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Prior to installation, the scaffold contractor or scaffold designer can then provide relevant information
about the scaffold. This should include:
All scaffolding must be erected, dismantled and altered in a safe manner. This is achieved by
following the guidance provided by the NASC in document SG4‘Preventing falls in scaffolding’ for
tube and fitting scaffolds or by following similar guidance provided by the manufacturers of system
scaffolding. For scaffolds that fall outside the scope of a generally recognized standard configuration
the design must be such that safe erection and dismantling techniques can also be employed
throughout the duration of the works. To ensure stability for more complex scaffolds, drawings should
be produced and, where necessary, these may need to be supplemented with specific instructions.
Any proposed modification or alteration that takes a scaffold outside the scope of a generally
recognized standard configuration should be designed by a competent person and proven by
calculation.
SCAFFOLDPLANNING PROCESS
Fall restraints and safety netting should only be considered as a last resort if other safety equipment
cannot be used.
Assessing work at height- Assess the risks, take precautions, and issue clear method statements for
everyone who will work at height.
Fragile surfaces – The hierarchy of controls for working on or near fragile surfaces is avoid, control,
communicate, co- operate.
Ladders - When it’s appropriate to use ladders – and the three key safety issues – position, condition
and safe use.
Tower scaffolds – Select the right tower for the job; erect, use, move and dismantle the tower safely;
ensure that it is stable; inspect it regularly; prevent falls.
Erection Sequence;
Obtain valid work permit (e.g. PTW from Aecom)
Barricade the work area
Put warning sign
Risk assessment/JSA
Selection of scaffold materials
Apply proper manual handling technique
Proper measurement/layout on the specific area that the structure needed to erect as per
design/drawing
Levelling the base foundation
Soft ground condition needs sole boards (1 sole board in 2 standards is better than 1)
Lay out the standard, ledger, transom for kicker lift (all end corner must be at 900 angle)
Continue to the next lift measurement of minimum1.8m height first lift
All connection of standards, ledgers, transom are fix by right angle coupler
Levelling vertical post by installing ledger/sway bracing on all sides of the structure
Make a temporary platform in the middle of kicker lift & first list to obtain the advance guard
rail system
Make sure all fall protection equipment are anchored properly above your height
Avoid throwing of any scaffold materials use rope, fitting bags& pulley (gin wheel)
Proper levelling of all horizontal ledgers & transom & make sure all connections are securely
tights
Same sequence of erection until you reach the final height of the platform needed as per
request
Internal access must be in the maximum opening at 450mm x600mm & should be put cage
on the top platform to prevent workers directly fall down near the gap opening
External access must be in maximum width opening of 1m on the working platform
Access ladder must in a 750 angle and securely tied on top, middle, bottom
Ladder projection from the platform height at least 1m
Housekeeping all unused scaffold materials
Remove barricade and warning sign
Scaffold structure ready for inspection
Suspend/close the permit