Can you tie off to scaffold handrails?
Many a times I have seen scaffolds "tied-off" to handrails in an industrial plant. I've even seen seismic scaffolds using handrails as lateral tie-off points. The only word of caution is that handrails are generally only designed for a 200# load, and may not be able to withstand the reaction loads.
What are the tie off requirements for scaffold building?
A platform width of three feet or less must have guys, ties and braces every 26 feet or less. When the 4:1 height ratio is reached guys, ties and braces are to be installed at each end of the scaffold and at horizontal intervals not to exceed 30 feet vertically.
Can you anchor to scaffolding?
A scaffold should never be used as an anchorage point for a fall arrest system unless it has been properly evaluated by a competent person.
Can you attach harness to scaffold?
The lanyard you choose to connect to your fall arrest harness should have a hook large enough to be attached to a scaffolding platform of any kind. An example of the “Y” type lanyard ideal for scaffolders is the Singing Rock Reactor 140.
Can you tie off to trusses?
Does OSHA require a harness on scaffolding?
Why not use Rails scaffold?
How high does the top rail of a scaffold need to be?