Scaffolding Resources & Guidelines
Resources Provided By SAIA and Alliance
SUPPORTED SCAFFOLDING
CODE OF SAFE PRACTICES & SAFETY RULES
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES
- Recommended Procedures for Visual Inspection of System Scaffold Components & Accessories
- Recommended Procedures for Visual Inspection of Welded Tubular Frame Scaffolding & Accessories
ROLLING TOWER/MOBILE SCAFFOLD RESOURCES
SSFI TECHNICAL BULLETINS
- Common Terms Used in the Design of Construction Materials for Scaffolding, Shoring and Forming Equipment
- Erecting to Manufacturer’s Instructions: Bracing
- Guidelines for Guying and Tying of Scaffolds
- How Much Is This Bracket Good For?
- Importance of Baseplates
- Importance of Bracing
- It’s As Good As… – Comparison Shopping
- Riding of Mobile Scaffolds
- Supported Scaffold Selection Guide
- The Difference Between Shoring and Scaffolding
- Use of Scaffolds as Fall Arrest Anchorages
SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDING
CODE OF SAFE PRACTICES & SAFETY RULES
- Code of Safe Practices for Suspended Scaffolds
- Code of Safe Practices for Suspended Scaffolds | Spanish
INSPECTION CHECKLISTS
SSFI TECHNICAL BULLETINS
- Scaffold Hoists
- Power for Suspended Scaffolds
- Rigging for Stall Load of a Hoist
- Rigging Hardware
- Roof Loading from Swing Stage Riggings
- Supplier Qualification for Modular Suspended Platforms
- Suspended Platform Inspection
- Swing Stages: Number of Hoists vs. Number of Operators
- Swing Stages Used for Wind Turbine Blade or Tower Maintenance
- The ANSI/UL 1323 Standard: Can You Rely on Your Hoist?
- Tiebacks: United States and Canadian Requirements
- When to Use a Parapet Clamp
- Wind Speeds and Swing Stages
- Wire Rope Care and Handling
- Wire Rope Frequently Asked Questions
SHORING
CODE OF SAFE PRACTICES & SAFETY RULES
SAFE PRACTICES & SAFETY RULES
- Flying Deck Form Safety Rules
- Horizontal Shoring Beam Safety Rules
- Independent Post Shore System Safety Rules
- Recommended Frame Shoring Erection Procedure
- Rolling Shore Bracket Safety Rules
- Safe Practices for Erecting & Dismantling of Frame Shoring
- Single Post Shore Safety Rules
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES
SSFI TECHNICAL BULLETINS
- Common Terms Used In the Design of Construction Materials for Scaffolding, Shoring and Forming Equipment
- Decking Systems
- Fall Protection and Shoring
- Shoring Do’s and Don’ts
- Shoring, Reshoring, Preshoring (Backshoring)
- Standards That Apply to Shoring
- The Difference Between Shoring and Scaffolding
- Wind Loads and Shoring
PLANK AND PLATFORM
Introduction to Scaffolding Safety
ASC featured in National Association of Home Builders Video
OSHA ALLIANCE RESOURCES & TOOLS
OSHA has developed a web page exclusively for the SAIA. This page is a great resource that contains links helpful in your day-to-day business, including eTools, a stand-alone, interactive training tool that features a specific topic; links to Safety and Health Topic pages; and Expert Advisers, a resource on best practices on the job-site (updated as new information comes available). Sample topics include silica and lead exposure, fall protection, and confined space protocol.
ALLIANCE RESOURCES & TOOLS
- OSHA 3150 – A Guide to Scaffold Use in the Construction Industry
- OSHA eTools, eMatrix, Expert Advisors and v-Tools (Electronic Products for Compliance Assistance)
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Alliance Agreement
Fall Protection Resources & Tools
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a national body that functions to promote and protect worker safety. Safety regulations relating to the construction industry are covered by section 1926 of the OSHA code, with fall safety standards falling under Subpart M of that section. Fall safety equipment plays a vital role in protecting workers in the construction industry, and the products offered by Qualcraft are carefully designed and manufactured to comply with the most current OSHA regulations. To view specific OSHA standards, we encourage you to visit their website: https://www.osha.gov/.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) https://www.ansi.org/ is a national body of volunteers that work to innovate and refine safety standards in the fall protection industry. ANSI is comprised of engineers, contractors, and other experts in the construction and other related industries, and draws upon the knowledge and experience of its members to set regulations for product testing, installation, application, and more. ANSI regulations are not legally binding, but do provide valuable direction and resources for best practice construction methods. ANSI regulations are also frequently adopted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, whose standards and regulations are enforced by law.
As a Competent Person, you must inspect and document all of your equipment at least twice a year according to industry safety standards, such as ANSI A10.32-2012 4.2.8.3, which states, “All fall protection shall be inspected at least every six months by a competent person.” Product inspections are vital to ensuring the correct usage and functionality of your safety products.
Inspection Checklists
Instruction Manuals
