On construction sites, scaffolding is an indispensable temporary structure in the construction process. It provides a platform for workers to work and also provides guarantees for the progress and quality of the project. However, the safety of scaffolding is equally important and cannot be ignored.
First of all, the workers who erect scaffolding 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 those 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 mix wooden and bamboo scaffolding with iron scaffolding. When the overall height exceeds 3 meters, single-row scaffolding is prohibited. 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 single-row scaffolding 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, the accumulation of water 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, no more than 20 cm away from the wall, and no gaps, probe boards, or flying boards. A guardrail and a 10-cm footboard should be set on the outside of the operating surface. This is to ensure the safety of workers on the scaffolding. If the scaffolding board is too far from the wall or there are gaps, probe boards, flying boards, and other problems, workers are prone to slipping and falling during the operation. The setting of guardrails and footboards can effectively prevent workers from falling from the edge of the scaffolding.
Finally, the frame must be enclosed 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 construction, 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 construction and the safety of workers be guaranteed.
Post time: Apr-02-2025