Description
Attach guardrails and toeboards to the scaffolding standards at set heights and intervals to ensure the safety of the workers and prevent objects from falling. Secure the guardrails using couplers or wedges.
Alternative labels
positioning guardrails and toeboards
attachment of guardrails and toeboards
guardrail and toeboard positioning
attaching guardrails and toeboards
fix guardrails and toeboards
fixing guardrails and toeboards
fit guardrails and toeboards
fitting of guardrails and toeboards
guardrail and toeboard attachment
positioning of guardrails and toeboards
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Position guardrails and toeboards is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Construction scaffolder: Construction scaffolders put up scaffolds and platforms in order to make safe construction work at heights possible.
Civil engineering worker: Civil engineering workers perform tasks concerning the cleaning and preparation of construction sites for civil engineering projects. This includes the work on building and maintenance of roads, railways and dams.
Optional skill
Position guardrails and toeboards is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Construction scaffolding supervisor: Construction scaffolding supervisors plan and supervise the transport, assembly, disassembly and maintenance of the structures. They also ensure the safety of the scaffolds, support structures, access ladders and fenders.
Event scaffolder: Event scaffolders set up and dismantle temporary seating, stages and structures to support performance equipment, artists and audience. Their job can include rope access, working above colleagues and lifting heavy loads, which makes it a high risk occupation. Their work is based on instruction, plans and calculations. They work indoors as well as outdoors.
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