Today you will discuss the proper uses for a Web-Tex
Scaffold, covering the following points:
- inspect THE WEB-TEX before use and report any unsafe conditions to your
supervisor. Individually inspect the each truss, connector pins, and wheel
locks. If there are any broken truss locks, put the scaffold out of service and
replace the truss. “ALL FOUR WHEELS MUST BE LOCKED IN PLACE
WHILE WORKING ON THE SCAFFOLD” in order to use the Web-Tex. The same goes for truss locks: take any
defective equipment out of service and make sure to report unsafe equipment to
the foreman.
- Make sure that you have an adequate guardrail
when you set up your scaffold. Guardrails must be installed when work platform
is 4’ or higher off the ground. Combining two 6’ frames for access to higher
areas should be avoided when possible – check with your immediate supervisor
prior to considering this type of system.
- Walk board must be approved for use on the
scaffold being used. DO NOT USE J-LINE
ALUMINUM WALK BOARDS WITH WEBTEX SCAFFOLDS.
- Web-Tex scaffolds that have a platform at eight
feet high will need to have a additional third trust at the bottom to keep the
frames square and from spreading out.
- Web-Tex walk boards must have a metal strip
securely attached around the perimeter of the board and the board must rest
securely within the truss rails.
- ALWAYS
LOCK WEB-TEX WHEELS PRIOR ACCESS. Do
not use any Web-Tex scaffold unless all four wheel locks are in operational
condition. Missing wheel locks should be identified in the pre-use inspection
and corrected immediately.
Web-Tex scaffolds are designed for use in confined spaces
and narrow isles. In stairwells Web-Tex scaffolds are
ideal because the wheels can be off set to provide a level surface. Remember that all four wheels must be
turned perpendicular to the stair tread and locked out when using the Web-Tex
system on stairs.
Never step off onto structure to support yourself while
occupying the platform. SCAFFOLDING
IS NOT DESIGNED FOR SIDE LOAD AND WILL MOVE AWAY FROM THE FORCE BEING APPLIED
TO THE STRUCTURE.
When working alone, you must climb down prior to moving
the scaffold. Project Safe states:
Self-propelling on a Web Tex scaffold is strictly prohibited and will be
grounds for immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Real World Note: Due
to the narrow design of the Web-Tex system, “up and through” the end is always
safer than swinging around the side.
Take caution when pulling downward on one end of a guardrail section
while accessing the platform as the other side may pull up, become disconnected
from the frame and cause you to fall.
Securing the mid-rail to the upper rung of the frame with ceiling wire
is one way to prevent this and is highly recommended.
The two main causes
of accidents on scaffolds are:
Operator Errors Or Equipment Failure
Operator errors can be eliminated through close supervision
and employee training.
Equipment errors can be eliminated by thoroughly inspecting
the scaffold prior to use.
Web-Tex scaffolding is invaluable tool when used properly in
the appropriate areas. By following the guidelines specific to this type of
system, the chances for fall-related accidents can be greatly reduced.
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