Assembly and installation of scaffolding: features and rules

It is very important to provide the most comfortable and safe conditions when working at height. Here, scaffolding often plays a key role, on the installation of which too much depends. Therefore, you need to try to approach it with all responsibility. The installation process consists of several main stages, including preliminary work, site preparation, assembly and installation itself. When all the main work is done, it’s time to check the reliability of the design, after which it will be possible to immediately begin work.

What needs to be done before starting installation?

There are several subtleties that must be considered before carrying out installation work. Key highlights in this area include:

Studying the design of scaffolding, the place where they will be installed.
Acceptance of equipment from the warehouse, checking for the presence of all necessary components.
A briefing that every installer who will carry out the work must undergo. It is necessary to talk about the basic safety rules, about the scheme and about all other points.

Installation of temporary fences to protect passers-by and facility workers. They are installed along the border of a potentially dangerous zone, which is at least seven meters. It is necessary to warn everyone around about the work, for which special signs are used.
Checking belts for insurance. If a defective belt is found, replacement work must be carried out.
Carrying out preparatory work aimed at the installation of auxiliary structures.

How is the assembly and installation?

There is a certain sequence of actions that it is desirable to follow in order to achieve your goals. During the installation process, you need to take into account some mandatory points, including:

Starting installation work from the corner of the building.
At the time of the installation, it is necessary to de-energize the electrical wires, which are located in close proximity to the installation site. You can also put them away for a while in special boxes made of plastic or wood.
Under the screw supports, it is necessary to install wooden linings, the thickness of which is from 5 cm.
Vertical elements are used to connect the structure. It is necessary to control the vertical position of the structure using a special plumb line.
To fix the structure, it is necessary to use metal factory fasteners or anchors. It is customary to install them at least every four meters.
In the process of laying flooring, particularly careful control over the creation of gaps is required. They should not exceed 20 cm.
To ensure protection from electric discharge, it is necessary to think over and perform grounding.

Work platform installation

To ensure safety during the work process, certain requirements are imposed on the installation of the working platform. Among the main ones are:

Site preparation from soil or asphalt with concrete.
Debris removal, surface leveling work.
If necessary, it will be necessary to divert groundwater from the site.
If scaffolding is installed in a place where there is a height difference, it is necessary to level the work site in all major directions, including transverse, longitudinal. Wooden boards or concrete slabs in such a situation would be the best choice.

If the basic requirements are met, it will be possible to create optimal working conditions according to all safety standards.