

When using a power system to move the scaffold, the forces must be applied directly to the wheels. Rolling Bakers Scaffolding Steel Bakers Scaffold Aluminum Bakers Scaffold.

Since the force being applied to the scaffold is less than 5 feet from the ground level, this is acceptable as long as it is the lowest point practicable. The worker holds onto something overhead and moves the scaffold with his or her feet. Your letter describes a worker standing on a Baker scaffold that is 2 to 4 feet high. When manually moving the scaffold, the force should be applied as close to the base a practicable, but not more than 5 feet (1.5 m) above the supporting surface.
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These sections address the manual and powered forces used to move the scaffold. You asked for clarification on Sections and. Includes four 5' heavy duty locking caster and eight locking pins. Where these conditions are met, the scaffold may be moved while employees are on it. This Metaltech 14' outrigger set is designed to provide extra stability for rolling scaffolds. Metaltech Multipurpose Maxi Square Baker-Style Scaffold Tower Package - 12ft. Section specifies the requirements for riding a scaffold. Multi-Purpose 1000-Pound-Capacity Rolling Steel Scaffolding & 31104 Baker Scaffold Outriggers with 5-Inch Locking Casters, 4 Pack. If a device were installed to permit the casters to be locked while on the scaffold, this requirement could be met without dismounting. Section 1926.452(w)(2) requires the casters and wheels to be locked when in use. We apologize for the delay in this response.īaker scaffolds, sometimes referred to as Perry scaffolds, are covered by the mobile scaffold Section of Subpart L. Your questions related specifically to Baker style scaffolds and whether a person could move and work from this type of scaffold, without dismounting, with the casters in the unlocked position. Roy Gurnham and myself, asking for a clarification of OSHA's mobile scaffold standard §1926.452(w). This is in response to your letters, dated June 12, 1997, addressed to Mr.
