• I always read the manual before assembling a mobile scaffold.
• I am aware of the new regulations as per 1 January 2018

During this toolbox meeting we will discuss how to assemble and work on a mobile scaffold in a safe manner.

Still, things go wrong too often! Annual number of reports at ISZW (Inspectorate of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment)

• Severe accidents
• Permanent injury
• Fatalities

1. The mobile scaffold can topple;
2. Falling from a height;
3. Falling objects.

Assembling and disassembling the mobile scaffold:

• Read the manual before assembling the mobile scaffold;
• Note the maximum mounting height and work load;
• Do not swap components of a mobile scaffold with parts of other scaffolds. 

Main amendment mandatory as per 1 January 2018

When assembling and disassembling a mobile scaffold, a sound rail needs to be in place. What can you do on the job? One rail element replaces the diagonal and horizontal braces. It is placed at a height before the work floor is installed. This way, it is always safe to enter the work platform (see film below).

Using a mobile scaffold

• Place the mobile scaffold on a flat and sound floor;
• Only use well-maintained mobile scaffolds;
• Lock all wheel brakes!
• Only climb the scaffold from the inside;
• Limit yourself to small quantities of light materials and tools on the scaffold;
• Risk of a collision: cordon off the area around the mobile scaffold;
• The maximum height of an indoor mobile scaffold work platform is 12 metres;
• The maximum height an outdoor mobile scaffold work platform is 8 metres;
• Greater heights are only allowed upon receiving approval of the supplier and after following up his instructions;
• The user instructions state when side stabilizers must be used;
• If work is being carried out at a platform height that starts at 2.5 metres, side stabilizers must be used at all times;
• When driving a scaffold, people or loose materials are not allowed on the work platform; 
• Using benches, steps and such to elevate the work platform is not allowed;
• At the end of a work day, never leave the mobile scaffold unattended. Secure the scaffold against collapsing and ensure there is a safety system in place for climbing.  

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The scaffolding elements can be ordered at Materieelbeheer P2 montage hakenset nr. 50220

https://heijmans.sharepoint.com/sites/webmaterieel/Webdocumenten/40-16%20layher%20opbouwinstructie.pdf?csf=1

https://www.volandis.nl/media/1051/16063832-a-blad-rolsteigers-hr.pdf

http://www.arbouw.nl/producten/a-bladen/a-blad-rolsteigers