Scaffolds are used by employees performing work that cannot be safely
completed from the ground or from solid surfaces, except where ladders
or lifts will provide adequate elevation and safe work practices.
Per recent NCOSHA requirements, scaffolds must be designed by a "Qualified
Person" and shall be constructed and loaded in accordance with
that design. A "Qualified Person" as defined by NCOSHA,
is one who by possession of a recognized degree, or professional standing,
or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully
demonstrated the ability to solve problems related to scaffold design
and erection. It is recommended that an experienced degree engineer
or Professional Engineer, with experience in scaffolding be considered
a "Qualified Person." The latest provisions contained in
NCOSHA 1926 Subpart L must be followed in the design, erection and
use of scaffolding. Refer to http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/scaffolding/faq.html
for general information and specific requirements regarding the use of scaffolds in question/answer format
or see "General
Safety Guidelines - Safe Use of Scaffolds" (Attachment 2) in
the ASU Fall Protection Plan for a summary of the Scaffolding requirements.
Additionally, the erection, moving, altering or dismantling of scaffolding
must be performed under the supervision and direction of a "Competent
Person" qualified in scaffolding, as defined by NCOSHA 1926 Subpart
L. Employees performing this work must be supervised and trained,
with a copy of training documentation retained in the department and
a copy forwarded to the Safety & Workers' Compensation Office.
if you have questions, please contact the Safety & Workers'
Compensation Office at extension 4007.
Revised 8/11/2008
