When using scaffolds for masonry work, consider these safety measures:

• Scaffold Types: Masons commonly use multi-point adjustable suspension scaffolds 1, 4, 6, 8, 9. These are designed for masonry operations [1].
• Load Capacity: Masons' multi-point adjustable suspension scaffolds have a maximum intended load of 50 lb/ft² 5, 8.
• Outrigger Beams: Each outrigger beam should be at least a standard 7-inch, 15.3-pound steel I-beam, and at least 15 feet long. The beams should not project more than 6 feet 6 inches beyond the bearing point. Stronger or multiple beams are needed if the overhang exceeds this limit 5, 8.
• Guardrails and Fall Arrest: For scaffolds more than 10 feet above a lower level, employees must be protected from falls using personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems [2].
• Regular Inspections: Scaffolds and their components should be inspected by a competent person for visible defects before each work shift and after any incident that could affect the scaffold's structural integrity [3].
• ** працівник Requirements**: Employees must visually inspect the scaffold before each use and report any unsafe conditions to the employer 2, 17.
• Platform Requirements: Platforms should not deflect more than 1/60 of the span when loaded [4].
• Bracing: Ensure the scaffold is supported against lateral movement with adequate bracing [5].
• Load Limits: Ensure all workers are aware of the scaffold's maximum load capacity [6] and that the scaffold is designed and constructed to support at least four times the load that may be imposed on it 2, 10, 14.
• Tagging: Use a tagging system to indicate the scaffold's safety status: green for safe, yellow for potential hazards, and red for unsafe [6].
• Planking: Use solid sawn wood planks selected and graded according to established rules 3, 6. Ensure they are properly supported and do not exceed the allowable spans [7].
• Weather Conditions: Avoid working on scaffolds covered with snow, ice, or other slippery materials, except for removing such materials [4]. Work is prohibited during storms or high winds unless it is deemed safe by a competent person and employees are protected by fall arrest systems or wind screens [4].