Charla de seguridad sobre Scaffold and ladder failure

Qué es

Scaffolds, trestles or ladders that collapse, tip or move because of poor set-up, overloading or damage.

Controles que hay que revisar, del más eficaz al menos eficaz

1. Use licensed scaffolders where required, and confirm scaffolds are inspected and handed over as safe before first use.
2. Inspect scaffolds at regular intervals and after storms, repairs or alterations, and keep a record of each inspection.
3. Erect scaffolds and ladders on firm, level ground using base plates, sole boards or levelling feet.
4. Keep loads within the scaffold's duty rating and the ladder's load rating, and never overload platforms.
5. Use industrial-rated ladders, secure them at the top or base, and set extension ladders at the correct angle.
6. Tag out damaged ladders and scaffold parts, and never remove ties, braces or guardrails without authorisation.

Preguntas para el equipo

1. ¿Dónde podría aparecer scaffold and ladder failure hoy en este trabajo?
2. El control más eficaz es: «Use licensed scaffolders where required, and confirm scaffolds are inspected and handed over as safe before first use». ¿Podemos hacerlo aquí? Si no, ¿por qué no?
3. ¿Qué controles para scaffold and ladder failure faltan o no funcionan en esta obra?
4. ¿Cuándo detendrías el trabajo por scaffold and ladder failure, y a quién avisarías?
5. ¿Cómo informamos de un peligro, un cuasi accidente o un incidente en este trabajo?