safe work procedure for sidewalk sheds in New York City - cite local law
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Published by SALUSSafe Work Procedure: Sidewalk Shed Installation and Maintenance in NYC
Document Number: [SWP-NUMBER] Revision Date: [DATE] Next Review Date: [NEXT REVIEW DATE] Department: [DEPARTMENT NAME]
1. Scope
This Safe Work Procedure (SWP) outlines the safety requirements and procedures for the installation, maintenance, and dismantling of sidewalk sheds in New York City. It applies to all workers involved in these activities to ensure pedestrian safety and worker safety during construction, demolition, or facade work. This SWP is designed to comply with applicable local laws and regulations in New York City.
2. Definitions
Sidewalk Shed: A temporary structure erected over a sidewalk to protect pedestrians from hazards associated with construction or demolition activities on adjacent buildings.
Competent Person: An individual who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them [1].
Qualified Person: A person designated by the employer who possesses a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project [2].
3. Responsibilities
3.1 Supervisors
- Ensure that all workers are adequately trained and competent to perform their assigned tasks [3].
- Conduct regular inspections of the sidewalk shed and work area to identify and correct any hazards [3].
- Enforce the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) [3].
- Ensure that the sidewalk shed is properly designed, installed, and maintained according to applicable regulations and engineering specifications [4].
- Conduct pre-job briefings to discuss potential hazards and safety procedures [3].
3.2 Workers
- Follow all safety procedures and instructions provided by the supervisor [3].
- Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times [3].
- Inspect tools and equipment before each use and report any defects to the supervisor [3].
- Report any hazards or unsafe conditions to the supervisor immediately [3].
- Participate in pre-job briefings and safety meetings [3].
3.3 Health and Safety Representative
- Conduct regular site safety audits to ensure compliance with this SWP and applicable regulations [3].
- Investigate incidents and near misses related to sidewalk shed activities [3].
- Provide recommendations for improving safety procedures and practices [3].
4. Potential Hazards and Risks
| Hazard | Risk | Control Measures |
|---|---|---|
| Falling objects from the building | Injury to pedestrians and workers | Install debris netting and overhead protection on the sidewalk shed. Implement a controlled access zone. [3] |
| Structural collapse of the sidewalk shed | Injury or fatality to pedestrians and workers | Ensure proper design and installation by a qualified engineer. Conduct regular inspections and maintenance. [4] |
| Tripping hazards on the sidewalk | Injury to pedestrians and workers | Keep the sidewalk clear of obstructions and debris. Provide adequate lighting. [5] |
| Electrical hazards from nearby power lines | Electrocution | Identify and maintain safe distances from overhead power lines. Use insulated tools and equipment. [6] |
| Weather conditions (high winds, snow, ice) | Collapse or instability of the shed, slips, trips, and falls | Monitor weather conditions and suspend work during hazardous weather. Remove snow and ice from the sidewalk. [6] |
| Improper use of tools and equipment | Injury to workers | Provide proper training on the use of tools and equipment. Inspect tools and equipment regularly. [3] |
| Lack of pedestrian control | Pedestrians entering the work zone | Implement pedestrian traffic management plan with signage, barriers, and flaggers. [7] |
5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Proper PPE must be worn at all times while working on or near sidewalk sheds to minimize the risk of injury [3].
- Hard hat - Protects the head from falling objects and impacts [3].
- Safety glasses - Protects the eyes from dust, debris, and other projectiles [3].
- High-visibility safety vest - Increases visibility to other workers and pedestrians [3].
- Steel-toe boots - Protects the feet from impacts and punctures [3].
- Gloves - Protects the hands from cuts, abrasions, and chemical exposure [3].
- Fall protection harness - Required when working at heights of 6 feet or more [3].
Inspect all PPE before each use for damage or defects. Replace damaged or worn PPE immediately [3].
6. Equipment and Tools
Use the correct tools and equipment for the task to prevent injuries and ensure the structural integrity of the sidewalk shed [3].
- Scaffolding - Used for erecting and dismantling the sidewalk shed [8].
- Hand tools (hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers) - Used for assembling and disassembling the shed components [3].
- Power tools (drills, saws) - Used for cutting and fastening materials [3].
- Lifting equipment (cranes, hoists) - Used for lifting heavy materials [3].
- Barricades and signage - Used to delineate the work zone and direct pedestrian traffic [7].
Inspect all equipment and tools before each use for damage or defects. Remove any damaged or defective equipment from service [3].
7. Pre-Job Requirements
7.1 Training and Competency
- All workers must be trained in the proper procedures for installing, maintaining, and dismantling sidewalk sheds [3].
- Workers must be trained in hazard recognition and control measures [3].
- Operators of lifting equipment must be certified and competent [3].
7.2 Pre-Job Briefing
- Conduct a pre-job briefing with all workers to discuss the scope of work, potential hazards, and safety procedures [3].
- Review the SWP and ensure that all workers understand their roles and responsibilities [3].
- Discuss emergency procedures and contact information [3].
7.3 Work Area Preparation
- Inspect the work area for potential hazards, such as overhead power lines and underground utilities [6].
- Establish a controlled access zone around the work area using barricades and signage [7].
- Ensure that the sidewalk is clear of obstructions and debris [5].
- Provide adequate lighting in the work area [5].
8. Safe Work Procedure Steps
8.1 Installation of Sidewalk Shed
- Step 1: Site Assessment and Planning
- Step 2: Foundation and Support
- Step 3: Frame Erection
- Step 4: Overhead Protection and Decking
- Step 5: Guardrails and Signage
8.2 Maintenance of Sidewalk Shed
- Step 1: Regular Inspections
- Step 2: Repairs and Replacements
- Step 3: Cleaning and Housekeeping
8.3 Dismantling of Sidewalk Shed
- Step 1: Planning and Preparation
- Step 2: Removal of Overhead Protection and Decking
- Step 3: Frame Disassembly
- Step 4: Site Restoration
9. Precautions and Safety Measures
- Pedestrian Safety: Implement a pedestrian traffic management plan to minimize the risk of pedestrian injuries [7].
- Fall Protection: Use fall protection equipment when working at heights of 6 feet or more [3].
- Electrical Safety: Identify and avoid contact with overhead power lines [6].
- Weather Conditions: Monitor weather conditions and suspend work during hazardous weather [6].
- Housekeeping: Keep the work area clean and free of debris [5].
- Load Limits: Do not overload the sidewalk shed or any of its components [3].
- Securing Materials: Ensure equipment or material is contained, restrained or protected to eliminate the potential danger [10].
10. Emergency Procedures
10.1 General Emergency Response
- In the event of an emergency, immediately stop work and assess the situation [3].
- Evacuate the area if necessary [3].
- Contact emergency services (911) and provide them with the location and nature of the emergency [3].
- Provide first aid to any injured persons [3].
10.2 Specific Emergency Scenarios
- Structural Collapse: Evacuate the area immediately and contact a structural engineer to assess the damage [3].
- Electrical Contact: De-energize the circuit if possible and call for medical assistance [6].
- Fall from Height: Call for medical assistance and do not move the injured person unless necessary to prevent further harm [3].
10.3 Emergency Contact Information
- Emergency Services: 911
- [Project Manager Phone Number]
- [Site Supervisor Phone Number]
- [Health and Safety Representative Phone Number]
11. Incident Reporting and Investigation
- Report all incidents, near misses, and hazards to the supervisor immediately [3].
- Conduct a thorough investigation of all incidents to determine the root cause and prevent recurrence [3].
- Implement corrective actions to address the identified hazards [3].
12. References and Related Documents
- NYC Department of Buildings regulations
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L - Scaffolds
- Manufacturer's instructions for scaffolding and equipment [9]
Approved by: [NAME AND POSITION] Date: [APPROVAL DATE]
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[1] Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 (Sask. Reg. 10/2020)
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## S-15.1 REG 10 ## OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, 2020 - (4) An employer or contractor shall ensure that a scaffold erected on a movable platform is securely fastened to that platform. - (5) An employer or contractor shall not require or permit a worker to remain on a rolling scaffold while the scaffold is being moved unless: - (a) the height of the work platform does not exceed twice the shortest base dimension of the scaffold; - (b) the route to be travelled by the rolling scaffold has been thoroughly examined and found to be free of any condition that could cause the rolling scaffold to tilt or otherwise go out of control; and - (c) a work platform fills the entire area enclosed by the scaffold structure. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s12-21. ## Shinglers' roofing scaffold 12-22 (1) If a shingler's roofing scaffold is used, an employer or contractor shall ensure that: - (a) the scaffold is designed, constructed, installed and maintained to support the loads that may be applied to the scaffold; - (b) the scaffold is provided with effective non-slipping devices; and - (c) the scaffold platform is at least 38 by 140 millimetres. - (2) The employer or contractor shall develop and implement work practices and procedures for the safe use of any shingler's roof scaffold. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s12-22. ## Crawl boards, roof ladders 12-23 An employer, contractor or owner shall ensure that a crawl board or roof ladder used for roof work is securely fastened to the roof. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s12-23. ## Prohibition 12-24 Except as provided in sections 12-25 and 12-27, an employer or contractor shall ensure that no worker is raised or lowered by, or works on, a platform or load suspended from powered mobile equipment. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s12-24. ## Aerial devices and elevating work platforms 12-25 (1) An employer or contractor shall ensure that: - (a) an aerial device, elevating work platform or personnel lifting unit i…
[2] Spider by Brand Safway: Swing Stage Operator’s Manual
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## CAUTION Hazardous Working Environment This equipment is used off the ground in high or dangerous places. Anyone using this equipment is exposed to a hazardous working environment. Users must be properly trained in the use and rigging of this equipment and be familiar with all applicable local, state, and federal codes; safety rules and regulations pertaining to single and two-point suspension scaffolding; general safety and health provisions; and personal protective and lifesaving equipment. The Scaffolding shall be properly assembled according to instructions available from your Spider representative. Guardrails, midrails, and toeboards shall be used as required by local, state, and federal regulations. Their use is recommended in all cases. The working surface shall be level at all times. This equipment should not be used by persons affected by (but not limited to) the following: ill health, not of sound mind or body, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, acrophobia, arachnophobia, epilepsy, fainting spells, suicidal tendency, despondency, or prone to accidents. Safety lines and harnesses shall be used in accordance with federal and state law. Neither the manufacturer nor its distributors can know of, anticipate, or warn against all dangers that exist or can ever arise. Be alert to recognize all dangers, known and unknown. Oil, grease, slippery material, or unstable objects such as barrels, boxes, loose bricks, tools, or debris shall not be allowed to accumulate on work surfaces. Do not use the product if the decking surface is damaged or has deteriorated. Coat wood decking periodically with a wood preservative. Do not paint. Do not place ladders or other devices on the scaffold to gain greater height. Never climb on to stages from a ladder, unless both the stage and the ladder are secured from moving in all directions. Do not use platform to transfer workers. Do not store tools, materials, or equipment on planks or platforms that are being moved. The…
[3] Rules for the Administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act (General Occupational Safety and Health, Division 2, OSHA Oregon)
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Division 2 - 1910.268 (d)(2) If work exposes energized or moving parts that are normally protected, danger signs shall be displayed and barricades erected as necessary, to warn other personnel in the area. - [redacted phone] (2) Employee protection in public work areas - (b) Once a work area has been established, it shall be the employer's responsibility to provide adequate supervision and periodic surveillance to assure that the above requirements are met. - [redacted phone] (3) Before work is performed on overhead lines, underground (such as in manholes), or in buried plants, the employer or designated representative shall make a complete evaluation of the work location to determine if a hazard exists or could be created in the performance of the work. The employer or designated representative shall determine from this evaluation, a safe procedure for performing the work and those means or methods shall be implemented before the work proceeds. Examples of possible work site conditions that may be hazardous include, but are not limited to: - (a) Manhole, pit, and pole locations, street intersections, alleys and isolated areas; - (b) Weather and road conditions (such as ice, snow, and rain); - (c) Visibility; - (d) Time of day; - (e) Manhole atmosphere conditions (such as explosive gases, exhaust fumes, and oxygen deficiency); - (f) Jointly occupied manholes with foreign utilities; and - (g) Power hazards. - 1910.268 (d)(3) The employer shall insure that an employee finding any crossed or fallen wires which create or may create a hazardous situation at the work area: - (i) Remains on guard or adopts other adequate means to warn other employees of the danger and - (ii) has the proper authority notified at the earliest practical moment.
[4] Spider by Brand Safway: Swing Stage Operator’s Manual
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## 1926.21 Safety Training and Education - (a) General requirements. The Secretary shall, pursuant to Section 107(f) of the ACT, establish and supervise programs for the education and training of employers and employees in the recognition, avoidance and prevention of unsafe conditions in employments covered by the act. - (b) Employer Responsibility. - 1. The employer should avail himself of the safety and health and training programs the Secretary provides. - 2. The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury. - 3. Employees required to handle or use poisons, caustics, and other harmful substances shall be instructed regarding the safe handling and use, and be made aware of the potential hazards, personal hygiene, and personal protective measures required. ## 1926.28 Personal protective equipment - (a) The employer is responsible for requiring the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions or where this section indicates the need for using such equipment to reduce hazards to employees. - (b) Regulations governing the use, selection, and maintenance of personal protective and lifesaving equipment are described under Subpart E below. ## Subpart E ## Section 1926.104 Safety belts, lifelines, and lanyards - (a) Lifelines, safety belts, and lanyards shall be used only for employee safeguarding. Any lifeline, safety belt, or lanyard actually subjected to in-service loading, as distinguished from static load testing, shall be immediately removed from service and shall not be used again for employee safeguarding. - (b) Lifelines shall be secured above the point of operation to an anchorage or structural member supporting a minimum dead weight of 5,400 lbs. - (c) Lifelines used on rock-scaling operations, or in areas…
[5] Occupational Health and Safety Code
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## Part 12 General Safety Precautions ## Housekeeping 185 An employer must ensure that a work site is kept clean and free from materials or equipment that could cause workers to slip or trip. ## Lighting 186 (1) An employer must ensure that lighting at a work site is sufficient to enable work to be done safely. 186 (2) An employer must ensure that a light source above a working or walking surface is protected against damage. - 186 (3) An employer must ensure that there is emergency lighting at a work site if workers are in danger if the normal lighting system fails. - 186 (4) Emergency lighting must generate enough light so that workers can - (a) leave the work site safely, - (b) start the necessary emergency shut-down procedures, and - (c) restore normal lighting. ## Pallets and storage racks 187 (1) An employer must ensure that pallets used to transport or store materials or containers are loaded, moved, stacked, arranged and stored in a manner that does not create a danger to workers. - 187 (2) An employer must ensure that racks used to store materials or equipment - (a) are designed, constructed and maintained to support the load placed on them, and - (b) are placed on firm foundations that can support the load. - 187 (3) A worker must report any damage to a storage rack to an employer as quickly as practicable. - 187 (4) The employer and the workers at a work site must take all reasonable steps to prevent storage racks from being damaged to the extent that their integrity as structures is compromised. ## Placement of roofing materials - 187.1 (1) An employer must ensure that supplies and roofing materials stored on the roof of a residential building under construction are located not less than 2 metres from a roof edge. - 187.1 (2) An employer must ensure that the weight of supplies and roofing materials referred to in subsection (1) is uniformly distributed.
[6] Occupational Safety General Regulations (N.S. Reg. 44/99)
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## Bracing and supports - 154 (1) An employer at a project shall ensure that - (a) work is completed on any component designed to support or give added support to a part of the project before proceeding with any work that adds to the load on that part; - (b) a free standing wall of brick, concrete blocks or similar materials greater than 2 m in height is braced from both sides until the wall is attached to a rigid structure and the mortar has set adequately; - (c) a free standing wall or structure designed to support roof components or any load is braced in an adequate manner to prevent collapse of the wall or structure; and - (d) a column is erected in an adequate manner to prevent collapse of the column and, where further support is required to ensure that the column does not collapse, braced in an adequate manner. - (2) An employer at a project shall use bracing or shoring for support beneath floor levels where concrete is being poured. - (3 ) An employer at a project shall - (a) ensure that bracing or shoring is designed by an engineer and is erected, maintained and dismantled in accordance with the engineer's certified specifications; or - (b) retain the bracing or shoring at all floor levels beneath the floor where concrete is being poured until the removal of the bracing or shoring is authorized in writing by an engineer. - (4) An employer shall ensure that any bracing or shoring referred to in this Section complies with the latest version of CSA standard CSA S.269.1, 'Falsework for Construction Purposes.' Subsection 154(4) amended: O.I.C. 2013-65, N.S. Reg. 53/2013. - (5) An employer shall ensure that footings for shoring and bracing are designed to support the maximum load likely to be imposed, without excessive settlement or deformation. ## By-stander safety \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
[7] Occupational Safety General Regulations (N.S. Reg. 44/99)
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- 155 Where a project may cause a hazard to a pedestrian or other person at or near the workplace, an employer shall take adequate precautions to ensure the safety of the pedestrian or other person at or near the workplace. ## Construction work in compressed air - 156 An employer shall ensure that construction work in compressed air is conducted in accordance with the latest version of CSA standard CSA-Z275.3, 'Occupational Safety Code for Work in Compressed Air Environments'. Section 156 amended: O.I.C. 2013-65, N.S. Reg. 53/2013. ## Demolition - 157 (1 ) - No employer shall commence or continue to demolish a project until - (a) adequate steps have been taken to prevent injury to any person at or near the project or the adjoining property; and - (b) existing gas, water, electrical, steam and other services to the project have been disconnected or isolated. - (2) An employer shall ensure that - (a) an assessment of a building or other structure to be demolished is conducted to identify hazardous substances; and - (b) so far as is reasonably practicable, hazardous substances are removed prior to the demolition. - 158 (1) Where a project, or any part thereof, being demolished is likely to endanger the safety of a person by its accidental collapse, an employer shall ensure that adequate measures are taken so that the project is adequately shored, braced or otherwise supported. - Subsection 158(1) replaced: O.I.C. 2000-130, N.S. Reg. 52/2000. - (2) Where a person may be endangered at or near a demolition project from falling or broken glass, an employer shall ensure that the glass is removed from windows and other locations in the project before demolition commences. [Note: Section 158 effective April 28, 1999.] - 159 Where a hoist or powered mobile equipment is used during demolition, an employer shall ensure adequate supports are provided to ensure the stability of the hoist or powered mobile equipment. - 160 An employer shall ensure that scaffolds are erected …
[8] Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (OSHA)
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- (iv) A registered professional engineer has approved the determination that such excavation work will not pose a hazard to employees. - (3) Sidewalks, pavements, and appurtenant structure shall not be undermined unless a support system or another method of protection is provided to protect employees from the possible collapse of such structures. - (j) Protection of employees from loose rock or soil. (1) Adequate protection shall be provided to protect employees from loose rock or soil that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling from an excavation face. Such protection shall consist of scaling to remove loose material; installation of protective barricades at intervals as necessary on the face to stop and contain falling material; or other means that provide equivalent protection. - (2) Employees shall be protected from excavated or other materials or equipment that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling into excavations. Protection shall be provided by placing and keeping such materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61 m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that are sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary. - (k) Inspections. (1) Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems shall be made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions. An inspection shall be conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift. Inspections shall also be made after every rainstorm or other hazard increasing occurrence. These inspections are only required when employee exposure can be reasonably anticipated. - (2) Where the competent person finds evidence of a situation that could result in a possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective sys…
[9] Occupational Health and Safety Code
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## Restraining hoses and piping - 188 (1) An employer must ensure that a hose or piping and its connections operating under pressure are restrained if workers could be injured by its movement if it fails or if it is disconnected. - 188 (2) Despite subsection (1), if a hose or piping and its connections operating at a working pressure of 2000 kilopascals or more cannot be restrained, in order to prevent a failure that could injure workers, an employer must ensure that the hose or piping and its connections are designed, installed, used, inspected and maintained - (a) in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, or - (b) in accordance with specifications certified by a professional engineer. - 188 (3) Subsection (1) does not apply to properly maintained fire hoses used by competent workers. ## Securing equipment and materials - 189 If a worker may be injured if equipment or material is dislodged, moved, spilled or damaged, both the employer and the worker must take all reasonable steps to ensure the equipment or material is contained, restrained or protected to eliminate the potential danger. ## Skeleton structures - 190 (1) An employer must ensure that the erection drawings and procedures for a project that includes connecting the structural parts of a skeleton structure are prepared and certified by a professional engineer. - 190 (2) The erection drawings and procedures referred to in subsection (1) must - (a) show the sequence in which the structure is to be erected, - (b) show the horizontal and vertical placement of base structures and footings, and - (c) ensure that the structure is stable during assembly. - 190 (3) If the erection procedures referred to in subsection (1) must be changed because of site conditions or unanticipated loads on the skeleton structure, the employer must ensure that the changed, additional or alternative procedures are prepared and certified by a professional engineer before they are implemented. - 190 (4) An employer mus…
[10] SAIA: Code of Safe Practices for Adjustable Suspended Scaffolds
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<!-- image --> ## CODE OF SAFE PRACTICES FOR ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDS It shall be the responsibility of all users to read and comply with the following common-sense guidelines which are designed to promote safety in the erecting, dismantling, and use of adjustable suspended scaffolds. These guidelines do not purport to be all-inclusive nor to supplant or replace other additional safety and precautionary measures. If these guidelines conflict with any local, provincial, state, federal or other government regulations, the regulations shall supersede these guidelines and it shall be the responsibility of each user to comply therewith. ## I. GENERAL GUIDELINES - A. POST THESE SAFE PRACTICES in a conspicuous place. Be sure that all persons who erect, use, relocate or dismantle adjustable suspended scaffold systems are fully aware of them. Use them in toolbox safety meetings. - B. FOLLOW ALL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS as well as all local, provincial, state , and federal codes, ordinances, and regulations relating to adjustable suspended scaffold systems. - C. SURVEY THE JOB SITE. A competent person shall survey the job site for hazards such as exposed electrical wires, obstructions, and unguarded roof edges or openings. - D. INSPECT ALL EQUIPMENT BEFORE USE. Never use any equipment that is damaged or defective in any way. Mark it or tag it as damaged or defective and remove it from the job site. - E. ERECT AND DISMANTLE ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD EQUIPMENT in accordance with the design and/or manufacturer's recommendations. - F. DO NOT ERECT, DISMANTLE OR ALTER ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD SYSTEMS except under the supervision of a competent person. - G. DO NOT ABUSE OR MISUSE ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD EQUIPMENT. Never overload any equipment. - H. ERECTED ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED REGULARLY by the user to be sure that they are maintained in a safe condition. Stop work and report any unsafe conditions to your supervi…
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