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1 Page 16. VU20960 Introduction to scaffolding and working platforms INTRODUCTION Many of the tasks undertaken throughout this course, will ordinarily take place at heights greater than what you have experienced. You have undertaken all these tasks with safety in mind and completed SWM statements to ensure safe working conditions are met and maintained. WORKING AT HEIGHTS Falls from heights are a significant problem on construction sites, resulting in serious injury and death of workers. To reduce the possibility of injury, it is important that you select and use the best and safest method to reach the heights required for you to undertake the work. RESTRICTED HEIGHT SCAFFOLDING There are a number of types of scaffold that can be used for restricted height scaffolding. The term restricted height scaffolding refers to the fact that an unlicensed person can erect scaffolding up to four ( 4) metres to the platform height (Restricted to this height). Any scaffold beyond this height will require a scaffolding license to be held by the erector/assembler of the scaffold. The person erecting the scaffold must follow industry approved process and comply with Australian standard AS/NZS4576 Guidelines for scaffolding.. ADDITIONAL AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS AS/NZS1576: Part 1: Scaffolding General Requirements AS1577: Scaffold Planks AS/NZS1892.1: Portable Ladders Metal AS/NZS1892.3: Portable Ladders Reinforced Plastic Scaffolding erected around a domestic building

2 VU20960 Introduction to scaffolding and working platforms Page 17. HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENT To ensure the safety of yourself and others, it is important for you to conduct a risk assessment of the site where you are going to install the scaffold. This needs to be done before erection begins. When conducting a risk assessment you must take into account the following hazards identified below that could pose a danger to persons using and erecting the scaffold. ASSESSMENT 1: Task 1: LINK THE HAZARDS TO POTENTIAL RISKS Consider some of the following hazards that could pose a danger to scaffolding and the persons using it, then use a line to connect the each hazard to the risk. Task 2: Consider the risks below and work with a partner to think of ways to manage the risk to prevent accidents from taking place. Present your outcomes with the class and your instructor. Hazard Risk Soft ground Vehicles crashing into the base of the scaffold Sloping ground Erectors falling from scaffold whilst working Power lines in close proximity Sole plates of base plates sliding and the scaffold moving Cars/ trucks using the same area as the base of the scaffold is built Material being dropped and causing the scaffold to collapse or persons injured Members of the public accessing the base of the scaffold Sole plates sinking into the ground and the scaffolding leaning Cranes or hoists working over the top of the scaffold Persons being injured by scaffolding components being dropped Erectors working in bays without hand rails The scaffold becoming electrified and causing injury/death

3 Page 20. VU20960 Introduction to scaffolding and working platforms ASSESSMENT 2: Task: IDENTIFY BASIC SCAFFOLD COMPONENTS Read Basic Scaffold Components on pages 18 and 19, then identify each component to your instructor throughout the erection process of your scaffold. TYPES OF SCAFFOLDING The two most commonly used scaffolding system are Quick Stage scaffold and Cup Lock scaffold. Each system can be used in just about any application and is the safest option if you intend to erect the scaffolding yourself. Quick stage scaffold Cup lock scaffold Quick Stage is the most common form of scaffold used on Australian building sites, so we will focus mostly on that system. Before starting scaffold erection, check all parts for damage, making sure that they are in proper working order. Any part that does not look to be in good working condition or is damaged in any way should not be used ERECTING AND DISMANTLING SCAFFOLDS Erecting and dismantling scaffolds remains a high-risk activity, not only to those carrying out the work, but to other workers and the general public. The following guide sets out steps, which need to be considered and carried out, by anyone involved with such work. ASSESSMENT 3: How to erect: ERECT AND DISMANTLE SCAFFOLD Read the procedural steps to erect a scaffold on pages 21-27, then use the steps to erect a scaffold. How to dismantle 1. Use the reverse procedure to dismantle the scaffold. 2. Make sure that the lower ties are only removed when the scaffold is dismantled down to that level to avoid collapse. 3. On completion of work, carry all scaffolding components to storage area using correct manual handling techniques. 4. Make sure that the site is left clean and tidy.

4 VU20960 Introduction to scaffolding and working platforms Page 21. Step 1 Place four sole plates in the approximate position for the first bay and then place a screw jack on top of each sole plate. NOTE: The sole plates must be placed on level and solid ground Place screw jack on top of each sole plate Step 2 On the side closest to the structure, place a two (2) metre standard over the screw jack and have one team member hold in position. Place a standard over the screw jack Step 3 Place a transom between the two (2) end standards. NOTE: The transom gives the scaffold bay its width. Insert a transom between the two (2) end standards

5 VU20960 Introduction to scaffolding and working platforms Page 39. Student Learning Guide & Record TASK PAGE TASK TITLE DATE COMPLETED INSTRUCTOR S SIGNATURE Assessment 1 17 Link the hazards to potential risks Assessment 2 20 Identify basic scaffold components Assessment 3 20 Erect and dismantle scaffold Assessment 4 28 Assemble a mobile tower scaffold Assessment 5 32 Review questions Assessment 6 35 Complete a SWMS for erecting and dismantling scaffolding Assessment 7 38 Reflection Scaffolding