It shall be the responsibility of all users to read and comply with the following common sense guidelines which are designed to promote safety in the erecting, dismantling and use of Suspended Powered Scaffolds. These guidelines do not purport to be all-inclusive nor to supplant or replace other additional safety and precautionary measures to cover usual or unusual conditions. If the guidelines in any way conflict with any state, local, provincial, federal of other government statute or regulation, said statute or regulation shall supersede these guidelines and it shall be the responsibility of each user to comply therewith. GENERALGUIDELINES POSTTHESE SAFETY GUIDELINES in a conspicuous place and be sure that all persons who erect, use, locate, or dismantle suspended scaffold systems are fully aware of them and also use them in tool box safety meetings. FOLLOWALL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERERS’ RECOMMENDATIONS as well as all state, local and federal codes, ordinances and regulations relating to suspended powered scaffolding. SURVEYTHE JOBSITE. A survey shall bee made of the jobsite by a competent person for hazards such as exposed electrical wires, obstructions that could overload or tip the suspended powered scaffold when it is raised or lowered, unguarded roof edges or openings, inadequate or missing tiebacks. Those conditions should be corrected before installing or using suspended powered scaffold systems. INSPECTALL EQUIPMENT BEFORE EACH USE. Never use any equipment that is damaged of defective in any way. Mark it or tag it as damaged or defective equipment and remove it from the jobsite. ERECTAND DISMANTLE SUSPENDED POWERED SCAFFOLD EQUIPMENT in accordance with design and/or manufacturer’s recommendations. DONOT ERECT, DISMANTLE, OR ALTER SUSPENDED POWERED SCAFFOLD SYSTEMS unless under the supervision of a competent person. DONOT ABUSE OR MISUSE SUSPENDED POWERED SCAFFOLD EQUIPMENT. Never overload platforms or hoists. ERECTEDSUSPENDED POWERED SCAFFOLDS SHOULD BE CONTINUOUSLY INSPECTED by the user to ensure they are maintained in a safe condition. Report any unsafe condition to your supervisor. NEVER TAKE CHANCES! IF IN DOUBT REGARDING THE SAFETY OR USE OF SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDS, CONSULT YOUR SCAFFOLD SUPPLIER. NEVER USE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD EQUIPMENT FOR PURPOSE OR IN WAYS FOR WHICH IT WAS NOT INTENDED. CARESHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN OPERATING AND STORING EQUIPMENT DURING WINDY CONDITIONS. SUSPENDEDPOWERED SCAFFOLD SYSTEMS should be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended procedures. Do not alter components in the field. SUSPENDEDPOWERED PLATFORMS MUST NEVER BE OPERATED NEAR LIVE POWER LINES unless proper precautions are taken. Consult the power service company for advice. ALWAYSATTACH FALL ARREST EQUIPMENT when working on suspended powered scaffolds. DONOT WORK ON OR INSTALL SUSPENDED POWERED SCAFFOLDS if your physical condition is such that you feel dizzy or unsteady in any way. DONOT WORK ON SUSPENDED POWERED SCAFFOLDS when under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. guidelines for erection and use of…