• Install and use scaffolding accessories based on the manufacturer’s recommended procedures.
• Place scaffolds on stable ground.
• Lock scaffold wheels when in use.
• Remove tools or debris on scaffold platforms.
• Equip all open sides and ends of scaffold platforms with proper guardrails, mid rails, and toe boards.
• Wear a hard hat when working on or under a scaffold.
• Wear sturdy, nonslip shoes when working on a scaffold.
• Remove anything placed on scaffolds at the end of the work shift.
• Maintain at least a 10-foot distance between scaffolds and electric power lines.
• Avoid striking scaffolds with materials or vehicles.
• Intermix scaffolds, frames and components of different manufacturers.
• Use scaffolds as storage for tools or materials.
• Move scaffolds while they’re in use or occupied.
• Alter scaffolding accessories.
• Use makeshift scaffolds like planks laid across concrete blocks or other materials.
• Work on scaffolds when there’s a strong wind or storm.
• Use ladders or other materials on top of scaffolds to increase their height.