A Guide to Scaffolding Safety - Australian Scaffolds（脚手架安全指南澳大利亚的支架）.pdf

A Guide to Scaffolding Safety January 2006 Copyright notice This publication is based on the Victoria WorkSafe publication “Guidance Note – Fall Prevention for Scaffolders”. The graphics in this publication are sourced from the QLD Department of Industrial Relations. Disclaimer This document provides general information about the rights and obligations of employees and employers under ACT occupational health and safety laws . It is intended to provide general information about the law and is not intended to represent a comprehensive statement of the law as it applies to particular problems or to individuals, or substitute for legal advice. You should seek independent legal advice if you need assistance on the application of the law to your situation. January 2006 SCAFFOLDING SAFETY CONTENTS Introduction ………………………………………………………………………… 2 Overview of Scaffolding Injuries ………………………………………. 3 Overview of Scaffolding Injuries and Fatalities (2003-04) 3 Controlling the Risk of Internal Falls……………………………….. 3 Fully Decking Each Lift 3 Advantages 4 Precautions 5 Controlling the Risk of External Falls ……………………………….. 6 Sequential Erection 6 Controlling the Risk of Climbing Falls with Safe Access Systems…………………………………………………………………………….….. 7 Summary