Create a pre-task plan for scaffold assembly

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Pre-Task Plan: Scaffold Assembly Date: [DATE] Work Area: [WORK AREA] Task Supervisor: [SUPERVISOR NAME] Task Description Erecting a scaffold for [specific purpose, e.g., masonry work, painting] at the designated location, ensuring it is plumb, level, and square [1]. Task Duration Estimated Start: [START TIME] Estimated Completion: [END TIME] Personnel Involved [ROLE 1]: Scaffold Builder [ROLE 2]: Material Handler [ROLE 3]: Safety Monitor Task-Specific Hazards and Controls | Hazard | Risk | Control Measures | |--------|------|-----------------| | Fall from height during assembly | Serious injury or death | Use personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) with appropriate anchorage points. Inspect PFAS before use. Maintain 100% tie-off where possible. [2] | | Scaffold collapse | Injury to workers on or near the scaffold | Ensure proper bracing (cross, horizontal, and diagonal) to prevent racking or collapse. All brace connections must be secured. [1]. Use screw jacks or equivalent means for leveling [3]. | | Struck by falling objects (tools, materials) | Head injury, lacerations, or other injuries | Use tool lanyards to prevent dropped tools. Establish a drop zone with barricades or warning lines. Ensure materials are properly hoisted and secured. [4] | | Instability of mobile scaffold during movement | Scaffold tipping, leading to falls and injuries | Lock scaffold casters and wheels when stationary [1]. Ensure the surface is within 3 degrees of level and free of obstructions when moving the scaffold 5, 9. The height to base width ratio of the scaffold during movement should be two to one or less [3]. | | Electrical hazards | Electrocution | Maintain safe distance from power lines. Inspect the work area for any overhead...

Create a pre-task plan for scaffold assembly

Pre-Task Plan: Scaffold Assembly

1. Task Description

2. Task Duration

3. Personnel Involved

4. Task-Specific Hazards and Controls

5. Required PPE for Today's Task

6. Tools and Equipment Needed

7. Pre-Start Checklist

Area Preparation

Equipment Checks

Communication

8. Task Steps Overview

9. Emergency Response for This Task

10. Task-Specific Precautions

Pre-Task Briefing Confirmation

Important Safety Note:

References

Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (OSHA 29 CFR 1926) - 1926.452 - Additional requirements applicable to specific types of scaffolds

Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (OSHA 29 CFR 1926) - 1926 Subpart M App E - Sample Fall Protection Plan - Non-Mandatory Guidelines for Complying with 1926.502(k)

Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (OSHA 29 CFR 1926) - 1926.452 - Additional requirements applicable to specific types of scaffolds

Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (OSHA 29 CFR 1926) - 1926.452 - Additional requirements applicable to specific types of scaffolds

Hazard	Risk	Control Measures
Fall from height during assembly	Serious injury or death	Use personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) with appropriate anchorage points. Inspect PFAS before use. Maintain 100% tie-off where possible. [2]
Scaffold collapse	Injury to workers on or near the scaffold	Ensure proper bracing (cross, horizontal, and diagonal) to prevent racking or collapse. All brace connections must be secured. [1]. Use screw jacks or equivalent means for leveling [3].
Struck by falling objects (tools, materials)	Head injury, lacerations, or other injuries	Use tool lanyards to prevent dropped tools. Establish a drop zone with barricades or warning lines. Ensure materials are properly hoisted and secured. [4]
Instability of mobile scaffold during movement	Scaffold tipping, leading to falls and injuries	Lock scaffold casters and wheels when stationary [1]. Ensure the surface is within 3 degrees of level and free of obstructions when moving the scaffold 5, 9. The height to base width ratio of the scaffold during movement should be two to one or less [3].
Electrical hazards	Electrocution	Maintain safe distance from power lines. Inspect the work area for any overhead hazards.