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Check materials before use for any rejects. Do not use damaged materials. |
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Ensure that the floor the scaffolding is resting on, can take the load imposed on it. |
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Do not seat scaffolding on loose sand. If placing scaffolding on sand, ensure it is properly compacted and sole plates are used. |
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Do not use jacks on maximum extension without installing bracing. |
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Ensure that infills are installed with correct centers for the thickness of plywood being used. |
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Ensure bracing is installed as per drawings supplied. Wherever possible, brace around columns and against walls. |
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Ensure a ledger is placed in position correctly and tidily, where more than one standard is being used in height. Always check ground conditions for scaffolds to be erected upon. |
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Ensure that metal base plates are used under all standards. |
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Every scaffold requires adequate bracing in the form of ledgers and fade bracing. |
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Ensure that correct type of couplers are used for all connections. |
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Ensure that joints between tubes are staggered vertically and horizontally. |
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Ensure that the scaffold is adequately tied to the structure. Ties should not be more than 8.5 m apart and on every other lift. |
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In a scaffold at least 50% of ties must be of positive type. Always ensure that the loading of materials on a scaffolding has been taken into consideration. |
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Ensure that working platforms are fully boarded and completed with guard rail and toe boards. Working Platforms of over 2.0 m in height should have safety rails fitted.
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