7 Things to Look for During Your Scaffolding Inspection Procedure
Once industrial scaffolding is installed, maintenance teams must examine the components for any potential safety issues during their procedures.
When your team knows what to look for while inspecting scaffolding, maintenance to lengthen its life and save you resources becomes simple. Here are seven of the leading indicators that your scaffolding needs upkeep.
1. Missing Parts
Examine the scaffolding for any lost hardware, such as nuts, bolts, wedges or spigots. Missing parts can make scaffolding less secure and your work site vulnerable to safety issues.
2. Correct Replacement Parts
Should your team find parts missing in your scaffolding, avoid using cheap replacements. Stick to the manufacturer's specifications for new parts for the safest possible performance.
3. Condition of Panels
The floor of your scaffolding must bear the weight of hundreds of pounds from your construction team and equipment. When examining these panels, look for cracks, splits or dents that may signal floor weakness. Even small deformities can lead to equipment failure.
4. Exposed Sharp Edges
Scaffolding made of steel or aluminum segments should have smooth edges. Your team needs to look for rough, uneven exposed edges that may cause scratches or more severe injuries.
5. Signs of Overloading
If your scaffold's supports or floorboards appear dented or buckled, that is the first sign of failure due to excessive weight-bearing. Resolve these issues as soon as possible, as this is an early sign of structural collapse.
6. Proper Lubrication of Clamps and Braces (for Some Types of Scaffolding)
Nuts securing clamps and braces should move unimpeded. If they seem rigid, lubricate them as soon as possible, as rigid scaffolding is less safe and may lead to work interruptions.
7. Swing Gate Springs
Safety barriers exist to keep the work site safe by regulating the flow of worker traffic. When your team inspects scaffolding, that should include all swing gates and other barriers. If you find broken springs on swing gates, replace them soon.
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