What is the Australian standard for scaffolds?
/NZS 1576.1:1995
Jointly revised and designated as AS/NZS 1576.1:1995. Second edition 2010. This Standard was prepared by the Joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand Committee BD-036, Scaffolding, to supersede AS/NZS 1576.1:1995.
What are five requirements for scaffolding?
safe working load / load class. maximum leg loads. maximum tie spacing both horizontal and vertical and tie duty. details of additional elements such as beamed bridges, fans, loading bays etc, which may be a standard configuration (see note 1 ref TG20:13) or specifically designed.
Who can alter scaffolding?
A. Scaffolds should be designed, erected, altered and dismantled only by competent people and the work should always be carried out under the direction of a competent supervisor. This is a requirement of the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
What is OSHA Standard for scaffold?
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 employ- ees, and who has authorization to take prompt correc- tive measures to eliminate them.”
What is the minimum height for scaffolding?
In the general industry, the height requirement for scaffolding is 4 feet above a lower level. For construction work, the height requirement is 6 feet above a lower level. All workers 10 feet above a lower level must have fall protection.
What is the first thing to be done before erecting a scaffold?
Create a Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA) Process of erection, which can minimize the hazards associated with the overall process. Bracing plan. Material Handling procedures. Power lines.
Is it illegal to work on a roof without scaffolding?
Whilst it isn’t illegal to work on domestic roofs and chimneys without scaffolding, health and safety regulation strongly recommends the use of appropriate roof and chimney scaffolding. For larger jobs on sloping roofs, HSE recommends the use of roof scaffolding to prevent people or materials from falling.
What is the maximum height for scaffolding?
Construction scaffolding safety is paramount. OSHA further states that scaffolds more than 125 feet in height above the base must be designed by a professional registered engineer. These scaffold height restrictions reflect the hazards and structural stress when working at such heights.
What is the minimum height at which guardrails are required on scaffolding?
38 inches
The minimum guardrail height for scaffolds manufactured or first placed in service after January 1, 2000 is 38 inches. For all scaffolds, the maximum height is 45 inches.