Firstly, scaffolding may pose the following hazards:
1. Scaffolding construction plans were not prepared or approved promptly, and safety briefings were not signed off on by every worker.
2. Workers are working without proper certification, and are not wearing safety belts, helmets, or non-slip shoes;
3. The steel pipes and couplers used in the scaffolding are of substandard quality; channel steel is used for cantilever scaffolding, and steel cantilever beams are not secured with wire ropes.
4. The scaffolding lacks dense mesh netting, or the protection is inadequate; horizontal netting is missing, or is not securely installed; 5. The spacing between the scaffold uprights is too large, failing to meet the requirements of the plan; uprights are lapped and extended, and the joints are located at the same level.
6. The lower part of the scaffold lacks ground-level bracing or the ground-level bracing is not installed correctly; the number of horizontal bracing members is insufficient, and their fixing positions are incorrect.
7. The number of wall ties on the scaffold is insufficient; scissor bracing is not installed, or the scissor bracing is not installed correctly; members and couplers have been removed without authorization.
8. The bottom layer and construction layer of the scaffold are not fully covered with scaffold boards.
These factors may lead to the following accidents:
1. Potential fall from height;
2. Potential falling object accident;
3. Potential scaffold overturning.
The following are risk management measures for scaffolding:
1. Scaffolding construction plans must be prepared and approved promptly, and safety technical briefings must be signed by each worker.
2. Scaffolding workers must be certified and wear safety belts, safety helmets, and non-slip shoes;
3. Qualified products must be used for the steel pipes and couplers of the scaffolding. Channel steel is strictly prohibited for cantilever scaffolding, and steel wire ropes must be used to support steel cantilever beams.
4. Dense mesh netting must be tightly installed on the scaffolding, and horizontal netting protection must be complete and securely installed.
5. The longitudinal and transverse spacing of the scaffolding uprights must strictly adhere to the plan requirements; overlapping or extending of uprights is strictly prohibited, as is installation within the same horizontal plane.
6. The lower ground-level bracing and horizontal bars of the scaffolding must be erected strictly according to the plan;
7. The number of wall ties and scissor bracing components must be complete, and unauthorized removal of members or couplers is strictly prohibited.
8. The bottom layer and construction layer of the scaffolding must be fully covered with scaffold boards as required by the plan.
Post time: Mar-26-2026