Mobile scaffolds may be constructed using tube and coupler scaffold, fabricated frame
scaffold or modular type scaffold. As with any supported scaffold, however, it can be configured in many
different ways. This tip sheet highlights some of the key items to keep in mind when inspecting, erecting,
maintaining, and using mobile scaffold.
Hazard
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Precautions
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Collapse.
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Erection by Competent persons. Pre – use inspections
to ensure properly erected
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Overturning (general)
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Base plates used in preference to wheels where there
is no need to move.
Positioned on firm level ground.
Checked to ensure vertical before use.
If wheeled then wheels locked before use.
Height not to exceed minimum base dimension by x3
for external use x3.5 for internal use.
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Overturning (additional risk factors).
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Lower height to base ratios.
Use of Outriggers to broaden base.
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Sheeting.
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Trying in to adjacent structures.
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Overloading .
Water jetting /grit blasting .
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Access via a fitted ladder inclined within the tower
providing a route to the work platform through a lockable ‘trap door’
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Supporting hoists/waste chutes
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Procedures to ensure storage of materials are kept
to a minimum.
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Climbing the tower/use of external ladders.
Moving a wheeled tower
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Procedures to ensure towers are not moved when there
are people or materials on the upper platforms or in very windy conditions.
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People falling.
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Fully boarded platform with suitable edge protection
comprising guardrail , Toe boards and intermediate rail or brick – guard
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Falling Objects .
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Barriers erected at ground level to prevent people
from walking into the tower or work area.
Wearing of construction safety helmets for ground
staff.
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Overhead obstructions / power lines.
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Site inspection before initial erection and before
any moving of an erected tower on site.
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