# Weekly Safety Meeting

## For The Construction Industry

| Safety Meeting Outlines | 1601 Las Plumas Ave., San Jose, CA 95133-1613 (408) 347-3400 | Vol. 16 | No. 13 | Week of 04-01-19 |
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| Company Name Therma Job Name Date |  |  |  |  |
| FIXED SCAFFOLDS |  |  |  |  |

### 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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