This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Irresponsible manufacturers, importers and suppliers choose to cut costs by offering a tower that doesn’t comply with any recognised standard, so they can leave out essential components and basic safety features that prevent towers toppling or people falling.” “The truth is, these are flimsy, dangerous towers that are not recommended by anyone, for any purpose – at least, not by anyone who cares about the safety of the people using them. “They’re sometimes sold as ‘DIY towers’, a term that misleads unsuspecting members of the public into believing it’s a recommended product for a quick bit of painting or maintenance,” says PASMA. In a blog post on the PASMA website, the association say they are deeply saddened, shocked about the incident but also angered that non-compliant ‘DIY towers’ are still being sold and hired in the UK. George Forbes died at the scene and Alistair Buchan died in hospital five days later.Īccording to reports, the men were painting the building as volunteers when the incident happened.Īlthough the exact cause or circumstances of the accident is still unknown, photos from the scene show a toppled “DIY scaffolding tower” that PASMA says is a type of tower that is not safe to use, ever, in any situation. Copies of pertinent information are enclosed.The two pensioners that died in a scaffolding incident in Scotland fell from a “DIY scaffold tower”, PASMA says.Īs previously reported the two men both aged 77 fell from the toppled tower at a church in Peterhead, Scotland on 18th August. We would be pleased to assist in any fashion or answer any additional questions you may have regarding this request. To clarity and further misinterpretations, the SSFI is requesting that a OSHA program directive be issued along the lines of the Atlanta Regional offices interpretation. Anchors must prevent the scaffold from tipping into or away from the wall or structure." Longitudinal ties shall be placed at each end and at intervals not greater than 30 feet. The top shall be placed no lower four times the base dimension from the top of the completed scaffold. Vertical ties shall repeated at intervals not greater than 26 feet. The first vertical and longitudinal tie shall be placed at this point. "Anchor running scaffold to the wall or structure when the height exceeds four times the minimum scaffold base dimension. Additionally, in the latest draft revisions to the Tube and Coupler Scaffold Section of ANSI A10.8, this situation is dealt with by the following language. Bunn's interpretation, we feel is correct.
Building a scaffold tower free#
"Consensus recommend that an unsecured, free standing scaffold be considered safe only when the total height is equal to or less than four times its minimum or least base dimension (width)." While not contesting the citation further, Fiske-Carter did request an interpretation from the Atlanta Region office. " A reading of the Standard indicated clearly that scaffold 2 feet high and 30 feet long would have to be secured to the building as the scaffold 26 feet wide and 26 feet tall." Jay Bender, a South Carolina Hearing Officer, referred to the Texas Masonry Decision regarding the same Section and gave an interpretation as follows: Fiske-Carter Construction Company, a South Carolina contractor, was cited by OSHA for not tieing in scaffold that was in excess of 30 feet in length. We have recently been approsed of a possible misinterpretation of OSHA Part 1926.451(d)(7). The institute accomplishes that function through the development of various safety publications, as well as serving on various ANSI Committee such as A10.8 of which we are Secretariate. The main purpose of the SSFI is to promote the safe use of that equipment. The SSEI is an organization comprised of manufacturers of scaffolding, shoring and forming equipment. If I may be of further assistance, please let me know.ĭivision Occupational Safety & Health Program The Directorate of Field Operation has notified the OSHA field staff that a free standing scaffold shall be considered safe when the total height is equal to or less than four times the minimum or least base dimension. 451(d)(7) requires the scaffold to be secured to the building or structure at intervals not to exceed 30 feet horizontally and 26 feet vertically to prevent movement of the scaffold. This is in response to your letter of September 28, 1983, concerning a possible misinterpretation of our scaffold standards.
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