Fixed Platforms
Conduct an inspection to verify the platforms around the rig meet the necessary size and configuration requirements to provide safe working surfaces for employees.
Location/Use
List each fixed platform for easy identification along with the original designed purpose of the platform.
Support Structure
Check that frame work is straight and spaced to provide adequate support for grating or decking. Check that knee braces or angle braces are straight, undamaged, and do not have any cuts or welds that would weaken the original design. Check that there are not any additional equipment or tools hanging from the support structure beyond what it was designed to hold.
Hinges & Attachments
Check for weld cracks or deformities that could fail when the platform is in use. Ensure that properly sized pins and keepers are installed and secure.
On fold-down platforms, check for pinch points and heavy lifting exposure when rigging up or down.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
8-5. Why should inspectors check cuts and welds on rig support structures?
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