Scaffolding Safety

Scaffolding Q.1 What is scaffolding? Ans: Scaffolding is temporary working platform which provide support both man and materials. Q.2 What are basic components of scaffolds? Ans: Sole board, base plate, bracing, ledger/runner, standard/post, ladder clamp, coupler, transom/bearer, planks, toe board, top & mid rail and adjustable jack. Q.3 What is the tag system? Ans: A tag is put on scaffolding by a competent person indicating the present condition whether it can be used and whether fall protection needed or not. Q.4 Who is the competent person in tag system of scaffolding? Ans: Competent person in tag system is the scaffolding supervisor. Q.5 How many tag we are using in scaffolding? Ans: Green Tag : Means access to work without full body harness. Yellow Tag: Means that scaffolding is complete but use full body harness. Red Tag : Means not use except erection and dismantled. Q...