Scaffolder Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Scaffolder includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Fixing the scaffolding to the building or structure to make it more stable, using short ‘tie tubes’
Laying planks (battens) across the scaffolding for workers to walk on
Putting up the scaffolding poles (standards) and attaching the horizontal tubes (ledgers) to them with couples
Unloading scaffolding equipment at the site
Fixing guard rails and safety netting
Taking down the scaffolding after a job is finished.
Setting base plates on the ground at regular intervals (these stop the upright poles slipping)

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Scaffolder duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Scaffolder roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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