System Scaffolds (Frame Scaffolds)
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Talking points
- Frame scaffolds must be erected per the manufacturer's instructions with cross-bracing installed on both sides at every level.
- Base plates and mudsills are required. The mudsill must distribute the load to prevent the scaffold from sinking into soft ground.
- Scaffold must be plumb and level. If the base is out of level, the entire structure above is compromised — do not use shims or scraps to level frames.
- A competent person must inspect frame scaffolds before each work shift and after any event that could affect structural integrity (wind, impact, rain).
- Do not exceed the rated load capacity. This includes workers, tools, and materials on each platform level.
Ask the crew
Is the scaffold we're using today plumb and level — and when was the last competent person inspection?
Standards this talk is built on
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