How to erect scaffolding?

How to erect scaffolding is a common question asked during safety officer Interview and also the Scaffold erection must be known by the Safety Officer/ safety Assistant or Any one in the Safety Field.

Now know about How to erect scaffolding?

1. First of all It should be erected on levels firm ground
2. Scaffold to be erected by trained / skilled person
3. Scaffold is constructed using metal pipes and wooden boards
4. Scaffold should be designed and constructed from good and sound material
5. Scaffold not to be erected on loose earth
6. Clamps should fixed
7. Properly bracing is must
8. Sole plate is necessary in the base of vertical pipe

 

How to erect scaffolding?

 

SAFETY AUDIT CHECKLIST

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY (EHS) AUDIT CHECKLIST
  • Have adequate PPEs been used by Bar-benders, Welders, Carpenters working on wood cutting machine etc?
  • Have adequate precautions been taken for noise reduction?.
  • Are the Operators issued with a valid ‘Work Permit’?
  • Has the authorized operators list been displayed for each plant, machinery & equipment?
  • Have Preventive Maintenance Charts been displayed for each machinery / equipment / plant and records of maintenance being carried out available?
  • Have safety instructions sign-boards been displayed near P & M and equipments?
  • Have the moving parts of machinery & equipment been covered with proper guards?
  • Has the material Hoist been adequately braced and supported / tied at each floor.
  • Is the material hoist provided with proper unloading platform?
  • Are the lifting equipment (Tower Crane, Hoist, Mobile Crane etc.) been tested by Chartered Engineer and fitness Certificates are kept on record?

HAZARDOUS/NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE COMPLIANCE AUDIT CHECKLIST

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY (EHS) AUDIT CHECKLIST EHS REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTION CHECKLIST

HAZARDOUS/NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE COMPLIANCE AUDIT CHECKLIST
  • Are hazardous waste containers properly identified and labeled with the words, “HAZARDOUS WASTE?”
  • Are used oil collection containers properly identified and clearly labeled with the words, “USED OIL?”
  • Are controlled and non-hazardous wastes being collected and managed properly (i.e., returnable towels, coolant sludge, composite waste, fluorescent lamps)? Are containers properly identified and clearly labeled with contents?
  • Are hazardous waste collection containers fully closed while not in use? Lids that “spring up” are not fully closed.
  • Are used oil waste containers closed while not in use?
  • Are trash cans free of hazardous waste?
  • Are trash cans free of scrap metal?
  • Is there less than 55 gallons per waste stream at satellite accumulation area(s)?
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HOUSEKEEPING/ WORK ENVIRONMENT AUDIT CHECKLIST

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY (EHS) AUDIT CHECKLIST EHS REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTION CHECKLIST

HOUSEKEEPING/WORK ENVIRONMENT AUDIT CHECKLIST
  • Are desk/work and storage areas clean, organized, and sanitary?
  • Are trash containers (large 55 gallon) covered?
  • Are electrical/network cables organized to eliminate trip hazards?
  • Are drawers of desks and file cabinets kept closed when not in use?
  • Are file cabinets arranged so drawers do not open into aisles?
  • Is only one file drawer opened at a time?
  • Is knife blade on paper cutter lowered and latched when not in use?
  • Are mezzanines labeled with floor load capacity?
  • Is all lighting lit and/or appear adequate for the task performed?
  • Are floor openings covered and secure?
  • Are spilled or dropped items cleaned up and put away?
  • Are guardrails installed where required? (Guardrails are required where there is over 48 inches to next lower level.)
Answer with YES or NO / NA

SAFETY AUDIT CHECKLIST

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY (EHS) AUDIT CHECKLIST EHS REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTION CHECKLIST

FLAMMABLES/COMBUSTIBLES AUDIT CHECKLIST
  • Are hazardous materials properly stored?
  • Are chemicals properly stored and returned to appropriate cabinet at end of shift?
  • Are safety cans in good condition (no corrosion, damage, etc.) with flame arrestor in place?
  • Are flammable cabinets grounded and containers bonded when dispensing flammable liquids? Only cabinets from which flammable liquids are dispensed need to be grounded.
  • Are flammable liquids stored in approved safety containers?
  • Are materials that could burn kept away from ignition sources?
  • Is area free of excessive trash or combustibles?
  • Do all can with red lids have fusible links?
  • Are the tops of the flammable cabinets clear (nothing stored on top)?
  • Are all flammable bottle tips unmodified and/or undamaged?
  • Are backflow valves working in all flammable bottles?
  • Is heat producing equipment turned off at night when no one is present?
Answer with YES or NO / NA

FIRE PREVENTION CHECKLIST

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY (EHS) AUDIT CHECKLIST EHS REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTION CHECKLIST

FIRE PREVENTION CHECKLIST
  • Is there a minimum 24 inches clearance between storage and sprinkler heads?
  • Are “NO SMOKING” areas enforced?
  • Are electrical outlets or cords not overloaded? Only allowable number of connections (i.e., a 4-way outlet only has 4 pieces of equipment connected and not loaded with additional extension cords). NOTE: Isolated power not included.
  • Are fire sprinkler heads unobstructed and free of dirt and corrosion?
Answer with YES or NO / NA

FIRE EMERGENCY CHECKLIST

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY (EHS) AUDIT CHECKLIST EHS REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTION CHECKLIST

FIRE EMERGENCY CHECKLIST
  • Are fire extinguishers fully charged and have current inspection dates? All previous months should be signed off.
  • Are fire extinguishers and hoses, mounted, visible, and accessible?
  • Do employees know where the fire extinguishers are and how to use them?
  • Do fire doors and shutters appear to be in good operating condition?
Answer with YES or NO / NA
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