Basic checks you could make to minimise any risks include:

* Checking the bottom conditions. E.g. Could be the foundation firm, and not soft? If london scaffolding is erected on frozen ground, this might melt and begin to sink.

* Is the scaffold level and supported on proper adjustable stands.

* If it is a rolling scaffold, are the castors locked?

Almost any * scaffolding should be able to support up to four times its intended load.

Your * platform should be complete cab to tailgate and laterally. Any planking or decking cannot have gaps higher than 25mm (1%u201D).

* Toe boards and guardrails need to be positioned on all open sides.

* All sections of scaffolding should be secured or pinned appropriately.

* Safe access to the scaffolding need to be provided which slice out-excuse the pun need to climb over cross bracing. This may be a properly secured ladder.

Your * front face of any scaffolding should be 350mm (14%u201D) from the workface.

* Electrical wires should be given the correct electrical safety clearance.

* All scaffolding have to be inspected by way of competent person before being employed.

* If the scaffolding has ended 3m (10%u2019) high, personal fall protection ought to be provided or even the scaffold should have handrails over 950mm (38%u201D) high.

* Anyone working in the vicinity of the scaffolding or within the scaffolding must wear a hard hat (in england it’s compulsory to supply head protection/ hard hats on any site).

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