Weekly Safety Meeting

For The Construction Industry

POTENTIAL PHYSICAL HAZARDS

• FALLS FROM ELEVATIONS
• STRUCK BY FALLING OBJECTS
• ELECTRICAL SHOCK

PRIMARY EXPOSURES FOR MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

• Setting up fixed scaffolds
• Getting on and off fixed scaffolds
• Working under fixed scaffolds

SAFE WORK PRACTICES

• Before starting work from any fixed scaffold for the first time, take the time to inspect it for obvious inadequacies.
• Check to ensure that the scaffolding system isn't set up too close to overhead powerlines or electrical equipment.
• Make sure that the scaffolding system is set up properly on a firm, level base.
• Look at the work areas on the scaffold to ensure they are properly planked or decked.
• When applicable, be sure that the scaffold's guardrail systems are in place, and properly installed.
• Evaluate the established methods of getting on and off the scaffold. If a method doesn't appear safe, don't use it. Inform your supervisor about it immediately.
• Look closely at the scaffold system's guys and ties to ensure that they are properly installed and in good condition.
• Find out from the designated Competent Person for scaffolds what the rated load capacity is for each particular scaffold, and make sure that it is never exceeded.
• Make sure that you are always protected by a fall prevention or protection system while working on fixed scaffolds. If there is no guardrail system in place, be sure to use a fall arrest system or some other acceptable form of fall protection.
• If any part of the fixed scaffold system appears damaged or inadequate, or if you're not sure about it, don't use it. Ask your supervisor about it immediately.

SAFETY REMINDER

Before getting on a scaffold check to make sure that a competent person has inspected the scaffold before the work shift

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