Scaffold Safety

Scaffold is an elevated temperory working  platform .Every year there are many men killed or injured in accidents connected with scaffolding .For the scaffold er it is not sufficient to provide a safe structure for others to work from. He must look after his own safety while working, that of those working with him and that of those nearby either on the site or close to it, who might be accidentally hurt.

Make sure that rungs have no play or movement with any of 5the special folding type or articulating ladders check that the hinges are secure.

Ensure that pulley is not out of round and operates freely.


Ensure that fly ladders operate and slide freely in channels.


Make sure there no excessive play in the halyard.


Ensure that dogs are freely operating and springs are operational and in place.

Ladder maintenance / inspection

The nature of work ladder will be subjected to a great deal of misuse.

As a result extra vigilance must be exercised when inspecting ladders. 

General inspection guide lines for ladder are as given below. 



All rungs and steps are free of oil, grease,dirt etc. spreders or other locking devices are in place. 



Non skid safety feet are in place.




No structural defects all support braces intact.



Check hale yard ropes for any damage.


All fittings are tight.Make sure that rab plates are secure without burrs and not worn out.


Check support plates for tightness.

Check the heat sensor label for presence and condition.


Cheks for splitings or cracks which are cause repaire or replacement.