Saturday 16 July 2016

Scaffolds—Structural components


Demonstrate

In Demonstrate structural components of all frame scaffolds must be inspected regularly. It should include connecting pins, frames, , braces, guardrail and feet.


Frames
• In frames cross-members should not be cracked,bent,  rusty and  otherwise deformed.
• All connecting components should fit together.


Feet

• Plates should be securely attached to legs to resist uplift as well as compression.
•  Adjustable base plates should work properly.


Braces
• In  horizontal braces should not be cracked,bent,  rusty and otherwise deformed.
• Scaffolds higher than three frames must be tied into the structure
• Braces should be compatible with frames and free of distortion.

                                      

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