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TABLE OF CONTENTS - Khalid S. Al-Shahrani

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j) Every working place shall be safe and of great dimensions. When tolls<br />

or material could fall 1.8meters of more, guardrails and toe boards<br />

shall be provided. Should the provision of these safeguard<br />

impracticable, other means of prevention such as SAFETY belts cradles,<br />

etc shall be used.<br />

8.6.5 Guardrails and toe boards<br />

a) Guardrails and toe boards shall be fitted at edges of decking from<br />

which men or materials could fall a distance of more than 1.8 meters.<br />

Guardrails shall not be less than 920mm and not more than 1.15meters<br />

high and the space between toe boards and guardrails shall not exceed<br />

760mm.<br />

b) Guardrails and toe boards shall be securely fixed to the inside of<br />

standards to prevent outward movement.<br />

8.6.6 Access<br />

Access to a working platform is best achieved by providing a separate<br />

ladder tower or cantilevered access platform so as not to obstruct the<br />

platform and to minimize he possibility of persons falling through the gap<br />

in the guardrail or decking.<br />

8.7 SYSTEM SCAFFOLDING<br />

System scaffolding, also known as unit frame, tubular welded frame, or<br />

patent scaffolding, is composed wholly or partly of prefabricated sections.<br />

There are many type of system scaffolding available which vary a great<br />

deal in design and methods of erection, however the same basic principles<br />

set out in 3.5 construction common to all scaffolds apply and the following<br />

matters require particular attentions.<br />

a) To be erected and dismantled by experienced workmen under the<br />

direction of a competent supervisor in accordance with manufacturer’s<br />

specification.<br />

Pre-Qualification Document <strong>Khalid</strong> S. <strong>Al</strong>-<strong>Shahrani</strong> Est. Page 48

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