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PUBLIC PROTECTION & SCAFFOLDING
When erecting scaffolding:
It must follow NASC TG20*
guidelines wherever possible.
A compliance sheet must be
completed to show scaffolding is
up to TG20 and BS EN 12811
standards.
Staircases are the preferred
access e.g. Haki/Layher.
Ladders must only be used as
access from one level to another
if a staircase has been proven to
be unsuitable.
Scaffolders must follow NASC
SG4 guidelines to prevent falls.
Before first use or after
alterations:
An advanced scaffolder,
scaffold health and
safety Manager or an
endorsed scaffolder with
over 10 years’
experience must perform
an inspection.
Scaffolds must be
Bracing ties are essential and appropriately tagged
must be installed as per a TW with a Scaff tag.
design. NEVER remove ties
without the appropriate
authorisation.
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Internal scaffold standard with two internal
scaffold boards against the face of the building
being demolished and four scaffold boards
between the internal and external scaffold.
External fire retardant “Monarflex” sheeting
applied to the exterior scaffolding with a
secondary sheet on the internal face draped
under the plywood protection.
Scaffold boarded lift with “ Monarflex” sheet on
top secured by plywood sheeting screwed to
the scaffold board.
NOTE: Where possible a minimum of three
working lifts are to be erected on any working
access scaffold.
Existing building line with protection tight against
the structure preventing arisings from falling to
the lift below.
When erecting scaffold an
exclusion zone is to be
established:
Demarcated.
Labelled.
Maintained until the risk is
removed.
Suitable to contain any
falling item based on an
assessment (e.g. height
and potential deflection).