Scaffold Safety
Mobile Scaffolds
Before a scaffold is moved, each employee on the scaffold must be informed. Employees shall not ride on scaffolds unless the following conditions exist:
- The surface on which the scaffold is being moved is within 3 degrees of level, and free of pits, holes, and obstructions.
- The height to base width ratio of the scaffold during movement is two to one or less, unless the scaffold is designed and constructed to meet or exceed nationally recognized stability test requirements. A qualified person should be present during this process.
- Outrigger frames, when used, are installed on both sides of the scaffold.
- When power systems are used, the propelling force is applied directly to the wheels, and does not produce a speed in excess of 1 foot per second.
- No employee is on any part of the scaffold which extends outward beyond the wheels, casters, or other supports
