Aluminium Mobile Scaffolding Safety Precautions and Do’s and Don’ts
Aluminium Mobile Scaffold Towers are often used for maintenance jobs, both inside and outside buildings. For example, jobs like painting jobs, installation jobs, and such require a stable and comfortable working area, especially when working at a height. However, those using aluminium mobile scaffold towers have to be trained on the safety hazards and precautions when in use. Knowing the possible precautions to avoid any dangers while using the aluminium mobile scaffold is crucial.
Safety Precautions when using Aluminium Mobile Scaffold Tower
- The tower should be installed by trained workers
Ultimately, safety is important when working with aluminium mobile tower. Having a stable and solid platform to work on is the key to having a good start and completing a project successfully. If defects are detected on the scaffolding which includes incorrectly assembled mobile tower, missing of any components, or damage of materials, this could cause safety concerns and injuries to occur.
Workers who are trained and have used scaffolds are recognized as capable of operating, installing, erecting, and not to forget, inspecting the aluminium mobile tower. Inspection of the aluminium mobile tower every 7 days is essential if a worker using the aluminium mobile tower could fall off 2 meters or even higher. Managing it closely is to ensure the materials are not damaged or faulty that could cause hazards or injuries and harm to worker’s safety.
- Stabilisers should be used when necessary to provide extra stability
Ensure the tower is properly supported with either castor wheels or base plates on leveled ground. Stabilisers should be utilized if the aluminium mobile scaffold tower is erected to a height that requires it. As stabilisers are effective in properly supporting the weight of the tower when required, they should be properly utilized to avoid any safety hazards.
- Castor wheels must be locked when activity/work is being performed on the mobile tower
Castor wheels should be locked at all times when aluminium mobile tower is in use and does not require any shifting or moving from one place to another. This is to ensure a stable working platform for the workers to work on without causing any hindrance to their progress of work and avoid safety hazards such as falling from a height.
Besides, workers are to stay clear from using the aluminium mobile tower during unfavorable weather conditions. For example, weather conditions like windy weather or rainy weather could lead to the overturning of the aluminium mobile scaffold and cause serious injuries to the workers.
- Both the materials and workers should not be on the mobile tower when it is being moved.
When moving the mobile tower, it is compulsory to ensure that there is no obstructions or obstacles overhead which is why it’s important to reduce the height of the aluminium mobile tower to 4m when moving. Ensuring that the ground is leveled, and firm, is important when moving the mobile tower. After unlocking both the castor wheel and stabilisers and making sure no equipment is loaded on the aluminium mobile tower, carefully push, or pull the base of it only. Once done with the moving of the aluminium mobile tower, lock all the castor wheels and adjust the stabilisers before use.
Despite the safety hazards and reminders stated, aluminium scaffold mobile towers are quick and safe to erect and dismantle, providing a more convenient and productive working environment to complete their projects. For any scaffold inquiries, do not hesitate to give us a call +65 66124510 or drop us an email sales@stgindustrials.com for a top-quality fully certified Aluminium Mobile Tower.
