Inspection and Maintenance of Scaffolds

Scaffolds must be inspected as prescribed by national laws or regulations. It also instructs that the results be recorded by a competent person before being taken into use. The maintenance of scaffolding in Dubai should be carried out at periodic intervals as prescribed for all other types of scaffolds. In case of any alteration, interruption in use, exposure to weather or seismic circumstances or any other circumstance likely to affect the strength or stability of scaffolds used for the projects.

Since scaffolds are an important part of any project and repair or construction is dependent on the durability of the scaffold built for the project, its inspection must be carried out by a competent person. 

o A competent and professional expert should more particularly ascertain the following key points while inspecting the scaffold.

o To check if the scaffold is of a suitable type 

o To check if the scaffold used is adequate for the job;

o Materials used in its construction are of good quality and strong enough to carry out the repair or construction

o The scaffold used is of sound construction and stable enough for the workers to work confidently

o Also to inspect if the required safeguards are in position.

o A scaffold must not be erected, substantially modified or dismantled except by or under the supervision of a qualified individual.

o Each scaffold should be maintained in good and sound condition

o Every part must be inspected to ensure that it is kept fixed or secured so that no part gets displaced as a consequence of normal use.

o The inspection should include that no scaffold is seen to be partly dismantled and left since it is capable of being used unless it continues to be secure for use.

Lifting appliances on Scaffolding in Musaffah and UAE

Safety and inspection mandate in the following cases 

The lifting appliance is to be used on an Aluminium scaffolding in Musaffah and UAE:

The parts of the scaffold should be carefully inspected to ascertain the additional strengthening and other safety measures that may be required;

To check for any movement of the putlogs should be prevented

If feasible, the uprights should be precisely connected to a solid part of the building at the place where the lifting appliance is pitched.

Prefabricated scaffolds

For these systems, the instructions furnished by the manufacturers or suppliers should be exactly adhered to. Prefabricated scaffolds should have acceptable arrangements for fixing bracing.

Frames of different types should not be intermingled in a single scaffold and ought to be checked by a professional inspector.

By taking the above-mentioned adequate measures for safe and secure handling of the scaffold the work does not get hampered due to any unforeseen mishap. The workers also are confident in the workspace and carry-on work confidently and efficiently.

What kind of maintenance inspection should be observed while using scaffolds?

The employer must ensure scaffolds used by employees or workers are supervised by competent people. All scaffolds are used properly and only for the intent for which they are designed or erected. At the time of transferring heavy loads on or to a scaffold, there is a possibility of a sudden shock getting transmitted to the scaffold - adequate precautions should be taken to avoid this by doing the following.

1. A controlled quantity of load should be hoisted on the scaffold to prevent danger e.g. by a hand rope (tagline) so they cannot strike against the scaffold.

2. Evenly distribute the load, as far as possible distributed in such a way as to avoid disturbance of the stability of the scaffold.

3. Storage of material except that required for immediate use must be avoided strictly.

4. Workers should not be working on external scaffolds in harsh weather conditions keeping in mind their safety.

Aluminium mobile scaffolding from Ace Aluminium is the safest option for a hassle-free work environment.