Scaffold Recap
Which part of the scaffold can you remove or alter so you can access work?
NONE! Call supervisor or Rocky if you cannot access the area. The scaffold company will need to make an adjustment so we can perform our work safely.
What is the # requirement for anchors?
5,000#
How many rungs (or feet) do Fixed ladders need to be above the top rail to enter a scaffold?
3 runs (approx 3feet)
What are the 2 types of Heat Illness
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
This is the minimum height above a lower level where Cal/OSHA requires fall protection on a low-sloped commercial roof.
What is 6 feet?
This is one of the most common trip hazards on job sites, especially around coating work areas.
What are hoses, cords, or loose materials?
Spacing between boards cannot be greater than ____ inches?
1 inch
True or False. We can share our safety harnesses as long as they are inspected and in good condition?
False. Please do not share safety harnesses. Contact Rocky or supervisor to get a new harness if yours is damaged or you do not have one.
In what position do you need to be in to help brace yourself while riding on a rolling scaffold while your coworker pushes it to the next work area?
TRICK QUESTION! Always dismount the rolling scaffold prior to moving to a new location!
What stage of heat illness are you in when your skin gets red and you stop sweating?
Heat Stroke. Get medical attention immediately.
These three methods are the primary forms of fall protection when working near the edge of a roof with no or low parapets.
What are a personal fall arrest system (PFAS), guardrails, and a warning line with a safety monitor?
OSHA and Cal/OSHA both require construction sites to be kept clean and orderly. This general term describes that practice.
What is good housekeeping?
The last plank on the scaffold near the guardrail cannot be more than a gap of ____ inches
10 inches
What are the ABCD's of Fall Hazards?
Anchorage
Body Harness
Connectors
Deacceleration
At what height maximum are Syntech employees allowed to work off of a ladder?
NEVER... We ONLY use ladders as a means to gain access to the work area.
If an employee has signs of heat stroke, stop work immediately, get them to shade and hydrate them and call 911 for further instructions. If employee Faints or is not coherent, call __________ immediately.
911
This fall protection system includes a full-body harness, lanyard or SRL, and an anchor point capable of supporting 5,000 lbs.
What is a personal fall arrest system (PFAS)?
Leaving these unsecured can lead to trip injuries or chemical spills, especially when applying waterproofing coatings.
What are buckets, tools, and containers?
What does Syntech always request from the scaffolding contractor to install at the base of the guardrails so objects, debris, or materials don't fall off the edges.
Toe boards.
Syntech will default and have toeboards on every scaffold.
What are the rail height requirements for the top rail on a scaffold
42-48" tall
Falls are the leading cause of death in construction. What percentage of construction fatalities are due to falls (approx.)?
Around ~40% (roughly 1 in 3 construction fatalities are from falls)
What are some solutions to creating shade for instance if we are working on a roof and there is no shade?
EZ tarp safely tied down
Take brakes off the roof in a shady area
True or False: You can rely on a 24-inch parapet as your only form of fall protection when applying roof coatings.
What is False? (Parapets must be at least 39 inches high to qualify as a compliant guardrail.)
This should be done immediately after cutting, grinding, or tearing off old material to prevent injuries and fire hazards.
What is clean up debris and dispose of waste properly?
When should the ladder door hatches be open during or after work?
Never! Always close the door hatches after you have reached onto the scaffold level safely.
STORY TIME ON WHY TO ALWAYS CLOSE THE LATCHES. PROTECT YOUR NUTS.
What type of connectors are used to connect our safety personal arrest system to an anchorage point?
Extra Points - WHY?
Double Locking Connectors
To help prevent ROLL OUT
If you see a co-worker in a trench and you hear rumbling or see cracks in the soil wall, what should you do first?
Alert the worker to get out immediately and stop work
How many bottles of water should a foreman bring onsite for a typical work week with a crew of 3 (including himself).
Hint....2 cups is about 1 bottle... 2 bottles should be consumed every 1 hour
1/2 bottle per 15min = 2 bottles per hour
2bottles x 8 hrs = 16 bottles per day
3 ppl x 16 bottles per day = 48 bottles
48 bottles per day x 5 days in a week = 240 bottles per week
That is a lot of water... figure about 2 gallons per day per person
This safety practice requires maintaining two feet of clearance around all roof openings and ensuring skylights are protected.
What is guarding or covering roof openings and skylights with rated protection?
True or False: It’s acceptable to pile up debris or materials in a stairwell or roof access point if it's only temporary.
What is False? (Access areas must always remain clear and unobstructed.)
True or False.
You can use the cross bracing and diagonals to climb on ONLY if you are using them to access the scaffold.
FALSE.
The scaffolding should never be climbed. Internal ladder systems or external ladders provided by the scaffold company should be the only thing used.
IF YOU ARE ON A NO OR LOW PARAPET ROOF WHAT ARE 3 WAYS YOU CAN PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST FALL HAZARDS?
1. PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM (5,000 LBS TIEBACK)
2. TEMPORARY GUARDRAILS AT PERIMETER
3. WARNING LINES 6FT FROM EDGE
Before every use, you should inspect the ladder for these three things.
What are cracks, missing feet or rungs, and loose or damaged hardware?
This emergency action should be taken immediately if a co-worker shows signs of heat stroke, like confusion, fainting, or hot, dry skin.
What is call 911 and begin cooling the person immediately?
This type of fall protection system uses flags or ropes to create a visual barrier, but only works when you're 6 feet or more from the edge on a low-slope roof.
What is a warning line system?
This type of container should be used to dispose of oily rags or solvent-soaked materials to prevent fire hazards.
What is a metal container with a self-closing lid?