Method Statement for Temporary

Ladder Access Scaffolding and

Walkway for Hanging Platform
Do you know that a temporary ladder access scaffolding is the
equipment or tools we used to access the hanging platform on
the ceiling area of the hangar?
The purpose of installing temporary ladders access scaffolding and
walkway is to use by workers to access the hangar roof ceiling level
so that the MEP trades can be installed.
In this method statement, I will show you how to properly install the
temporary ladder access scaffolding and walkway.

In this method statement, I will show you how to properly install the
temporary ladder access scaffolding and walkway.

1. Title

Method Statement for Temporary Ladder Access Scaffolding and

Walkway for Hanging Platform
2. Purpose

The purpose of this method statement is to describe the measures

and system, a procedure that will be adopted for the installation of a
temporary ladder access scaffolding tower and walkway on the Steel
frame for hanging platform installation at hanger, on the ceiling area of
the hangar. This method statement has been prepared based on the
method statement from the specialist included in the material submittal
n0. (place your number here) already approved by the engineer.

3. Materials
3.1 Cuplock scaffolding materials
3.2 Conventional scaffolding tubes and couplers
3.3 Wooden boards
3.4 Aluminum ladders
3.5 Pulley and hand tools
4. Equipment and Tools

4.1 Lifting
4.2 Ladder( For access and egress during offloading on Truck or
trailer only)
4.3 Forklift/telehandler
4.4 Trucks/Pick Up
4.5 Hand tools

5. Methodology

 Temporary Ladder Access Scaffolding

A Temporary Access scaffold will be erected with cup lock scaffold
and aluminum ladders to reach up to the hanging platform level which
connects to the walkway on the hanger steel structure. The method
and sequence are as follows:

Step 1 – Scaffold base to be prepared firm and level by the main
contractor. The foundation for the scaffold should be maintained in an
adequate condition during the life of the scaffold.
Step 2 – Scaffold base will be installed, using adjustable jacks on
timber sole boards. (Ref. Fig:1)
Step 3 – Standards will be placed upon the adjustable jacks and
connected with ledgers. This will be repeated until all standards are
installed for the base lift (Ref. Fig:1, 2 & 3)
Step 4 – Once the grid layout (Grid 2.5m x 2.5m) has been formed,
the next level of ledgers will be installed

Step 5 – Once done, the necessary bracing will be added, using

double/swivel to connect tubes to either the standards or ledgers.

Step 6 – Board bearing transoms will be added, followed by scaffold

boards. Scaffold boards will be fixed into place by connecting to
Transom’s using board retaining couplers or rope/wire. Overhang of
boards will not exceed 4 times their thickness.

Step 7 – The scaffolders will access the scaffold deck via ladder,
inserting the handrail, whilst at all times maintaining safe systems of
work (SG4) and utilizing safety harness.

Step 8 – The ladder is then installed to the full height of the scaffold
which is 28m, followed by all guard-rails and toe-boards needed at this
level. Ladders will be fixed at an angle of 75 degrees (4:1) and will
project at least 1.05m above the working platform.
Step 9 – Steps 4-8 will be repeated until the ladder tower has been
erected up to the required height.

Step 10 – Scaffold ties to the hanger structural steel columns are to be

installed at every 4.0m as works progress.

Step 11 – Scaffold inspected, tagged, and handed over as fit for use.

Note:– Any incomplete scaffolds shall be physically barricaded and

tagged ‘DO NOT USE’ when left unattended and at the end of each
shift

 Walkway on Hangar Steel Frame

Temporary Scaffolding walkway on steel structure would be with 3-5

boarded platforms of 100m length, which will connect with the access
scaffolding from the ground level. The method & sequence as follows:

Step 1 – Main contractor has to ensure the stability of the structure to

install a walkway on the steel structure.

Step 2 – Scaffold base will be installed on the steel structural beams,

with the help of scaffolding tube transoms spaced 1.5m max c/c.

Step 3 – The transoms will be fixed to the steel beams using SK /

Girder couplers.

Step 4 – Once the transoms are fixed, scaffolding boards which are 4
boarded platforms are to be fixed to the transoms using board
retaining couplers (BRC).

Step 5 – The platform is then completed by providing suitable

handrails and toe boards. This walkway will connect with the ladder
access scaffolding.

 Guardrails will be fixed wherever there is a risk of falling. The

minimum height of the top rail shall be 950mm with a maximum
 gap between guardrails not exceeding 470mm; For a Typical
edge protection  
 Toeboards will be fixed to the entire walkway where there is a
risk of falling materials, or where a person may fall more than 2m.
Toeboards shall not have any gaps, be placed inside of the
standards, and have a minimum height of 150mm.

Step 6 – Scaffold inspected, tagged, and handed over as fit for use.

Note: – Any incomplete scaffolds shall be physically barricaded and

tagged ‘DO NOT USE’ when left unattended and at the end of each
shift