage scaffolds other than those covered by the Code of
Practice (BS 5973)
• Tower scaffolds other than those covered by the Code of
Practice (BS 5973)
• Scaffolds on a sloping base
• Temporary Buildings and temporary roofs
• Load bearing platforms
• Shoring
• Storage racking
• Radial scaffolds i.e. Spheres and Tanks (both internal and
external)
• Temporary ramps and roadways
• Pedestrian bridges and walkways
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Scaffolds Requiring a Design

NOTE

• If you are inspecting a design scaffold


you must take a copy of the drawing (or
design guidance) with you and check that
the structure fully complies.
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Scaffold Loadings
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VERY LIGHT DUTY


0.75 kN/m2 = 75kg/m2 = 15lbs/ft2

Scaffold
Loadings ONE MAN PER m2
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GENERAL PURPOSE
2.0 kN/m2 = 200kg/m2 = 40lbs/ft2

+ 40 kg

Scaffold
Loadings
TWO MEN + 40 KG EQUIPMENT PER m2
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HEAVY DUTY
2.5 kN/m2 = 250kg/m2 = 50lbs/ft2

+ 90 kg

Scaffold
Loadings
TWO MEN + 90 KG EQUIPMENT PER m2
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SPECIAL DUTY
3.0 kN/m2 = 300kg/m2 = 60lbs/ft2

+ 60 kg

Scaffold
Loadings
THREE MEN + 40 KG EQUIPMENT PER m2
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Maximum Grid Sizes for Scaffolds

Type of Scaffold
Duty Uniformly Independent Tower Birdcage Slung
Distributed Load Tied (4 Leg)
Unspecified 0.40 kN/m2 N/A N/A 2.4m x 2.4m 2.4m x 2.4m
Very Light Duty 0.75 kN/m2 2.7m x 1.2m 2.4m x 2.4m 1.9m x 1.9m 1.9m x 1.9m
Light Duty 1.50 kN/m2 2.4m x 1.2m 2.0m x 2.0m 1.8m x 1.8m 1.8m x 1.8m
General Purpose 2.00 kN/m2 2.1m x 1.2m 1.8m x 1.8m 1.5m x1.5m 1.5m x1.5m
Heavy Duty 2.50 kN/m2 1.8m x 1.2m * * *

Main transoms to be fitted adjacent to all standards/hangers. Intermediate transoms to be fitted in the centre of
each bay.

For maximum scaffold heights, permissible numbers of boarded/working lifts, tie details etc. refer to BS 5973
and CISL Technical Manual.

* Seek advice from CISL Design Department


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Scaffold Inspection
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Scaffold Inspection

•By a competent person

•Prior to hand over


•Every 7 days (Should we inspect
scaffolds which have been taken out of
service?)

•After severe weather

•After damage

•After modification
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Inspection
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•Blank scafftag holders


displaying ’DO NOT USE’ must
be securely fixed to all
scaffolds at the earliest
opportunity

•Scafftags should be securely


fixed at every access point
onto the scaffold

Inspection
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THIS STRUCTURE HAS BEEN


FOUND UNSAFE FOR
PROHIBITION GENERAL USE FOR THE
FOLLOWING REASONS
NOTICE
RESTRICTED USE YES

HOLE IN PLATFORM

REF. NO HAND RAILS MISSING

!
TOE BOARD MISSING
SEE OVER FOR DETAILS STRUCTURE DEFECT

POOR ACCESS

SAFETY HARNESS REQD.

COMMENTS

THIS STRUCTURE MAY ONLY BE USED


BY THE FOLLOWING AUTHORISED USERS

DO NOT RISK ASSESSMENT


CARRIED OUT BY
USE AUTHORISED BY
SIGNATURE
‘Restricted Use’
SCAFFOLD
DATE
TIME
Tag
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Scaffold Inspectors’ Responsibilities


• You must inspect every scaffold thoroughly

•Check all areas of the scaffold

•Check all boarded platforms

•Climb every ladder (Take care - footwear - 3 point


contact)

•Find and check all ties (adequate? – enough?)

•Check condition of equipment (tubes, fittings, boards,


ladders, etc.)

•Check ‘key’ couplers (if accessible)


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Scaffold Inspectors’ Responsibilities


•You must reject any scaffold where you consider work
cannot be carried out safely. (this includes debris on
platform, type of equipment being used, excavations
nearby etc.)

•You have the power to remove any scafftag insert,


leaving ‘Do Not Use’ sign
displayed. You may have to restrict access with barriers
etc if you ‘condemn a section of the scaffold only

•If you see anyone working unsafely on or misusing a


scaffold, you must stop people working

•You must complete an inspection report (by the end of


the shift).
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Scaffold Inspectors’ Responsibilities


•Do not accept improvisation

•Do not turn a ‘blind eye’ to defects

•Do not be ‘bullied’ into passing a scaffold as safe for use


without a thorough inspection.

•No matter how urgent the job is, take the time required
to inspect it properly.

•Remember that you are signing the register and putting


your name and reputation on the line.
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Scaffold Inspectors’ Responsibilities


•You are the ‘policemen’ for the company

•You are vital members of the team

•You set the standard on your site


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So how long should it take to


inspect a scaffold?
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How
long?
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How long?
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How long?
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How long?
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How long?
and getting it
wrong!

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Regulations / Standards
•
The Construction (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations 
199
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Scaffold Tube
Scaffold Tube - Specification
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Steel
BS EN 39 Type 4 galv. Stl Tubes or 
equivalent
BS 11
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Tube Defects
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Scaffold Fittings
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Scaffold Fittings
90° (Right Angle) Coupler
(Loadbearing)
Distortion
SWL 15.0 kN
Slip
S
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Scaffold Fittings
Swivel Coupler
(Loadbearing)
SWL Distortion
8.5 kN  
SWL Slip
5.3 kN
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Scaffold Fittings
Putlog Coupler
(Non-loadbearing)
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Scaffold Fittings
Sleeve
(Loadbearing)
SWL Tension
3.0 kN
Spigot
(Non-loadbearing)
SWL

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