On the construction site, scaffolding is an indispensable temporary structure in the construction process. It provides a platform for workers to work and also provides a guarantee for the progress and quality of the project. However, the safety of scaffolding is equally important and cannot be ignored. This article will discuss in depth all aspects of scaffolding safety to arouse everyone’s resonance and attention.
First of all, the scaffolding erection workers must undergo professional training and obtain a job certificate. This is because the erection and dismantling of scaffolding is a highly technical job that requires certain professional knowledge and skills. Only personnel who have undergone professional training and obtained a job certificate can ensure the safe and reliable erection and dismantling of scaffolding.
Secondly, it is strictly forbidden to use wooden and bamboo scaffolding mixed with iron scaffolding. When the overall height exceeds 3 meters, it is forbidden to use single-row scaffolding. This is because the load-bearing capacity and stability of wooden and bamboo scaffolding and iron scaffolding are very different. Mixing and using them can easily lead to a decrease in the overall stability of the scaffolding, thereby causing safety accidents. At the same time, the stability of a single-row scaffold cannot be guaranteed when the height exceeds 3 meters, so it is prohibited to use it.
Again, the scaffolding foundation must be flat and solid, with drainage measures, and the frame must be supported on a base (support) or a full-length scaffolding board. This is because the stability of the scaffolding is closely related to the flatness, solidity, and drainage of the foundation. If the foundation is uneven or not solid, the scaffolding is prone to tilting, deformation, and other problems. At the same time, if there are no drainage measures, water accumulation can easily cause the scaffolding foundation to become damp, which in turn affects its stability.
In addition, the scaffolding construction operation surface must be fully covered with scaffolding boards, the distance from the wall must not exceed 20 cm, and there must be no gaps, probe boards, or flying springboards. A guardrail and a 10-cm footboard should be set on the outside of the operation surface. This is to ensure the safety of workers working on the scaffolding. If the scaffolding board is too far away from the wall or there are gaps, probe boards, flying springboards, and other problems, workers are prone to slipping and falling during the operation. The setting of guardrails and toeboards can effectively prevent workers from falling from the edge of the scaffolding.
Finally, the frame must be closed along the inner side of the outer frame with a close-mesh safety net. The safety nets must be firmly connected, tightly closed, and fixed to the frame. This is to prevent debris, tools, etc. from falling from a height during the construction process, causing harm to the personnel and equipment below. At the same time, the closed close-mesh safety net can also play a certain role in dust prevention and improve the construction environment.
In short, scaffolding safety is a very important issue in construction, which needs to be fully valued and strictly controlled. Only by ensuring the safety of the scaffolding can the smooth progress of the construction be guaranteed and the safety of the workers’ lives be ensured. I hope this article can arouse everyone’s attention to scaffolding safety and jointly create a safe and orderly construction environment.
Post time: Feb-25-2025