FLEXIHIRE Aluminium Scaffold Hire Biloela User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- FLEXIHIRE
Table of Contents
FLEXIHIRE Aluminium Scaffold Hire Biloela
PPE Required
General Safety Instructions
- Complete pre-start checklist
- Read Manufacturers Operation Manual (www.flexihire.com.au)
- Report any faults or damage to Flexihire 1300FLEXIHIRE
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery
- Do not operate equipment near pedestrians or people
- Do not operate without the appropriate PPE as detailed
- Do not operate equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol
General Electricity Safety
- Ensure all electrical equipment has a current test tag within 3 months
- Do not operate equipment in or around water or damp environments
- It is recommended to use a safety switch to power this equipment
- Ensure the power lead is well stowed and do not present trip hazards
- Isolate the power by removing the plug prior to performing any work on the equipment including prior to changing leads or tools or bits
Risk Assessment
- Assess the immediate work area for any hazards
- Control or eliminate all the risks associated with the hazards
- Hazards to check for that may require risk control-
- Overhead power lines
- Digging
- Confined space
- Traffic & moving machinery
- Stored energy – air, hydraulic, electricity, pressure
- Working at height
- Falling objects
- High Voltage
- Any stored energy
DANGER
- Electricity – Do not use within 5-8m of power lines – always look up
- Climbing – Do not climb on scaffold – always use ladders and only stand on the platforms
- Bracing – Ensure scaffold is braced to keep in the ratio of 3:1 for height to minimum base width
Operating Safety Instructions
- Any scaffold that has a platform height over 4.0m must be erected by a licensed scaffolder
- Refer to the Assembly drawings attached. Make sure all Users completely understand the correct procedure to erect the Scaffold
- if a Scaffold is used on the outside of a building adjustable base plates or stabilizers are required
- Always lock brakes before climbing Scaffold
- Never climb on the outside of the Scaffold. Always use the internal ladder access. Always ensure that no-one is standing on or climbing the Scaffold
- Tower before unlocking wheel brakes and moving the Scaffold
- Always work within the handrail. Never overreach
- Never work from an incomplete platform. Never take chances
- Never work from an incomplete or incorrectly assembled tower. This Instant
- Scaffold must be erected according to the assembly instructions
- Ensure that outriggers are used to maintain a height to minimum base width ration or 3:1
- Do not stand on the rails or use tool boxes or other items to gain additional height above the platform
- The legal working platform height of a free-standing mobile scaffold is determined by three (3) times in height the smallest base dimension i.e.: 10′ x4′ = 12 (3.0×1.2×3.6m). Special conditions apply to scaffolds under 1.2m wide
- These Towers may be used higher than stated if tied into a structure in an approved manner
- Always secure Scaffolding in an approved manner when exposed to windy or stormy weather
- Never use where an electrical hazard exists. Avoid power lines (minimum clearance 5-8m: consult with local electricity authority)
- At the commencement of each working shift and after stormy weather inspect the Scaffold for any structural damage ego cracked welds, bends, twists, splits, cracks worn broken, missing parts, verticals/horizontals, trays, ladders, handrails etc.
- Do not use Scaffold if damaged or if you are unsure. IF UNSURE DO NOT USE
- It is the Hirer’s responsibility to ensure the scaffold tower is erected vertical.
- Adjust the wheels or base plates to level the base frames before continuing with erection of the tower
- Do not exceed the safe working load (SWL) which is typically 225KG
- Do not move the scaffold with people or material on it
3:1 (Height / Min base width)
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