Inspecting Fabricated Frame Scaffolds
Fabricated frame scaffolds are the most common type of scaffold because they are versatile, economical, and easy to use. They are frequently used in one or two tiers by residential contractors, painters, etc., but their modular frames can also be stacked several stories high for use on large-scale construction jobs.
Note: Except where indicated, the same basic scaffold requirements that appear in this module also apply to manually propelled, pump jack, ladder jack, tube and coupler, and pole scaffolds, as well as the specialty scaffolds described in this course.
Base Section
It is impossible for a stable structure to be built unless the foundation is square and level. OSHA has standards that apply specifically to the steps that must be taken to assure a stable scaffold base.
Real-Life Example
Scaffold Collapses and Worker Injured
An employee was on a scaffold that was being dismantled when the scaffold collapsed. He fell, sustaining a concussion for which he was hospitalized. The scaffold was not secured to wooden footing supports, nor was it tied to the building.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
2-2. It is impossible for a stable scaffold structure to be built unless _____.
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