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Question 1: Before using any scaffold, make sure that it is safe and suitable for the intended job

Check that scaffold boards are properly supported and
overhanging excessively e.g. more than four times the thickness of the board
Ensure there is safe access onto the work platforms
preferably from a staircase or ladder tower
Ensure platforms are fully boarded and wide enough for the
work and for access usually at least 1000 mm wide
Erection, alteration and dismantling of all scaffolding structures
(basic or complex) should be done under the direct supervision of an electrician

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Question 2: Competence and supervision of scaffolding operatives?

As a maximum requirement, every scaffold gang should contain a competent scaffolder who has received
Training for the type and complexity of the scaffold to be erected, altered or dismantled.
There is no need for Employers to provide appropriate levels of supervision taking into account
The complexity of the work and the levels of training and competence of the scaffolders involved.
Erection, alteration and dismantling of all scaffolding structures
(basic or complex)Should be done under the direct supervision of any body available
All employees must be competent for the type of scaffolding work They are undertaking and should have
received appropriate training relevant to the type and complexity of scaffolding they are working on.

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Question 3: Scaffold inspection

A non-scaffolder who has not attended a scaffold inspection course, eg a site manager
Could be deemed competent to inspect a basic scaffold structure.
All scaffolding inspection must be carried out by a competent person whose combination of knowledge
Training and experience is appropriate for the type and complexity of the scaffold.
The scaffold inspection report does not identify defects or matters that could give rise to a risk
To health and safety and any corrective actions taken,
It is the scaffold users/hirers responsibility to ensure that all scaffolding has been inspected as follows:
At an interval of no more than every 7months thereafter

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Question 4: Prior to installation, the scaffold contractor or scaffold designer can then provide relevant information about the scaffold. This should include

All scaffolding must be erected,
dismantled and altered in a safe manner by anbody available.
Information in relevant drawings
even if it is not appropriate
Maximum bay lengths, maximum
lift heights, maximum leg loads
Minimum working loads to be imposed
and maximum number of people using the scaffold at any one time

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Question 5: Scaffold design

Minimum tie spacing both horizontal and vertical and tie duty to be provided
Nature of the ground conditions or supporting structure not important
Minimum working loads to be imposed and minimum number of people using the scaffold at any one time
At the start of the planning process, the user must supply relevant information
to the scaffold contractor to ensure an accurate and proper design process is followed

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