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TITLE: SAFE PRACTICES IN SCAFFOLD

Rev. Description of Change Clause

A Initial Release N.A.

Prepared/Reviewed By

Choo Min Meng 2nd May 2011

(Signature) (Project Co-ordinator) (Date)

Approved By

(Signature) (Director) (Date)

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1. Purpose : To define a procedure for proper erection, alteration and dismantling of
scaffolding so as to protect the worker and public from the hazard associated
with free falling and falling object.

2. Scope : This procedure is applicable to all project sites. Where work is carried out at main
contractor/ client’s premises/ site and the main contractor/ client has a SWP, the
main contractor/ client’s SWP shall be followed.

3. Reference : SWP - 07 Personal Protective Equipment

SWP - 08 Working at Height

4. Definition : Nil

5. Responsibility :

5.1 The Safety Supervisor (SS) and Scaffold Supervisor are overall responsible for proper erection,
alteration, dismantling of scaffolding.

5.2 Qualified scaffold supervisor is responsible for regular monitoring of legal compliance.

5.3 Only qualified scaffold erector is responsible for scaffold erection.

6. Procedure :

6.1 Erection / Dismantling

6.1.1 The SS and Scaffold Supervisor shall ensure that the affected area is barricaded to avoid
unnecessary incident. Scaffold Supervisor, SS and Site Supervisor shall monitor the operation
closely.

6.1.2 The SS/ Scaffold Supervisor shall check the certificate and valid permits of worker working on the
scaffolding.

6.1.3 SS/ Scaffold supervisor shall ensure that the scaffold is being erected, added to, altered or
dismantled in accordance with the Factories (Scaffolds) Regulations 2004 and PE design.

6.1.4 Sub-contractor and site supervisors shall ensure that his worker use proper PPE i.e. safety belt,
lifeline, etc. when they are working on scaffold. Scaffold supervisor / SS shall monitor the usage of
PPE.

6.1.5 Only scaffold contractors approved by MOM will be allowed to erect scaffolds exceeding 4 meters in
height (with the exception of tower and trestle scaffolds).

6.1.6 Scaffolds erected around buildings are to be provided with proper platforms at vertical interval not
more than 2 meters.
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6.1.7 Prohibit the use of single row wooden scaffold because such scaffolds cannot cater for the placement
of work platforms.

6.1.8 Scaffolds to be fully enveloped with overlay nets to prevent incidents of person falling from height and
struck by falling objects.

6.2 Inspection

6.2.1 SS/ Scaffolding Supervisor shall inspect the scaffolding at least once in a week (use
Attachment 7.2: Checklist For Inspection By Scaffold Supervisor and Attachment 7.3:
Checklist for Metal Scaffold) and also after severe weather conditions if it is likely to affect
its strength or stability or have been displaced any way.

6.2.2 During inspection they should carefully look for critical components of the scaffolding:
 Working platform and it’s loading condition
 Adequacy of tie back / tie rod, horizontal & cross bracing, guard rail / hand rail, sole
plate & base plate, proper joints
 Firmness & availability of toe board, overhead protection, etc.

6.2.3 For suspended scaffolding i.e. Gondola, SS / Gondola Supervisor shall inspect its
workability and various components ( Attachment 7.4: Checklist for Daily Inspection of
Gondola & Attachment 7.5 Checklist for Weekly Inspection of Gondola) An Authorised
Examiner shall inspect & verify it monthly. In the case of shifting of Gondola from one
block to another, the Authorised Examiner shall also inspect & verify for its new location.
SS shall also ensure that it has been erected as per PE design and follow the Legal
Requirement as mentioned in the Factories (Scaffolds) Regulations 2004.

6.3 Maintenance of scaffold

6.3.1 SS/ Scaffold supervisor shall ensure that every part of the scaffold is fixed, secured or
placed in position as to prevent accidental displacement.

6.3.2 Sub-contractor shall rectify all the defects and deviations / displacement of component
immediately.

6.3.3 No person is allowed to open / dismantle any component of the scaffolding without prior
approval of PIC/ Scaffolding Supervisor.

6.4 Non-conformance and rectification

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6.4.1 During inspection, if SS/ Scaffolding supervisor come across with any non-conformance
they shall rectify it and inform the PM/ PIC about the incident. The PM shall take action
against the responsible parties.

6.4.2 In the event of any warning letter or fine imposed by the authority i.e. Client, MOM the
particular PM/ PIC shall stop affected site activities associated to the complains on the
usage of scaffold and shall rectify the non-conformance to the satisfaction of the Client’s /
or MOM requirement

6.5 Record keeping

6.5.1 SS shall keep all the inspection form and other records as per the Factories (Scaffolds)
Regulations 2004 & Client’s requirement.

7. Attachment :

7.1 Dos and Don’ts for Scaffold

7.2 Checklist for Inspection By Scaffold Supervisor

7.3 Checklist for Metal Scaffold

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Attachment 7.1

DOS AND DON’TS FOR SCAFFOLD

S/N DOS DON’TS

During working on scaffolding always use lifeline, Don’t use any defective or weak materials
1
safety belt/ harness, safety helmets etc. during scaffolding erection

Don’t accumulate unnecessary materials /

Barricade the affected area to avoid falling object
2 tools on working platform. Maximum loading
hazard.
220 kgf/m2 in one bay.

Use proper ladder / staircase to move into the next

3 Don’t use scaffold as a ladder.
working platform level.

Use at least 500mm wide working platform while Don’t dismantle scaffold without a valid
4
working on a scaffold. permit-to-work.

Remove concrete and all other debris from the Don’t work on a scaffold during severe
5
working platform weather like rainstorm.

Follow emergency procedure i.e quickly & safely Don’t panic during emergency situation
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move toward the assemble area in case of fire. while working on a scaffold

Before shifting of tower scaffold ensure no man/or Don’t remove any component of the scaffold
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heavy material on the working platform. without scaffold supervisor’ permission.
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Attachment 7.2

WEEKLY INSPECTION BY SCAFFOLD SUPERVISOR

Site :      
Location of Scaffold:      
Type of Scaffold :      
Height of Scaffold :      

Inspection No. Inspection Date/Time Scaffold Supervisor/Professional Engineer

      Name/Signature    

      Contractor    

Conditions of
Components Correct
Scaffolds/
(inadequate, Method of Rectification
Scaffold Components Component
undersized, Installation Remarks
Corroded / bent
etc.) (Yes/No)
dented… etc

a. Ties-back     Y/N  
b. Cross Bracing     Y/N  
c. Horizontal Bracing     Y/N  
d. Joint Pins & Armlock     Y/N  
e. Base Plates / Sole Boards     Y/N  
f. Foundation     Y/N  
g. Working Platforms     Y/N  
h. Toe Boards Planks & Decking used
    Y/N  
for working platform
i. Guardrails (At roof top)     Y/N  
j. Housekeeping on scaffold     Y/N  
k. Debris netting     Y/N  
Others        
Note:

1. This register shall be entered by a scaffold supervisor and shall be kept at the worksite for inspection by an inspector,
pursuant to Factories Act (Chapter 104) - Factories (Scaffolds) Regulations. 2004

2. This inspection register should be kept available at the worksite for inpsection by a factory inspector

3. If the scaffold is designed by a Professional Engineer (PE) the erection shall be done strictly according to the PE's design. A
copy of this design must be kept at the site for checking by an Inspector. If amendments are necessary, the PE must be
informed and design of scaffold amended by the PE accordingly.

Attachment 7.3
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CHECKLIST FOR METAL SCAFFOLD

         
Site :       Block Nos :    
       
Inspection No. Inspection Date/Time Name  
        Designation  
        Signature  

Report of
S/N Items Remarks
Visit*

1. Record of Inspection
- Weekly scaffold register by qualified scaffold supervisor
2 Foundations
- Scaffold erected on firm ground
- Scaffold not endangered by open excavation
3 Soleplates
- Proper soleplates used
4. Baseplates
- Proper baseplates fitted to all standards or legs of scaffold
5. Foot-Ties
- Foot-Ties fitted to both inner and outer standards
6. Alignment of Scaffold Components
- Standards or Frames vertical
- Ledgers and transoms levelled
7. Torsion Cable
Tensioned torsion cable at every cantilever brack and C-Channel
8. Frames

- Standards connected end to end with either sleeve couplers or joint pins

- Armlocks installed at all vertical joints between frames

- Cross bracings are fitted and connected to frames
9. Scaffolds erected one lift above the top most level
10. Tie Back
- At every 2 lifts or at every floor starting from base
- Spaced not more than 3 bays or 7.5m apart whichever is lesser

- Spaced no further than one bay from ends in a staggered manner

- To every standard above the level of the peripheral overhead shelter

- Effective temporary tie immediately below top most level

11. Horizontal Bracings or "Lacing"

At every 5 lifts of frame, tube or modular scaffold to bother inner and outer standards

12. Debris Net

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Debris screening net erected to prevent particles and debris dislodged from the scaffold

13. Scaffold Component Material

- Scaffold components and fittings showing no signs of deterioration

- All fittings are tight and undamaged

14. Guardrails are fitted and connected to standards
15. Working Platform
- Closely decked continuous working platform with toeboards immediately below top
most level (Minimum width 500 mm)
- Closely decked continuous working platform with toeboards at every sixth lift of metal
scaffolding

- Closely decked isolated working platform with toeboards with guardrails

- Metal deckings are held down securely to preven uplift and cantilever effects
- For timber and metal deckings, the plank used shall be at least 200mm wide and
38mm thick and it is not projecting beyond its end support by more than 4 times its
thickness
- The maximum loading for persons and materials on any work platform in any bay shall
not exceed (220 kgf) per square metre.
16. Peripheral Overhead Shelter

Continuous peripheral overhead shelter provided not endangered by moving machinery

17. Professional Engineer's Drawing

Scaffolds are erected strictly in accordance with the Professional Engineer's design and
drawings
18. Scaffold Dismantling/Erection
Warning Signboards
- Warning signboards stating "Caution. Do not use the Scaffold" in 4 official languages
placed at strategic locations
Tie Backs
- Tie backs are not released in advance of scaffold dismantling
Barricades
- Barricades erected to restrict access to the scaffold
Dismantled Scaffold Components

- Dismantled scaffold components brought to the ground by safe method

Qualified Scaffold Supervisor

- Qualified scaffold supervisor supervises the scaffold erection / dismantling operation

Qualified Scaffold Erectors

- Qualified scaffold erectors erecting / dismantling the scaffold

- Working Platform 500mm provided at working level erecting / dismantling the scaffold

- Safety belts and lifelines used by the scaffold erectors

19. Others
* / = Satisfactory / Yes x = Not provided / Not Satisfactory / No
NA = Not A.pplicable - = Briefing Remark / Advice