Hello, in a Construction project who is required to check the scaffolding equipment?check the installation? and frequently check the scaffold during the day?is it the Planning supervisor, Contractor, Principle contractor, CDM coordinator or Works manager
not all jobs are as big as the ones reffered to but I learned something here
Any safety issue should be monitored by all parties involved. It is the Construction Manager's responsibility to MONITOR that his/her subcontractors are following OSHA regulations. If OSHA comes in, they will fine the subcontractor AND the General contractor if they cannot provide documentation that they are holding the subcontractor accountable.
as a builder for over forty years ..i have never seen anybody check the scaffold once it is erected ..and providing it has not been altered it is the scaffolding contractor who is responsible for it ..and its extremely rare for a contractor to have his own scaffolders ..here in the uk they have work strictly to a code of practice and carry a public liability insurance
The OSHA manual says that each job should have a compentant person this is someone who observes all saftey issues on the job. If you do not have one then it shouldd be the contractor that put the scaffolding up should be the one to make sure everything is correct
Each construction site is supposed to have a Safety Officer. If that is not the case...The superintendent of the company using and supplying the scaffolding need to comply with OSHA standards at the minimum. The primary contractor will be somewhat responsible to ensure things are properly inspected. The Army Corps Of Engineers insist that the scaffolding be inspected each day prior to use. Should an accident happen you need to make sure all sub-contractors have proper general liability and workers comp insurance. Otherwise total responsibility goes to the primary contractor.
