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Quick Overview
This meeting covers the six key provisions of the OSHA scaffold standard.
A guardrail or personal fall arrest system on all sides except the side where the work is being done must protect employees doing overhand bricklaying from supported scaffolds.
There are six key provisions of this new standard that all employees should know:
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Before each work shift and after any occurrence that could affect the structural integrity, a competent person must inspect the scaffold and scaffold components for visible defects.
Scaffold Supervision
When erecting and dismantling supported scaffolds, a competent person must determine the feasibility of providing a safe means of access and fall protection for these operations.
Scaffold Supervision
10 Feet or Higher? You Need Fall Protection.
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The standard requires fall protection at a 10-foot height above a lower level for employees.
Guardrail Height
The height of the toprail for scaffolds manufactured and placed in service before January 1, 2000 can be between 36" and 45". The height of the toprail for scaffolds manufactured and placed in service after January 1, 2000 must be between 38" and 45".
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When the crosspoint of crossbracing is used as a toprail, it must be between 38" and 48" above the platform.
Guardrail Height: Crossbracing
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Midrails
Midrails must be installed approximately halfway between the toprail and the platform surface.
Guardrail height:
When crosspoint of crossbracing is used as a midrail, it must be between 20" and 30" above the work platform.
Midrails: Crosspoint Height
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Have you been prepared? Employees working on scaffolds must be trained on their hazards and the procedures to control hazards.
If you don’t feel prepared, let us know. No shame or blame, just safety.
Scaffold Worker Training
Safety Reminder:
Know and follow the latest standards enacted by OSHA.
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