Scaffolding - what do you think

Chris Sparks · Jun 20, 2022

Trying out a new scaffolder but I'm unsure of the construction, what do you think?

Initial concerns:
Section of board missing (building side)
No effective kicker board (building side)
Boards overlapping lengthways in middle - not flat
Constructed onto flat roof of unknown integrity and no backup or additional bracing
Structure feet on non-level and insecure ground
Ladder only secured in 1 place
Ladder feet non-level and insecure ground
Gin wheel doesn't enable easy panel loading
Gate fixed to floating frame

littlespark · Jun 20, 2022

Looks like my kids put it together with Lego.

And I would know!

Intoelectrics · Jun 20, 2022

Sounds like you have already, made your mind up.

Bottom line is, if you are working off it then you should determine whether or not you feel it is safe to use. Scaffolders like all trades people have a general standard that is expected to be met, but often you find some don't.

Petej999 · Jun 20, 2022

Chris Sparks said:
Trying out a new scaffolder but I'm unsure of the construction, what do you think?

Initial concerns:
Section of board missing (building side)
No effective kicker board (building side)
Boards overlapping lengthways in middle - not flat
Constructed onto flat roof of unknown integrity and no backup or additional bracinghave aint very safe
Structure feet on non-level and insecure ground
Ladder only secured in 1 place
Ladder feet non-level and insecure groundhave aint up to standard
Gin wheel doesn't enable easy panel loading
Gate fixed to floating frame

Get a new scafolder the one you have don't cut the mustard

Chris Sparks · Jun 20, 2022

Time for a new scaffolder
Thanks

mattg4321 · Jun 20, 2022

Loading up that flat roof like that would worry me I have to admit. Don’t think I’ve ever seen it done like that before?

Dustydazzler · Jun 20, 2022

That scaffold looks dodgy as ---- , I hope you haven't paid them yet

Baddegg · Jun 20, 2022

Been up worse back in the day

UNG · Jun 20, 2022

Is there a Scafftag that says it is safe to climb if not don't
Although I doubt anyone would declare that collection of tubes safe to climb the way they are built, the boards supporting the tubes on the flat roof are certainly not spreading the load across the roof and are likely to leave the home owner with a leaking roof
I would be asking for an explantion as to why they have erected that way and would certainly not be paying their bill

UNG · Jun 20, 2022

Baddegg said:
Been up worse back in the day

We've all done it but the litigation risk is much higher now

SparkySy · Jun 20, 2022

Totaly agree with all of the above! That is not fit for function. It looks like it's been made of what was left on the wagon. If you were to use it and the flat roof leaked afterwards then I can see a claim, they should have overshot the flat roof with tubes and support on the left hand side floor thus removing any need for anything to be touching the felt!
Those ladders are way too steep as well!
New Scaffolding contractor definitely needed!
Sy

UNG · Jun 21, 2022

I've been doing some work for a guy who owns a scaffolding business and I showed him the pictures today
His response "Oh my god I wouldn't let anyone climb on that scaffold as it is wrong in so so many ways and anyone who did climb on it or try to use it is an idiot" he did go on to point out alot of the points that it would fail on and how some of the problems could be fixed although he did say it would be easier and probably quicker to take it down and start again

swaRRR · Jun 21, 2022

For me, supporting scaffolding and people on a flat roof is a huge no no.

Scaffolding - what do you think

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