3Inspection, care and maintenance
According to the regulations one must work safely at heights. On an ASC Mobile Tower, it is not
obligatory to wear extra fall protection (provided that the recommendations in this manual have
been followed).
3.1
The Health and Safety Law
The Health and Safety Law The Working Conditions Decree is a concrete elaboration of the Safe
Working at Height Act. It states that everything above 2.50 meters is 'working at height' and is
therefore a situation with increased risk of injury. This also means that all materials must be
properly manufactured and checked in a quality cycle. ASC tests all materials and performs
strength calculations. The user must also have the material inspected annually for defects.
Annual control
Your Facade scaffolding must be inspected for any defects annually by an expert. The ASC Group
can perform this control for you.
Self-inspection
The Facade scaffolding can be inspected by yourself. Before each use, always check the
components for any damage. We certainly recommend larger companies to do a monthly
inspection of all components of the Facade scaffolding and to record this inspection. If you are in
doubt about damage, consult an accredited inspector.
Beschadiging
▪Examples of the most common damages on aluminium scaffolding;
Components: if a claw or a sport is loose, the scaffolding must be rejected.
▪Dents and or holes: if there is a big dent in the aluminium or even a crack or hole, the
scaffolding must be rejected.
▪Contamination: if there is too much concrete, paint or other non-removable contamination
on the components, the scaffolding must be rejected; after all, you can no longer judge
whether the components are still intact.
What to do in the event of damage
If there is any damage, which cannot be repaired, the component must be taken out and
replaced. If repairing is possible, please contact ASC Group for further information.
Repair
