Scaffolding safety regulations and inspection procedures are essential to prevent falls and ensure structural integrity during erection, use, and dismantling.

Here are key safety regulations and inspection procedures for scaffolding:

• Scaffoldings should be designed, constructed, braced, and maintained to support all loads and stresses, and they must be wind-resistant. They should also rest on foundations that offer sufficient resistance.
• Materials used for scaffolding must be free from defects that could impair their resistance. Lumber should be in good condition, composed of long, non-breaking fibers, and free from defects. Metal parts should not be weakened by rust or corrosive materials.
• Erection and dismantling of scaffoldings must be performed under the supervision and control of a qualified person. All parts of the scaffolding should be inspected by a qualified person before erection.
• During erection and dismantling, safety measures must be taken to prevent objects from falling, and appropriate tools must be provided to workers.
• Scaffoldings with a height greater than three times the shortest side dimension of their base must be firmly anchored to a building or structure.
• Scaffoldings more than 1.5 m from the ground or any fixed support must have safe access means, clear of obstructions, with landings at every 6 m, and a stair for scaffoldings 18 m or more in height.
• Scaffoldings must be inspected by a qualified person at least once every 3 months, following any material failure, after any abnormal pressure or incident, and when re-used after a lengthy work interruption.
• The components of platforms should prevent toppling or sliding and have a uniform surface between fulcrum points and a minimum free width of 470 mm.
• Mobile scaffolding must be equipped with a braking device to prevent movement, with brakes applied during use, and be rigid and stable. It should not be moved when a worker is on it unless specific conditions are met.
• The use of ladder jack scaffolding is prohibited.
• Metal scaffolding use must conform to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Outrigger beams for outrigger scaffolding must have specific length ratios between inboard and outboard portions, be supported on solid parts of the construction, securely anchored, and inspected before each use.
• Suspended scaffolding must have specific safety factors for cables and include platforms conforming to safety standards.

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These regulations collectively aim to minimize the risk of falls and structural failures, ensuring a safer working environment on construction sites.