UJV Procedure 29.scaffolding Procedure

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Cont. Doc no. 2044-00000-HS-805877 Client Doc no. R1118111-00000-HS-PRO-00042
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DOCUMENT TITLE: SCAFFOLDING SAFETY PROCEDURE Rev. A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE:…..………..……………………………….……………………………………….…..4
2.0 Purpose:……………………………….………………………………………………………..4
3.0 REFERENCES………………………………………..…………………………………...……4
3.1 Company HSSE Documents:………………………...……………………...……… 4
3.2 UJV HSSE Documents:………………………………………………………………..5
4.0 DEFINITIONS and ABBREVIATIONS……………………………………...…………...5
4.1 Definitions: …………………………………………...………………………………...5
4.2 Abbreviations…………………………………………………………………………..16
5.0 resposibilities & Authority………………………………………………………………17
5.1 SMME & Health, Safety, Security & Environment Manager…………………….17
5.2 Project/Construction Manager/Site Manager……………………………………..17
5.3 HSSE Manager………………………………………………………………………….17
5.4 Scaffold Manager/Senior/Superintendent (UJV & Subcontractor)……………17
5.5 Scaffolding Supervisor (UJV & Subcontractor)………………………………….18
5.6 Scaffolder (Subcontractor)…………………………………………………………..19
5.7 Scaffolding Inspector (UJV & Subcontractor)……………………………………19
5.8 Subcontractors…………………………………………………………………………19
6.0 TRAINING ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION……………………………………19
7.0 General Instructions…………..…………………………………………………………20
7.1 GENERAL STANDARDS/REQUIREMENTS………………………..………………22
7.2 SCAFFOLD COMPONENTS……………………………………….…………………29
7.3 REQUIREMENTS COMMON TO ALL SCAFFOLDS……….……………………..34
7.4 REQUIREMENTS COMMON TO SYSTEM AND TUBE AND COUPLER…..…..46
SCAFFOLDS
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7.5 SYSTEM SCAFFOLDS………………………………….……………………………47

7.6 TUBE AND COUPLER SCAFFOLDS…………………………………….………...49
7.7 MOBILE AND TOWER SCAFFOLDS………….………………………………….. 57
7.8 BRACKET SCAFFOLDS………………………………………….………………….59
7.9 UNDERHUNG SCAFFOLDS……………………………………….………….….....62
8.0 SAFE Erection OF Scaffolding…………………………………………………….….67
9.0 Working Platform……………………………………………….…………………........69
10.0 Ladders…………………………………………..………………………………….…….70
11.0 Inspection……………………………………………..…………………………….…….71
12.0 Scaffold Users…………………………………………………………..……….……….73
13.0 Attachments………………………………………..……………………………….…… 75
ATTACHMENT 1: SCAFFOLD WORKFLOW PROCESS………………………….…77
ATTACHMENT 2: SCAFFOLDING LOAD CLASSES…………………….…………..78
ATTACHMENT 3: FIGURE 11.9.1 TO 11.9.74 (Scaffold Terminology)……….…..79
ATTACHMENT 4: RED SCAFFOLD TAG HOLDER………………………...……….122
ATTACHMENT 5: FRONT & REAR SCAFF TAG.……………………………………122
ATTACHEMENT 6: MODIFICATION SCAFFOLDING REQUEST / REGISTER …124
ATTACHEMENT 7: SCAFFOLD INSPECTION REPORT ………………………..…125
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1.0. SCOPE:
This procedure shall apply to all scaffolding activities on the CFP Project.
Procedure/Document is a controlled copy, only the Originator (Scaffolding
Subject Matter Expert)/UJV HSSE Approving Body has the authority to
amend/change/update this document and communicate his comments and
observations to the Originator (SSME) for review and incorporation as
applicable. HSSE Management will verify and cohabit with the SSME and
then send to the Project Management for approval.
2.0. Purpose:
This procedure covers the design, erection, modification, use and
dismantling of temporary elevated work areas and supported or under hung
scaffolds with fixed platform heights. The types of scaffolds covered in this
section are those commonly used within CFP facilities ( green field and
brown field), including tube and coupler, system, underhung, and manually
propelled mobile scaffolds.
The purpose of this procedure is to set standards for materials, erection,
modification, dismantling, use and inspection of the scaffolding.
This procedure sets the standards and recommendation to observe the
safety of all employees involved in erecting and working from scaffolds.
3.0. REFERENCES:
3.1. International Standards
• OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

• ANSI A10.8
• BS EN 12811-1: Guide to Good Practices for Scaffolding with Tubes and
Fittings
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• SG4:15: Preventing Falls in Scaffolding Operations

• TG: 20:13: Technical Guidance on the use of BS EN 12811-1
• BS EN 74-1: Couplers, Spigot & Baseplate for use in Scaffolding and False
work
• BS 2482:2009: Specifications for timber Scaffolding Boards
• BS EN 131:2010: Specifications for Ladders
• BS EN 354, 355, 358, 361 to 365: Personal Protective Equipment against
Falls from Height – Lanyards
• BS 7430:1998: Code of Practice for Earthing
• TG:1014: Flame retardant Treatment for Timber Scaffolding Boards and
Battens
• BS EN 13374: 2013: Temporary Edge Protection Systems
3.2. UJV HSSE Documents:
• Project HSSE Plan - R1118111-00000-HS-PLN-00001

• Permit to Work Procedure -R1118111-00000-HS-PRO-00017
• Working at Heights Procedure - R1118111-00000-HS-PRO-00021
4.0. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS:
4.1. Definitions
Anchorage Safe points of anchorage for lifelines or lanyards, which are part of a
personal fall arrest system, including fixed, substantial structural
members. Anchorage points shall be fixed and able to support a
load of at least 2,260 kilograms (5,000 pounds).
Base Plate A steel plate providing a flat bearing surface with a spigot or screw-
jack for distributing the load from standards It has an integral spigot
and fixing holes for use with sills. See Figure II.9.2 and Figure
II.9.3.
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Box Tie An assembly of tubes and couplers forming a frame around a

column or other part of a building to provide an anchor point for
scaffold tie tubes. Also known as a column box tie. fixed within
300mm from Node Points. See Figure II.9.19 and Figure II.9.21
Bridle An assembly of tubes and right angle (Double) couplers forming a

horizontal fixed parallel to the ledgers to support inner transoms or
tie tube fixed within 300mm from Node Points. See Figure II.9.19
and Figure II.9.21
Caster (Castor) A pivoting wheel, containing a wheel lock, which is attached to a

vertical standard of a mobile scaffold to allow for manual movement
of the scaffold. See Figure II.9.30.
Structural Transom A transom scaffold member, from Standard to standard under the
ledger that may support platform units, and which is supported by
using Double/Right Angle Couplers ONLY, two ledgers or
connected directly to two standards. See Figure II.9.1 and Figure
II.9.3.
Cross Bracing Two diagonal braces joined at their center to form an “X.” Also
called “X” bracing or cross braces. connecting the inner and outer
ledgers with right angle couplers or the inner and outer standards
with swivel couplers fixed within 150mm from Node Point. See
Figure II.9.3 and Figure II.9.3.
Couplers A component or device used to fix scaffold tubes together. Types of

couplers include
Swivel Coupler A device used for connecting two tubes together at an angle other
than 90°. See Figure II.9.8. Swivel Coupler will not be allowed to be
used as load bearing coupler on Ledgers or Handrails.
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Coupler A device used for fixing a transom to a ledger: See Figure II.9.13.
(Single or Putlog)
Check(Safety)Coupler A Double/Right-Angle Coupler added to a loaded joint on an under-

hung scaffold to give supplementary security against slip to the
coupler carrying the load. See Figure II.9.34.
Sleeve Coupler A device used for externally joining two (2) scaffold tubes co-axially
end to end. The steel divider is located centrally to ensure equal
insertion of each tube. See Figure II.9.9.
Beam/Girder Coupler A device used for connecting a scaffold tube to a steel wide flange
beam (I-beam). Beam/Girder couplers shall only be used in pairs,
one on each opposite flange. Also called an “SK” (Steel-klamp).
See Figure II.9.16.
A load bearing coupler used for connecting two tubes together at

Right-Angle (Double)
right angles. It is a critical component in the scaffold structure and
Coupler
must resist both slip and distortion. See Figure II.9.7.
Band and Plate A coupler used for joining tubes at an angle other than a right angle
Coupler: (Double) Couplers
Joint Pin or Spigot An expanding pin used
Diagonal Brace A scaffold tube placed diagonally with respect to the vertical and
horizontal members of a scaffold and fixed to them to give the
scaffold stability within 150mm from Node Point.
Facade (Sway) Diagonal braces Parallel to the building or area façade, either fixed
Bracing or installed to the standards using swivel couplers or connected to
the extended transoms with right angle couplers, every 4 bays
longer dimension (length) of the scaffold and fixed within 300mm
from Node Point. See Figure II.9.3 and Figure II.9.4.
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Intermediate Transom A horizontal transverse scaffold tube upon which the scaffold
platform partially rests. Board transoms are supported by ledgers
and are not installed near a transverse line of standards. See Figure
II.9.2 and Figure II.9.4.
Ledger Brace Diagonal tubes connecting the inner and outer ledgers with right
angle couplers or the inner and outer standards with swivel couplers
every alternative standards longer dimension (length) of the scaffold
and fixed within 300mm from Node Point. See Figure II.9.1 and
Figure II.9.4.
Metal Scaffold Board A Metal Scaffold Board unit equipped with end hooks that engage
the scaffold transom. See Figure II.9.17.
Transom Horizontal tubes fixed above the ledgers and using putlog couplers
or double couplers, supporting the boards within 300mm from
standards. See Figure II.9.1 and Figure II.9.3.
Plan Bracing Diagonal braces installed in a horizontal plane, particularly used in

Scaffold beams, mobile and tower scaffolds and designed scaffolds
within 300mm from Node Point See Figure II.9.27.
Zigzag(Dog-leg) Diagonal braces placed end-to-end and that alternate back and forth
Bracing and within 150mm from Node Point See Figure II.9.4.
Failure Load refusal, buckling, breakage, slip, or separation of component

parts. For a simply supported bending member (such as a transom),
load refusal may be taken as the point at which a full depth plastic
hinge forms at the mid-span (plastic moment = yield stress times
plastic section modulus).
Full Body Harness A design of straps that may be secured about an individual in a
manner to distribute the fall arrest forces over the thighs, pelvis,
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waist, chest and shoulders, with means for attaching it to other

components of a personal fall arrest system.
Guardrail System A barrier consisting of top-rails (handrails), mid-rails, toe-boards,

and supporting uprights, erected to prevent workers from falling off
an elevated work area and to prevent objects from falling onto
workers below. See Figure II.9.1. Consists of:
Top-rail : The uppermost horizontal rail of a guardrail system

Minimum Height 950mm to 1.150m.
Mid-Rail : A horizontal rail approximately midway between the top-

rail of a guardrail system and the platform. Gap between must be no
more than 470mm
Toe-board: A barrier secured along the sides and the ends of a

platform to guard against the falling of material, tools, and other
objects. Height of 150mm or 225mm
Guys Tension members (i.e., wire ropes) used between the scaffold and
the ground, building, or structure to enhance the scaffold’s lateral
stability.
Hanger Tube Vertical tube similar to and serving the same load-carrying purpose
as standards, except that hanger tubes are hung from an existing
structure and loaded in tension. Distance from Node point must not
exceed 300mm. See Figure II.9.34.
Joint Pin (Expanding An expanding fitting placed in the bore of a scaffold standard to
Spigot) connect one standard to another coaxially. This device is used to
connect standards in tube and coupler scaffolds vertically and
handles compression, but not tension, loads. See Figure II.9.14
Shock-absorbing A specially designed lanyard with a built-in shock absorber (to allow
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Lanyard dissipation of energy) that elongates during a fall so that fall

arresting forces are significantly reduced (by 65 – 80%) when
compared to a traditional webbing or rope lanyard. A shock-
absorbing lanyard limits the maximum arresting force on the
individual to less than 8,000 Newton (1,800 pounds). (See: CFP-N-
000000-021-A1-4), Fall Prevention/Protection Program for details
and approved types)
Lifeline A component that consists of a flexible line that connects to an

anchorage at one end to hang vertically (vertical lifeline), or that
connects to anchorages at both ends to stretch horizontally
(horizontal lifeline), and which serves as a method to connect other
components of a personal fall arrest system to the anchorage.
Lifelines are also called static lines, drop lines, safety lines, rat lines,
scare lines, etc.
Lift The assembly of ledgers and transoms forming a horizontal level of

a scaffold. A lift is similar to a floor in a building. See Figure II.9.5.
Base Lift A lift erected near to the ground consisting of the first set of ledgers
and transoms. Also known as “foot lift”, “foot tie”, and “kicker lift.”
Lift Head Room The clear distance between a platform and the tubular assembly of
the lift above.
Lift Height The vertical distance between two lifts and is similar to a story in a
building.
Load Rating Live load for scaffold design and maximum intended loading shall
be per the following categories
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Light Duty Scaffold designed and constructed to carry the weight of light
materials, tools and workmen. Uniformly distributed maximum
intended load is 150 kg/m² (1.5 kN/m²) (50 lb/ft²). (See Attachment
6: Scaff Tag Page: 1234)
Medium Duty Scaffold designed and constructed to carry the weight of light
intended load is 200 kg/m² (2.0 kN/m²) (50 lb/ft²). (See Attachment
6: Scaff Tag Page: 1234)
Heavy Duty Scaffold designed and constructed to carry the weight of light
intended load is 250kg/m² (2.5 kN/m²) (50 lb/ft²). (See Attachment 6:
Scaff Tag Page: 1234)
Special Purpose Scaffold specially designed and constructed to carry maximum

intended loads greater than 300kg/m² (3.0 kN/m²) (50 psf), where a
design is required and is classified as a Special Scaffold. (See
Attachment 6: Scaff Tag Page: 1234)
Maximum Intended The maximum load of all persons, equipment, tools, materials,
Load transmitted loads, and other live loads reasonably anticipated to be
applied to a scaffold or scaffold component at any one time (does
not include scaffold or plank self-weight).
Node Point A theoretical intersection point where two or more members are
connected together, although they are not actually in the same
place, usually the intersections between a standard and a ledger, or
a standard and structural transom. See Figure II.9.56
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Outrigger Beam A cantilevered structural member that supports a scaffold where the
point of attachment to the scaffold is out and away from the face of
the structure or building.
Outrigger The structural members of a supported scaffold used to increase the

base width of a scaffold in order to provide support for and
increased stability of the scaffold. See Figure II.9.23.
Scaffold Board An individual timber board or fabricated component (without end

hooks) that serves as a flooring member of a platform. See Figure
II.9.17.
Platform An elevated work area composed of one or more platform units and
a guardrail system. See Figure II.9.4
Platform Unit An individual wood plank, fabricated plank, fabricated deck, or

fabricated platform. See Figure II.9.17.
Standards Vertical scaffold tube that bears the weight of the scaffold. See
Figure II.9.1.
Puncheon (False A vertical tube supported at its lower end by another scaffold tube
Standard) or beam and not by the ground or deck. See Figure II.9.54.
Raker An inclined load bearing tube that braces the scaffold against the
ground. See Figure II.9.22.
Reveal Tie An assembly of a reveal tube, reveal pin, and pads, if required, fixed
between opposing faces of an opening in a wall to provide an
anchor point for scaffold tie tubes. See Figure II.9.21.
Reveal Pin A fitting used for tightening a reveal tube between two opposing
surfaces. See Figure II.9.11.
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Reveal Tube A tube fixed by means of a threaded fitting (reveal pin) between two
opposing surfaces of a building or structure to form a solid
anchorage to which a scaffold may be tied. See Figure II.9.20.
Ledger A lengthwise horizontal scaffold tube that extends from standard to

standard, that supports the transoms and that forms a tie between
the standards. See Figure II.9.1 and Figure II.9.3.
Safe Working Load The manufacturer’s specified maximum load to be applied to a

(SWL) scaffold component.
Scaffold A temporary elevated platform (supported, cantilever, cantilever

drop or underhung) and its supporting components (including ties)
used for safely supporting workmen, materials, or both. Types of
scaffolds include
Base-Supported A scaffold with standards supported at their base (not underhung).

Scaffold See Figure II.9.1.
Birdcage Scaffold A scaffold with more than two lines of standards or hanger tubes (if
underhung) across the width of the scaffold.
Bracket (Tank A scaffold supported by bracket straps welded to the tank wall.
Builder’s) Scaffold Upright brackets are hooked to the straps. See Figure II.9.26
Independent Run A scaffold that has two lines of standards, one line supporting the
(Façade or outside of the scaffold platform(s) and one line supporting the inside
Independent Tied) of the platform(s). The transoms are not built into the wall of the
Scaffold building. It is usually tied to the building for stability. See Figure
II.9.4.
Mobile Scaffold A rigid scaffold assembly supported by casters that can be manually
moved horizontally. See Figures II.9.27 and II.9.30.
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System Scaffold A scaffold consisting of standards with fixed connection points that
accept ledgers, transoms, and braces that can be interconnected at
predetermined levels. See Figure II.9.31.
Tower Scaffold A supported scaffold consisting of only four (4) standards connected
together longitudinally with ledgers and transoms at right angles to
each other, forming a square or rectangular tower. A tower scaffold
may be constructed of tube and coupler, or system scaffolding. See
Figure II.9.33.
Tube and Coupler A scaffold constructed of steel tubing that serves as standards,
Scaffold ledgers, transoms, braces, and ties; a base supporting the
standards; and specially designed scaffold couplers that serve to
connect the various members. See Figures II.9.3.
Screw-Jack A load-carrying device used at the base of the scaffold to

compensate for variations in ground levels. See Figure II.9.10.
Sill (Sole Board or A timber spreader used to distribute the load from a base plate to
Sole Plate) the softer ground such as soil, sand or asphalt. See Figure II.9.1
and Figure II.9.2.
Special Scaffold A scaffold that meets any of the following conditions and for which a
structural engineering review of the scaffold plan is required:
1.Higher than 16 meters (52ft), or a tube and coupler scaffold that

exceeds the maximum limits.
2. .If the CFP Project has no SSME or UJV Senior Superintendent

Scaffolding onsite, Scaffolds over 9m requires a design with
calculations.
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3. Cantilevered (extended outward) by more than 3 meters (10 feet)
4. Over 30 sq. meters (320 sq. ft.) total platform area and
supported by or hung from an existing structure or building
(e.g., roof, pipe rack, offshore platform), or
5. Supporting loads greater than 300 kg/m² (50 psf), including

piping, equipment, masonry, new or existing structures, or loads
other than workers and their materials, or Supported by or hung
from one or more beams, or Supported by or hung from wind girders
or roofs of floating roof tanks.
Specialized A contractor Scaffold Erector (organization) that specializes in and

Scaffolding UJV regularly performs all phases of scaffold design and erection. For
the purposes of this Procedure, a Specialized Scaffolding UJV may
be either an independent scaffolding company or the scaffold
division/unit of a local company and shall be approved by UJV.
Scaffold design and erection shall be the sole business of a
Specialized Scaffolding UJV (company or division/unit).
Spigot A pinned or bolted internal fitting to join one standard to another

coaxially. Used in system scaffolds. See Figure II.9.15
Spigot Pin A pin or bolt placed transversely through the spigot and the scaffold
standard to prevent the spigot from pulling out of the tube. Also
known as tension pin, dowel pin, and coupling pin. See Figure
II.9.15.
Tie Scaffold components installed using Double Couplers/Right Angle

Couplers to provide an node/anchor point for a scaffold to a building
or structure, including tie tubes attached to the scaffold. Used to
provide lateral stability to the scaffold. Must be within 300mm from
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node point See Figures II.9.18 - II.9.21.
Tie Tube A tube used to connect the scaffold to a tie anchor point (i.e., box
tie, reveal tie, two-way tie). See Figure II.9.21.
Trapeze Tube A horizontal scaffold tube measuring between 450 and 600 mm (1m
to 1.5m) in length and installed at the bottom portion of the hanger
tubes approximately three feet beneath the ledgers. It is used in
erection, modification, and dismantling of an underhung scaffold. It
also serves as a secondary support if the runner slips. See Figure
II.9.34.
Two-Way Tie An assembly of scaffold components through an opening in a wall

or other solid structure to provide an anchor point for scaffold tie
tubes. Also known as a through tie. See Figure II.9.18.
4.2. Abbreviations:
• SSME: Scaffolding Subject Matter Expert
• HSSE: Health, Safety, Security & Environment
• TPI: Third Party Inspectorate
• TG: Technical Guidance
• SG: Safety Guidance
• BS EN: British Standard European Norm
• OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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5.0. RESPONSIBILITIES:
5.1. SSME & Health, Safety, Security & Environment Manager is responsible for
the development of this procedure and monitoring compliance.
5.2. Project/Construction Manager/Site Manager (UJV & Subcontractor)
• Will ensure that this procedure is being implemented correctly.
• Shall allocate sufficient resources to enable compliance to this procedure.
5.3. HSSE Manager (UJV & Subcontractor)
• Shall assist in the implementation of this procedure
• Shall ensure all scaffold personnel appropriately trained and TP certified.
5.4. Scaffold Manager/Senior/Superintendent (UJV & Subcontractor)
• Ensure that all scaffolders are aware of and work in compliance to best
industry practice for the erection of scaffolds.
• Follow and established system for tagging scaffolds to identify whether

they are safe and fit for purpose.
• Arrange for and provide adequate training, in co-operation with the UJV
HSSE Manager.
• Liaise with the engineering group for designing any special and purpose
built scaffolds.
• Ensure that materials are checked before use and are of sound condition.
• Advise the UJV Senior Superintendent Scaffolding of any concerns.

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• Ensure all scaffold personnel have valid Third Party Inspection training
certificates and deemed competent
• Maintain a log book of scaffolds erected, modified, dismantled (date,

location, scaffold type / purpose, any damaged material)
5.5. Scaffolding Supervisor (UJV & Subcontractor)
• Before the Scaffolding Supervisor can be authorized to Inspect scaffolds

on CFP Project they must be assessed by UJV Senor Superintendent
Scaffolding department
• A competent, trained and certified person who has responsibility to ensure

scaffolding is properly erected, modified or dismantled, and complies with
the current standards and is safe for use.
• Ensure that all scaffolding personnel under his authority fully comply with
this procedure and PTW requirements.
• Ensure that all scaffolding is erected to the standards in this scaffolding
procedure, must inform the scaffolding inspector when the scaffold is
ready for inspection
• Scaffolding Supervisor on the CFP Project will not be a scaffolding
inspector.
• Shall have valid TP certification and competent
• Supervisors minimum 7 years ‘proven experience CISRS supervision
certificate/ with scaffolding experience
5.6. Scaffolder (Subcontractor)
• Trained and competent personnel certified by third party. UJV Scaffolding

superintendent shall conduct the competency assessment and will issue ID
card.
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• Must have the minimum of 2 years proven Scaffolding experience

• Must provide to UJV Senior Superintendent Scaffolding information of
previous experience
5.7. Scaffolding Inspector (UJV & Subcontractor)
• Before the Scaffolding Inspector can be authorized to Inspect scaffolds on

CFP Project they must be assessed by UJV Senior Superintendent
Scaffolding department
• UJV competent, trained and certified personnel authorized to approve and
inspect the use of scaffolding.
• Scaffolding Inspector will ONLY Inspect Scaffolds NOT supervise
scaffolding.
• Scaffolding Inspector will continuously monitor ALL scaffolds that are
erected on the CFP Project.
• Inspectors of minimum 5 years ‘proven experience CISRS scaffolding
inspection certificate/ Inspector certificate in line with Thai regulations with
scaffolding experience.
• Maintain a log book of scaffolds erected, modified, dismantled (date,
location, scaffold type / purpose, any damaged material)
5.8. Subcontractors
• All Subcontractors shall be required to comply with this procedure.
7.0. General Instructions:
• All scaffolding work in shall be covered under the Permit to Work (PTW)
System.
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• A separate PTW shall be issued for ALL Modifications to scaffolding with a

scaffold modification request form.
• A separate PTW shall be issued for ALL erecting or dismantling of

scaffolds.
• Materials
• All scaffolding material will be of sound construction and adequate

strength and will be manufactured, constructed and maintained to
International standards. The material used to erect the scaffold structures
shall conform the following:
• Tubes, System, timbers etc. shall be straight to the eye and shall be free
of cracks, splits, excessive corrosion or other defects. The ends shall be
cut square with the axis of the tube.
• Any tube, or System Scaffold require a high degree of maintenance such

as wire brushing or scraping shall be replaced.
• No tube or System Scaffoldingwill be painted. The only acceptable coating

will be galvanizing and zinc primer.
• No Black Steel tube or Rusty Steel shall be used.
• All scaffold material brought onto CFP project shall be approved by UJV,
substandard scaffold material not meeting industry standards shall not be
permitted.
• Sub-UJV will provide a Quarantine Area for scaffolding materials that is

damaged or rejected, must be painted a color that establishes danger.
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• Scaffolding Boards
• Boards of similar thickness will be used to deck out individual scaffolds.
• Scaffolding boards are not acceptable if they have a knot larger than
50mm diameter.
• Edge knots shall not exceed 50% of the thickness of the board.
• Warped boards shall not be used.
• Scaffold boards damaged MUST BE Quarantined .
• There shall be no cut outs (checks), burns, oil stains or projecting nails.
• Boards shall not be painted or treated in any other way which may conceal
defects.
• Boards that are broken or excessively worn are not acceptable.
• Boards shall be secured to the scaffolding transom with board clamps only
• Boards shall be square cut and bound with a hoop iron.
• NO Cutting or notching round scaffolding uprights/standards or other

obstacles and with splits are not acceptable
• No Lapping of scaffolding boards

• ALL nails will be removed from the scaffolding boards before use, no nails
allowed on the surface of the scaffolding board
• Couplers
• Any coupler found to be broken or damaged or found to have damaged
threads will be discarded.(MUST BE Quarantined)
• Couplers will be sorted by type. They will be kept clean and lightly oiled
to prevent rust.
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• All scaffolding material will be of sound construction and adequate

strength and will be manufactured, constructed and maintained to
international, standards.
• Storage of Materials
• All scaffolding material will be neatly stored in scaffold racks.
• Tubes will be sorted and stored by length.
• Couplers will be sorted and stored by type.
• Boards will be stored no more than 20 high
• Where materials are being stored at the site of erection for immediate
use, they will be stored in a neat manner that does not present a tripping
hazard or block access routes. Storage shall not be in immediate area of
hot work activity
• Traffic Movements
• Where a scaffold is erected in an area (road, vehicle access, etc.…)
where it is likely to be struck by a vehicle, the base of the scaffold shall
be properly barricaded using hard barriers. The barrier shall be
illuminated with flashing warning lights during the hours of darkness.
• The Barricaded area shall have a sign inscribed “DANGER – KEEP OUT
– SCAFFOLD WORK IN PROGRESS – SCAFFOLDERS ONLY” access
thereto should be effectively blocked and prominent warning notices in
English/Arabic Languages (or others as required) shall be posted.
7.1. GENERAL STANDARDS/REQUIREMENTS:
• Guardrail Systems
• Guardrail systems (consisting of top-rails, mid-rails, toe-boards, and

support standards) shall be installed on all open sides and ends of all
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elevated work platforms (including scaffold platforms and stair landings)

where a person could fall 1.8 meters (6 feet) or more.
• Note: Cross bracing shall not be used as a top-rail or mid-rail.
• The top edge height of top-rails shall not be less than 0.950 meter (38
inches) and not more than 1.15 meters (45 inches) above the
walking/working surface of a platform. See Figure II.9.1.
• Mid-rails shall be installed approximately halfway between the
walking/working surface and the top-rail. Maximum Distance Between
Handrails 470mm.
• Top-rails and mid-rails shall be securely fixed to the inside of the
standards. Standards supporting guardrails shall not be spaced more
than 2.4 meters (8 feet) apart.
• Guardrail systems shall be able to withstand, without failure, a force of at
least 90 kilograms (200 pounds) applied in any downward or horizontal
direction at any point on the top-rail or equivalent member.
• Guardrail systems shall be installed before an elevated work area may be
used by anyone other than the scaffold craftsmen.
• The ends of all horizontal guardrails shall not overhang the end uprights
except when such overhang does not constitute a projection hazard to
workers.
• Holes or gaps in elevated work areas shall have a guardrail system
erected around them or they shall be securely covered with structurally
substantial material.
• Whenever the horizontal distance from the edge of an elevated work area
(including scaffold platforms) to the face of the wall or structure exceeds
200 mm (8 inches), a guardrail system shall be erected along the edge or
personal fall arrest systems shall be used.
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• At hoisting areas, a guardrail system at least 1.2 meters (4 feet) long shall
be erected (if possible) on each side of the access point through which
material is hoisted. A chain or gate shall be properly secured across the
opening between the guardrail sections when hoisting operations are not
taking place.
• Falling Object Protection:

• Toe-boards shall conform to the following requirements:
• Toe-boards shall be installed along all edges of elevated work areas
(including scaffold platforms) more than 1.8 meters (6 feet) above lower
levels, unless personnel access to the lower level under the elevated work
area is physically prevented.
• The vertical distance from the top edge of the toe-board to the level of
the walking/working surface shall be at least 150 mm (6 inches).
• Wood toe-boards shall be at least 25 mm (1 inch) thick.
• Toe-boards shall be securely fastened in place along the outermost
edge(s) of the platform and have not more than 6 mm (1/4-inch)
clearance above the walking/working surface.
• Toe-boards shall be solid and capable of withstanding, without failure, a
force of at least 23 kilograms (50 pounds) in any downward or horizontal
direction at any point along the toe-board.
• Where tools, materials, or equipment are piled to a point higher than the
top edge of the toe-board and where there is the danger of objects falling
through guardrails and striking workers or equipment below, a protective
screen consisting of a minimum No. 18 gauge wire with a maximum 13
mm (½-inch) mesh, shall be securely fixed to the toe-board, mid-rail, and
top-rail.
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• Note: When metal wire mesh is used it shall be installed so as to not

become a potential injury cause. Protruding ends of wire shall be
removed. Plastic Tie-Wraps shall be used to secure mesh.
• In addition to wearing hardhats, additional protection from falling objects
may be provided by:
• Barricading the area below into which objects can fall and not permitting
workers to enter the hazard area, or
• Erection of debris nets, catch platforms, or canopy structures sufficient to
catch falling objects
• Debris net catch platform or canopy structure shall be strong enough to
withstand the impact forces of potential falling objects.
• Materials are not to be piled, stacked, or grouped unless they are stable
and self-supporting.
• Entry and Exit:
• A safe means of entry and exit, such as a self-closing gate shall be

provided and used whenever the elevated work area or scaffold platform
is 0.6 meters (2 feet) above or below a point of access. Ladders,
stairs/stairways, ramps, or walkways shall be used. Personnel shall not
access scaffold platforms by climbing through/over/under guardrails.
• Climbing of scaffold braces, ledgers, etc. is not permitted. Tube that do

not provide for uniform rung spacing must be provided with off-set
ladders, stairs, or other safe means of access.
• There shall be a minimum of 17.78 centimeters (7in) clearance behind

ladders to permit safe footing on rungs.
• Ladder shall extend at least 1 meter (3 ft) above the platform or platforms
shall be provided with adequate grab-rails and be so positioned to permit
direct platform access/egress.
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• Whenever the horizontal travel distance to the nearest exit (i.e., ladder)
exceeds 15 meters (50 feet), each elevated work area shall have at least
two means of exit. A means of exit shall be provided at least every 30
meters (100 feet).
• Except for scaffolds, the minimum clear headroom above

walking/working surfaces, including stairways, shall be 2 meters (6.5
feet). The minimum clear headroom above scaffold platforms and
landings shall be 1.8 meters (6 feet).
• Temporary Stairways
• Stairways that are not be a permanent part of the structure on which

construction work is being performed shall be at least 560 mm (22
inches) wide.
• Temporary stairways shall have landings at not more than every 3.7
meters (12 feet) of vertical rise. Such landings shall be at least 760 mm
(30 inches) long, in the direction of travel, and be at least 600 mm (23.5
inches) wide.
• A guardrail system, per Section 15.2, shall be installed on open sides

and edges of landings where a person could fall 1.8 meters (6 feet) or
more.
• Temporary stairways shall be installed between 30 degrees and 50

degrees above the horizontal. A stair slope of between 30 and 35
degrees is preferred.
• For temporary stairways, riser heights shall not exceed 215 mm (8

inches) or be less than 150 mm (6 inches). Tread depths shall not
exceed 280 mm (11 inches) or be less than 220 mm (9 inches).
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• Riser height and tread depth shall be uniform within each flight of stairs,
including any foundation structure used as one or more treads of the
stairs. In any stairway system, variations in riser height and tread depth
shall not be over 6 mm (¼-inch).
• Treads for temporary stairways shall be made of wood or other solid

material and shall be installed the full width of the stair.
• Temporary stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 760
mm (30 inches) in height, whichever is less, shall have a sloping handrail
and mid-rail system on all open sides, or one (1) handrail on enclosed
stairways on the right-side descending.
• The height of handrails for temporary stairways shall not be more than
1.150 mm (42 inches) nor less than 950 mm (38 inches) from the upper
surface of the handrail to the surface of the tread, in line with the face of
the riser at the forward edge of the tread. Mid-rails shall be located at a
height midway between the handrail and the stairway steps.
• Handrails shall provide an adequate handhold for workers grasping them

to avoid falling. A minimum clearance of 80 mm (3 inches) shall be
provided between the handrail and wall or another object.
• Handrails and the top-rail of stair guardrail systems shall be capable of

withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 90 kg (200 pounds)
applied in any downward or horizontal direction at any point along the
handrail or top-rail.
• Where doors or gates open directly on a stairway, a platform shall be

provided, and the swing of the door shall not reduce the effective width of
the platform to less than 510 mm (20 inches).
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• All parts of stairways shall be free of hazardous projections, such as

protruding nails or protruding handrails.
• Stairs shall not be used if slippery conditions exist.
• Spiral stairways are not permitted.
• Temporary Ramps
• Ramps and walkways 1.8 meters (6 feet) or more above lower levels
shall have guardrail systems.
• No temporary ramp or walkway shall be inclined more than a slope of

one (1) vertical unit to three (3) horizontal units (20 degrees above the
horizontal). A slope of not over 15 degrees is preferred.
• If the slope of a ramp or walkway is steeper than one (1) vertical in four
(4) horizontal, the ramp or walkway shall have cleats not more than 350
mm (14 inches) apart which are securely fastened to the planks to
provide footing.
• Erection of walkways and ramps can be erected with TG20:13 design.
• Slipping and Tripping
• Good housekeeping shall be maintained to help prevent slipping, tripping,

and falls. Oil spills, mud, scrap, and other debris shall be cleared up
immediately. All cords, leads, hoses, etc. shall, if possible, be supported at
least 2.4 meters (8 feet) above walkways and platforms by non-conductive
material.
• Horizontal scaffold poles near the base of scaffolds can be tripping

hazards. Cross bracing and/or barricade tape shall be used to warn of
potential tripping hazards.
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• High Winds
• Personnel shall not be on any scaffold or other temporary elevated work

area during storms or high winds – SLGP Project wind speed applies -
unless the scaffold or working level is indoors or otherwise unaffected by
the weather conditions. Outdoor scaffolds or elevated work platforms
shall not be used during thunderstorms or when there is likelihood of
lightning.
• Work Over Water
• Where men work on, over, or near water, a guardrail system shall be
provided. Wherever a guardrail system is impractical, or when men are
outside the protection of these safeguards, a personal fall arrest system
shall be worn.
• An approved personal flotation device (life vest) shall be worn at all times
by each person working above or near water. Personal flotation devices
shall be inspected prior to each use.
• Floatation rings shall be provided at intervals not greater than 15 meters
(50 feet) apart when personnel are working above or near water. The
number of floatation rings and the length of the rope depend on the
location and the vertical distance above the water.
• A continuous man-watch shall be provided when personnel are working
above or near water.
7.2. SCAFFOLD COMPONENTS:
• General
• The components used to assemble scaffolds shall be inspected before
each use and shall conform to requirements of this section regarding
materials, strength, dimensions, etc.
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• Scaffold components manufactured by different manufacturers shall not

be intermixed unless the components are compatible (fit together without
mechanical force) and the scaffold’s structural integrity is maintained.
Scaffold components manufactured by different manufacturers shall not
be modified in order to intermix them.
• Scaffold components shall be free from detrimental corrosion.
• Any scaffold component that is obviously damaged, excessively
corroded, defective, or does not meet the applicable codes and
standards shall be immediately removed from CFP project site.
• Scaffold components made of dissimilar metals shall not be used
together because of the potential for galvanic corrosion.
• Scaffold components shall not be exposed to acids or other corrosive
substances, unless adequate precautions have been taken to protect the
scaffold from damage.
• Where a built-in ladder is part of a scaffold system, it shall conform to the
requirements for ladders.
• Scaffold components shall be properly stored to prevent damage.
• Galvanized Scaffold Tubing and Fittings Specifications
• Galvanized Scaffold tubing shall be 48.3 mm (1.9 inch) nominal outside
diameter.
• Galvanized Scaffold tubing (for tube-and-coupler, system, and System
Scaffolds.) shall be welded or seamless structural Galvanized steel pipe
fabricated in accordance with any of the following pipe fabrication
specifications and as specified in this section:
• ASTM A500, Grade B; 290 N/mm2 (42 ksi) (30 kg/mm²) minimum yield
stress; 3.4 mm or 3.76 mm nominal wall thickness.
• ASTM A53, Grade B; 240 N/mm2 (35 ksi) (24 kg/mm²) minimum yield
stress; 3.68 mm nominal wall thickness.
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• BS 1139, Part 1, Section 1.1; 235 N/mm2 (34 ksi) (24 kg/mm²) minimum
yield stress; 4.0 mm nominal wall thickness (EN 39, thickness type 4, is
equivalent).
• BS EN 39 Type 4 (4mm) Galvanized steel tubes with a diameter of
48.3mm, thickness of 3.2mm, in accordance with BS EN 10210-1
• All tubing produced shall meet the testing and inspection requirements of
ASTM A500, including flattening test.
• Actual yield and tensile strengths shall be verified by Purchaser of
Galvanized scaffold tubing by: (1) receipt from Supplier and review of
certified inspection test reports for each lot of tubing produced from the
same heat of steel, and (2) by independent mechanical testing, per ASTM
A370, of test specimens taken from two lengths of tubing for each lot of
500 lengths, or fraction thereof, received. All mechanical properties shall
meet minimum requirements after galvanizing. All test reports shall be
written in English.
• Each piece of Galvanized scaffold tubing produced in accordance with the
above specifications shall be clearly, continuously, and permanently
marked to distinguish it from unacceptable, substandard tubing. All tubing
shall be marked, prior to galvanizing, with the pipe manufacturer’s name or
logo, applicable pipe fabrication specification (including Grade and
nominal wall thickness), and year of manufacture continuously along its full
length, in a position remote from any electric resistance weld (ERW) seam,
using a low stress rolling die embossed marking system. The marking
interval shall not exceed 1.5 meter, with characters a minimum of 4 mm
high and impression depth of at least 0.2 mm deep. Painted marking is
unacceptable.
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• Galvanized Scaffold tubing conforming to other specifications may be used

if approved by the Project Management, and if inspected and EN 39 and
must be embossed as stated above.
• Galvanized Steel tubing for tube and coupler scaffolds shall be hot-dip
galvanized (not painted) in accordance with EN 39 & ASTM A123.
Galvanized Steel tubing for system scaffolds may be painted.
• Scaffold couplers shall be marked as conforming to either BS 1139, EN74,
or approved equivalent specification. Couplers may be either pressed or
drop-forged type. All fittings (including couplers, clamps, joint pins, etc.)
shall be galvanized or zinc coated to resist corrosion.
• Threaded parts of scaffold components and fittings shall be capable of
attaining full thread engagement and shall be lubricated regularly.
• Always install scaffold components and fittings per manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Girder couplers shall always be used in pairs.
• Individual couplers shall comply with the rated safe working loads (SWL) in
Table I. This shall be verified from the technical literature submitted by the
manufacturer. Applied loads (un-factored) shall be less than 40% of the
rated capacity (to ensure a safety factor of 4)
Table 1: Safe Working Loads for Individual Couplers
TYPE OF COUPLER TYPE OF LOAD EN 74 CLASS LOADINGS

(Minimum SWL kN)
Right Angle Couplers Used Join at Right Angles
A 6.1kN
(Double) with Slip and Support Load
Right Angle Couplers Used Join at Right Angles
B 9.1kN
(Double) with Slip and Support Load
Used for bracing at vary
Swivel Couplers A 6.1kN
angle and slip only
Used for bracing at vary
Swivel Couplers B 9.1kN
angle and slip only
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Putlog Couplers
Force of the pull axially N/A 0.63 kN
(Single Coupler)
Tension Bending vertical
Sleeve Coupler A 3.6kN
and horizontal
Tension Bending vertical
Sleeve Coupler B 5.5kN
and horizontal
Joint Pin Tension N/A 0 kN
• Platform Units
▪ Scaffold platform units shall be either solid sawn wood planks, laminated
veneer lumber (LVL) wooden scaffold boards, fabricated wooden scaffold
boards, or fabricated platforms. See Figure II.9.17. All recommendations
by the platform unit manufacturer or the lumber grading association or
inspection agency shall be followed.
▪ Solid sawn wooden scaffold boards shall be of solid sawn timber and may
be either 2x10 inch (nominal), 2x9 inch (rough), 38mmx225mm (basic), or
50mmx225mm (basic).
▪ Solid sawn wooden scaffold boards shall be of a “scaffold board grade”
and shall be certified by and bear the grade stamp of the West Coast
Lumber Inspection Bureau (WCLB), Southern Pine Inspection Bureau
(SPIB), or other lumber-grading agency approved by the American Lumber
Standards Committee (See Certified Agencies and Typical Grade Stamps,
published by the American Lumber Standards Committee).
▪ Solid sawn wooden scaffold boards conforming to and marked in
accordance with BS 2482 are also acceptable.
▪ Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) planks shall measure 38 millimeters (1-1/2
inch) thick by 225 millimeters (9 inches) wide, or larger.
▪ All laminated veneer lumber (LVL) planks shall have the words “PROOF
TESTED SCAFFOLD BOARD” and “OSHA”, or UJV accepted equivalent,
continuously embossed along at least one edge.
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▪ Solid sawn wood and LVL scaffold wooden boards shall conform to the
following (see Figure II.9.40):
• Scaffold wooden board ends shall not be split more than 25 mm (1 inch)
without metal banding. Even with banding, board ends shall not be split
over 300 mm (12 inches).
• Scaffold boards shall not be twisted from end-to-end or curled from side-
to-side more than 13 mm (1/2-inch).
▪ Scaffold wooden boards shall be inspected for defects, including damage,
decay and warping, prior to each use. boards that are split, warped,
twisted (more than allowed above), saw-cut, drilled, worn, decayed,
broken, or damaged shall not be used. See Figure II.9.41. However, the
defective parts may be cut off to produce shorter boards. In this case, the
cut end(s) shall be banded.
▪ Scaffold wooden boards shall not be painted, treated, or coated in any
way (except at the ends) that could conceal defects or obscure the top or
bottom surfaces.
▪ Scaffold wooden boards shall be properly stacked, off the ground, on a
suitable foundation. Where the height of a stack exceeds 20 planks,
measures shall be taken to tie or bond succeeding layers.
▪ Scaffold wooden boards shall not be stood on end unattended.
▪ Scaffold wooden boards shall not be used as concrete forms, trench
shoring, or as sills for scaffolds.
7.3. REQUIREMENTS COMMON TO ALL SCAFFOLDS:
• Capacity
• Every scaffold and scaffold component (including platform units) shall be

capable of supporting, without failure, its own weight (dead load) and at
least four (4) times the maximum intended load (live load) applied or
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transmitted to it (D+4*L). Self-weight of platform units (including scaffold

wooden boards) may be considered as dead load.
• All scaffolds shall have a specified load rating, corresponding to the
maximum intended load, of either Light-duty, Medium-duty, or Special-
duty. For design, the maximum intended load (live load) shall be taken as
the scaffold’s load rating.
• Scaffolds and scaffold components shall not be loaded in excess of their
load rating.
• The maximum allowable span for fabricated planks, fabricated platforms,
and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) scaffold wooden boards shall be
determined by the manufacturer and shall be the shortest simple span
required to support, without failure, the platform unit’s own weight and at
least four times the most critical maximum intended load case shown in
Table II.
Table II: Concentrated Load Cases for Platform Units
▪ The maximum span for fabricated scaffold wooden boards, fabricated

platforms, and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) scaffold wooden boards
shall also not be less than what is required to support, without failure, the
platform unit’s own weight and at least four times the Light-duty (25 psf),
Medium-duty (50 psf), or Special-duty (>50 psf) uniformly distributed load,
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as applicable given the scaffold’s load rating. These uniformly distributed

loads and the concentrated loads in Table II.9.3.are not-additive.
▪ The maximum deflection for platform units shall not exceed 1/60th of the
span length when supporting any of the above (un-factored) concentrated
or uniformly distributed maximum intended loads.
• Foundations
▪ Foundations shall be sound, rigid, and capable of carrying the scaffold
self-weight plus the maximum intended load without settling or
displacement. Unstable objects such as barrels, boxes, loose brick or
concrete blocks shall not be used to support scaffolds, scaffold wooden
boards, or timber sills. See Figure II.9.42.
Note:
The total load on a scaffold base consists of the sum of the weight of the workers,
tools, equipment and materials on a scaffold plus the weight of the scaffold.
▪ A sound base is essential. Therefore, the ground or floor on which a

scaffold stands shall be carefully examined for its load-bearing capacity.
Sand or made-up ground (fill) may need compacting to ensure there are
no cavities and compact test results.
▪ Timber sills (sole boards) at least 225 mm (9 inches) wide by 38
millimeters (1-1/2 inches) thick shall be used to spread the load on sand,
made up ground, asphalt pavement, wooden floors, and other soft or
slippery surfaces. The ground beneath sills shall be level and compact. A
sill shall extend under at least two standards, unless not feasible because
of uneven or sloping ground. In this case, sills under individual standards
shall be at least 765 mm (30 inches) long. Scaffold wooden boards shall
not be used as sills. See Figure II.9.43.
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▪ All scaffold standards shall be pitched on steel base plates or screw jacks
at least 150 millimeters (6 inches) by 150 millimeters (6 inches) and 6
millimeters (1/4-inch) thick. See Figure II.9.3. For Special Scaffolds, the
base plate shall be designed to support the maximum scaffold standard
load. Timber sills shall be used where base plates may be exposed to
corrosive materials.
▪ Screw jacks shall be used to compensate for variations in ground level.
Screw jacks shall not be adjusted to more than two-thirds of the total
length of the threaded section. Screw jacks shall be used and loaded in
accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications (see Figure II.9.44).
Screw-jacks shall never have more than 300mm (12 in) of exposed thread.
• Screw-jacks shall only be used between the scaffold standard base and
the base plate
▪ Front-end loaders, forklifts, or pieces of equipment shall not be used to
support scaffolds.
▪ Scaffolds shall not be hung from or supported by guardrails or handrails.
• The foundations shall be level and adequate to carry the load imposed.
• Base plates shall be placed under every standard irrespective of the
foundation surface.
▪ Under no circumstances will scaffolds be undermined by excavation
stability
• Scaffold standards shall be erected and maintained vertical and plumb
and vertically braced in both directions to prevent swaying and
displacement. Plumpness shall be checked using a spirit level, plumb bob,
or by using vertical lines on an adjacent building or structure. See Figure
II.9.45 and Figure II.9.46.
▪ Where uplift or tension loads may occur in standards or (such as the back
side of cantilevered scaffolds), they shall be locked together by pins (not
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joint pins), bolted or pinned spigots, end-to-end (sleeve) couplers, or

equivalent means able to carry the tension loads.
▪ Supported scaffolds with a height to the uppermost planked level that is
over three times the minimum base dimension (over a 3:1 height-to-width
ratio) shall be restrained from tipping by ties, guys, outrigger frames, or
equivalent means. Upper section(s) of a stepped scaffold shall not have a
height over three times the width of the scaffold at the base of that section,
unless ties or guys are properly installed to ensure stability. See Figure
II.9.74.
• Ties and guys shall be installed as follows:
• Ties shall be connected to buildings or structures by connecting a tie tube to
at least two standards or two ledgers and coupling this to a two-way tie,
column box tie, reveal tie, or an equivalent connection. See Figure II.9.21.
• Ties or guys shall be installed according to the scaffold manufacturer’s
recommendations.
• All tie connections shall be made with right-angle (double) couplers.
• Tie tubes or guys shall be installed at locations where ledgers and transoms
support the standard in both directions. Tie tubes or guys shall be connected
to standards as close as possible to the ledgers or connected to horizontal
members as close as possible to the standards. See Figure II.9.21.
• Ties or guys shall be installed adjacent to ledger bracing. See Figure II.9.47.
• The lowest level of ties or guys shall be installed at the lift located closest to
the height of 4 times the minimum base dimension (4:1 ratio). See Figure
II.9.47.
• The uppermost level of ties or guys shall be installed as close as feasible to
the top of the scaffold.
• Ties or guys shall be spaced vertically every 8 meters (26 feet) (4 lifts) or less.
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• Ties or guys shall be installed at both ends of the scaffold and at horizontal
intervals not to exceed 9 meters (30 feet) measured from one end toward the
other. See Figure II.9.47.
• Guys shall slope at approximately 45 degrees above the horizontal. The
strength of guy wires and of the anchorage used shall be calculated, having
due regard to the horizontal wind forces and other forces which may be
applied to the scaffold. See Figure II.9.25.
• Guys shall be installed on opposite sides of the scaffold.
▪ When used, reveal tubes shall be securely wedged, using reveal pins,
between opposing surfaces on the building or structure and coupled to tie
tubes. To ensure the security of reveal tubes, it is necessary to frequently
check for tightness. Ties to reveal tubes shall not exceed 50% of the total
number of ties used on the scaffold and shall be evenly distributed over the
scaffold area. See Figure II.9.20 and Figure II.9.21.
▪ When used, outrigger frames shall extend the base dimension(s) to more than
¼ of the scaffold height. See Figure II.9.23.
▪ The stability of a scaffold may be achieved by the use of rakers only if it is
impractical to provide ties, guys, or outrigger frames. Each raker shall be a
single piece of scaffold tubing not more than 6.4 meters (21 feet) in length.
Rakers shall not be joined (spliced) together. The raker angle above
horizontal shall not be greater than 75 degrees (4:1) or less than 65 degrees
(2:1). Only one additional lift may be installed on the scaffold above the raker
tie-in point. The top of the raker shall be coupled to the scaffold no higher
than the third lift. The bottom of the raker shall be coupled to a firmly
anchored ground stake or otherwise well anchored against movement in all
directions (including uplift). In addition, the bottom and midpoint of every raker
shall always be tied back to the scaffold by horizontal tubes coupled to the
raker and to at least two scaffold standards. See Figure II.9.22.
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▪ When installation of ties, guys, or outrigger frames is not possible for scaffolds
that exceed a 4:1 height to base width ratio, the bottom corners may be
securely anchored against uplift. See Figure II.9.24. Such anchors shall be
properly designed by a qualified engineer, including consideration of the
capacity of the soil or foundation to resist uplift. These calculations shall be
reviewed by the UJV scaffold engineer beforehand.
▪ Ties, guys, or outriggers shall be used to prevent the tipping of supported
scaffolds in all circumstances where an eccentric load, such as a cantilevered
work platform, is applied or is transmitted to the scaffold.
▪ Where the means of access to the working platform (i.e., ladder) is outside
the scaffold structure, due consideration shall be given to the effect of such
means of access on the stability of the scaffold.
▪ All connections on a scaffold lift shall be made secure and fully tightened
before assembly of the next lift.
▪ When a scaffold is being dismantled, the components above each tie shall be
dismantled or removed before the tie is removed. Stability shall be maintained
while the scaffold is being dismantled.
• Scaffold Platform Construction and Use
▪ A complete guardrail system, including toe boards, shall be installed
around all open sides and ends of every scaffold boarded/platformed level
(even when not being used as a working platform) where a person could
fall 1.8 meters (6 feet) or more. Toe-boards shall not be nailed to scaffold
boards.
▪ If the front edge of a working platform is less than 200 mm (8 inches) from
the face of the wall or structure, guardrails do not need to be erected along
that edge. However, risk assessment must be done and falling object
protection may be provided by covering the gap with planks or by using
toe-boards, nets, barricades, etc.
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▪ Every scaffold platform shall be closed boarded or decked as fully as

possible between the guardrails. (Exception: the requirement to provide
full planking or decking does not apply to platforms and walkways currently
being erected or used solely by workmen performing scaffold erection or
dismantling minimum of 3 scaffold boards 1.3m, 5 boards 1.8m, 6 boards
2m and 7 boards 2.4m).
• A scaffold platform shall never be less than two scaffold boards wide. No
person, including scaffold erectors shall work from a single scaffold board.
▪ For medium-duty and more heavily loaded scaffolds, at least one transom
or (intermediate transom) shall be used in every bay at each platform
level.
▪ The maximum span (distance between transoms) for solid sawn wooden
boards and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) scaffold wooden boards with a
thickness of 38 mm (1-1/2 inches) shall not exceed 1.2 meters (4 feet),
unless the manufacturer’s identification mark is clearly visible on each
scaffold wooden boards and the manufacturer’s published literature
permits, longer spans for that board. See Figure II.9.48 and Table II.
▪ The maximum span (distance between transoms) for solid sawn wood
boards and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) scaffold wooden boards with a
thickness of 50 mm (2 inches) shall not exceed 1.2 meters (4 feet), unless
the manufacturer’s identification mark is clearly visible on each plank and
the manufacturer’s published literature permits, in accordance with Section
9.8.1, longer spans for that board. See Figure II.9.49 and Table II
▪ Scaffold wooden/steel boards shall be secured at both ends to prevent

vertical and horizontal movement, by using board retaining coupler, fiber
rope or wire lashing, clamped toe-boards, or other equivalent means. This
is especially important for scaffold boards less than 1.8 meters (6 feet)
long. See Figure II.9.50.
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▪ Ends of scaffold boards shall extend beyond the centerline of their end
support transom by at least 150 mm (6 inches), unless cleated or
otherwise restrained by equivalent means. See Figure II.9.51.
▪ Ends of scaffold boards shall not extend less than 50 mm (2 inches)
beyond the centerline of their end support transom. See Figure II.9.51.
▪ Scaffold boards overlaps shall occur only over supports (i.e., Transoms.
Scaffold boards lap lengths shall not be less than 300 mm (12 inches).
Scaffold boards shall not be nailed together. See Figure II.9.51.
▪ Scaffold boards shall be laid flush side-by-side to each other on all scaffold
platforms.
▪ On platforms where scaffold boards are placed end-to-end, each end shall
be independently supported. (Exception: this provision does not preclude
the use of common support members, such as “T” sections, to support
abutting the boards, or hook-on platforms designed to rest on common
supports).
▪ At all points of a scaffold where the scaffold boards change direction, such
as turning a corner, any scaffold boards that rest on a transom an angle
other than a right angle shall be laid first, and scaffold boards which rest at
right angles over the same transom shall be laid second, on top of the first
scaffold board.
▪ Each platform unit (Wooden Scaffold Board, Steel Scaffold Board) shall be
installed so that gaps between platform units are less than 50 mm (2 inch)
wide. When larger gaps are unavoidable, they shall be covered as follows:
• Gaps less than 600 mm (2 feet) in width shall be covered with at least 20-
millimeter (¾-inch) thick, exterior grade plywood. Such plywood coverings
shall be overlapped at least the width of the gap, 300 mm (12 inches)
minimum, on both sides of the opening and held in place with cleats.
• Gaps larger than 600 mm (2 feet) in width shall be covered with properly
secured (not nailed) cross scaffold boards.
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▪ Platforms shall be kept free of obstructions, unnecessary materials,

projecting nails and other unnecessary tripping hazards (including uneven
decking). Adequate space for workers to safely pass shall be provided and
maintained wherever materials are placed on platforms or if any higher
platform is erected thereon.
▪ Platform units that have become slippery with oil, sand, or any other
substance shall be cleaned, or otherwise removed and replaced, prior to
continuing use.
▪ The slope of scaffold platform units (i.e., scaffold boards) shall not exceed
1 vertical to 4 horizontals. scaffold platforms, landings, and walkways shall
be at least 675 mm (27 inches) (3 boards) wide, including during scaffold
erection, dismantling and alteration.
▪ Precautions (such as covering wooden scaffold boards with fire retardant
blankets) shall be taken to prevent wood planks from coming into contact
with welding slag or open flame. Whenever a scaffold is to be erected near
a heat source (such as a heater) or process equipment containing
hydrocarbon material above its auto ignition temperature, use of a system
scaffold with compatible fabricated metal scaffold boards is required,
instead of using wooden scaffold boards.
▪ When moving platforms to the next level, the existing platform shall be left
undisturbed until the next lift has been fully installed and braced prior to
receiving the new platforms.
▪ Scaffold materials shall not be thrown or dropped from heights.
▪ Safe landings shall be provided at the top of all ladders and at least every
9 meters (30 feet) of ladder height. Landings shall be closed boarded and
protected by a guardrail system. See Figure II.9.52.
▪ If an internal ladder is used, the access opening in a landing or platform
through which the ladder passes shall be at least 675 mm (27 inches) (3
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boards) wide and not less than 900 mm (36 inches) deep. See Figure
II.9.27 and Figure II.9.33. Access openings through working platforms
shall be protected by a sturdy guardrail system with a self-closing drop bar
(at top-rail height). Or, a hinged cover (trapdoor) may be used. Hinged
covers shall be kept closed at all times, except when workmen are passing
through.
▪ If an external ladder is used, a step-through opening in the guardrail
system (protected by a self-closing drop bar at top-rail height) is required
or Self closing access gate instead of workers having to climb over or
through the guardrails. The width of step-through openings in a guardrail
system shall not be less than 675 mm (27 inches) or more than 760 mm
(30 inches). See Figure II.9.1 and Figure II.9.54.
▪ External or internal where a worker can fall more than 4m Extra handrails
to be installed outside of the ladder for extra protection
▪ Ladders shall not be used on top of scaffold platforms.
• Clearances
• Scaffold operations adjacent to overhead power lines are prohibited

unless one of the following conditions are satisfied:
1. The power line has been de-energized, relocated, or protective coverings

installed to prevent accidental contact with the lines. If the power line has
been de-energized, positive means (lockout/tagout) shall be used to
prevent the lines from being energized until the line has been relocated or
protected.
2. Scaffolds shall not be erected, used, dismantled, altered, or moved such
that they or any conductive material handled on them (i.e., scaffold tubes)
might come closer to exposed and energized power lines than as follows:
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Table III - Clearances Between Scaffolds and Power Lines
Insulated Lines
Voltage Minimum Distance Alternatives
Less than 300 volts 1 meter (3 feet) 2 times the length of the line
insulator, but never less than 3
300 volts to 50 kV 3 meters (10 feet) meters (10 feet).
More than 50 kV 3 meters (10 feet) plus 100 mm (4 inches)

for each 1 kV over 50 kV.
Uninsulated Lines
Voltage Minimum Distance Alternatives
Less than 50 kV 3 meters (10 feet) 2 times the length of the line
insulator, but never less than 3
More than 50 kV 3 meters (10 feet) plus 100 mm (4 inches) meters (10 feet).
for each 1 kV over 50 kV.
Note: UJV approval is required for any work within 6 meters (20 ft) of overhead lines.
• Bases of scaffolds shall be at least 1.5 times the depth of excavation

away from edges of excavations (including trenches), unless adequate
precautionary measures are taken to prevent the collapse of the
excavation and ensure the integrity of the scaffold foundation.
• Raising and Lowering Materials Using Gin Wheels
• Gin wheels should be fixed to scaffolds for purposes of raising and

lowering material during scaffold construction or use.
• The gin wheel shall be mounted on a cantilever tube projecting
outward from the scaffold and shall be kept to a minimum distance, not
greater than 750 mm (30 inches). The horizontal tube holding the gin
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wheel shall be fixed with right-angle couplers to two scaffold standards.

See Figure II.9.53.
• A ring-type gin wheel is preferable. If a hook-type gin wheel is used, it
shall not be hooked through a coupler; it shall be lashed to the
supporting tube and the hook moussed. In either case, the gin wheel
fixing to the tube shall be prevented from slipping toward or away from
the scaffold by one coupler mounted on either side of the fixing. See
Figure II.9.53.
• Materials to be raised shall be firmly attached to the gin wheel rope and
shall not exceed 50 kg. (110 lbs.). Gin wheel ropes shall be of the
correct size to suit the gin wheel, usually 18-mm (3/4-inch).
• Gin Wheels should be tested and inspected as per Lifting regulations
on CFP Project and have must be color coded with certification
• Materials shall not be stockpiled on scaffolds in excess of the scaffold’s
safe working load.
• Scaffold boards shall not be point-loaded in excess of 250 pounds per
square inch
7.4. REQUIREMENTS COMMON TO SYSTEM AND TUBE AND COUPLER

SCAFFOLDS:
• Ledgers
▪ Every line of standards shall have ledgers installed horizontally in

continuous lengths along the entire scaffold length (longitudinally) and
transoms installed in continuous lengths horizontally across the entire
scaffold width (transversely), at each lift.
▪ No lift height shall exceed 2.2 meters (7ft 3 inches). See Figure II.9.5.
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▪ Transoms and intermediate transoms shall be installed as required to limit

scaffolding boards spans to the specified distances (see Figures II.9.48
and II.9.49), and where necessary to accommodate differences in scaffold
board lengths. These may be removed when no longer required to support
the scaffold boards.
▪ Transoms and intermediate transoms shall be installed on top of the
ledgers and not underneath supporting ledgers. See Figure II.9.13.
▪ Bridging of scaffolds shall be as conceptually shown in Figure II.9.64.
• Bracing
▪ Sway bracing to prevent excessive sway is necessary in both the
transverse and longitudinal directions of all system and tube and coupler
scaffolds for the full height of the scaffold.
▪ Ledger braces shall be connected to either standards or ledgers. This
connection shall be as close as possible to the intersection node point of
the transom and the standard, not more than 150mm (6 inches) from the
node point. See Figure II.9.56.
▪ Brace ends may be joined together with end-to-end (sleeve) couplers, not
joint pins. Alternatively, for braces subject to large tension loads, brace
ends shall be overlapped by at least 300 mm (12 inches) and joined with
at least two swivel couplers and tube minimum length of 600mm See
Figure II.9.62.
7.5. SYSTEM SCAFFOLDS:
• All system scaffolds shall be erected per the manufacturer’s published

instructions and the requirements of this Procedure. See Figure II.9.63.
• Components from different scaffold manufacturers shall not be intermixed
(except bracing as noted below).
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• Unless otherwise specified in manufacturer’s instructions, all system

scaffolds shall be vertically braced in both directions with diagonal braces
(as close to 45 degrees as possible) to its full height for each 10 meters
(33 feet) of run.
• Bracing for system scaffolds shall be specially designed for the grid size
of the scaffold. However, where specially designed system bracing cannot
be used, tube and coupler scaffold components may be used for bracing
of system scaffolds.
• Connections shall be tightened with a single hammer blow to the wedge
or cup to provide high degree of rigidity.
• Unless otherwise permitted by UJV Project Management, standards, Ledgers, and

transoms shall be connected by means of one of the following fastening methods:
▪ Quick-fix System
▪ Cup lock System
▪ Layer System
▪ ALL Round System
▪ Turner +8 System
• The locking-pin type of system scaffold shall not be used. See Figure II.9.32.
• Standards shall be connected by bolted spigots and shall be secured into place using
two spigot pins for situations where uplift may occur. The upper standards shall slide
over the spigot. See Figure II.9.15.
• Correct lengths of ledgers, transoms, and lift heights shall be used as required for
load rating of the scaffold. The applied loads on standards, ledgers, transoms, and
diagonal braces shall not exceed the load carrying capacity of the manufacturer’s
specifications.
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• Properly designed system scaffolds are suitable for Light-duty, Medium-duty, or

Special duty loading.
• Unless otherwise justified and stated in writing by the system scaffold manufacturer,
the maximum number of working levels and total planked levels shown in Tables
II.9.7 and II.9.8 shall also apply to system scaffolds with the applicable load rating.
• System scaffold components shall not be used to construct underhung scaffolds
unless designed.
7.6. TUBE AND COUPLER SCAFFOLDS:
• Standards:
▪ Joints in standards shall be staggered. Joints in adjacent standards shall

not occur in the same lift height. See Figure II.9.65.
▪ Joint pins or, preferably, end-to-end (sleeve) couplers shall be used for
joints in the standards. However, joint pins are only designed for
compression load. sleeve couplers shall be used where tension (uplift) can
be present in a standard or another scaffold tube.
• Ledgers and Structural/Transoms:
▪ Ledgers and transoms shall be securely fixed to the inside of each
standard. See Figure II.9.2.
▪ Ledgers shall be connected to standards only with right-angle (Double)
couplers.
▪ When Structural Transoms are coupled to standards under the ledgers,
the transom shall be connected to the standards only with right-angle
(Double) couplers.
▪ The Single couplers shall be used for the boarded lift and shall rest directly
on the ledgers.
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▪ When a transom is coupled to a supporting ledger, the coupler shall be as

close as possible to the standard, never more than 300 mm (12 inches)
from the standard.
▪ When transoms and intermediate transoms are coupled to the ledgers
they shall always be installed on top of the supporting ledgers and shall
not be installed to hang from under the ledgers.
▪ Transoms, including intermediate transoms, shall extend at least 100 mm
(4 inches) beyond the ledger centerline and shall provide full contact with
the couplers.
▪ The lowest Ledgers and transoms (base lift) shall be located
approximately 150 mm (6 inches) above the scaffold base, except where
this is not possible. See Figure II.9.5 and Figure II.9.6.
▪ Ledgers or transoms shall not have more than one joint between adjacent
standards. Such joints shall be located as close as possible to a standard
and shall be staggered (adjacent joints shall not occur in the same bay).
See Figure II.9.65.
▪ Sleeve couplers may be used for joints in ledgers or transoms. In this
case, the joint shall not be located more than 300 mm (12 inches) from a
standard.
▪ Alternatively, joints in ledgers may be made by abutting the ledger
together and overlapping these ends with a separate parallel tube at least
600 mm (24 inches) long. This parallel tube shall be coupled to each
abutted ledger with at least two equally spaced swivel couplers (min. four
total swivel couplers per joint). In this case, the joint shall not be located in
the middle third of the ledger. See Figure II.9.67.
▪ Right angle (Double) couplers shall be installed such that the load is
against the hinge flap and not against the bolt. See Figure II.9.66.
▪ Scaffold couplers shall be tightened to the torque as indicated by the
manufacturer, preferably between 40 kg-m (30 ft.-lbs.) and 80 kg-m (60 ft.-
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lbs.). Only proper scaffold spanner wrenches shall be used. “Cheater bars”
or longer handled wrenches shall not be used, as they give greater
leverage than proper scaffold spanner wrenches and could damage the
coupler.
• Ledger Bracing:
▪ Ledger (sectional) “zigzag” bracing: The first diagonal brace shall be

installed from the base of the first standard diagonally upward to the first
lift at whichever standard) is required to make the angle of the diagonal
brace be between 35 and 55 degrees (may be across two bays in one lift
height). Additional diagonal braces shall then be installed in alternating
directions (“zigzag”) until reaching the top of the scaffold. For wide
scaffolds, this transverse “zigzag” bracing shall be repeated across the
width of the scaffold such that no more than 2 adjacent bays are open
without transverse bracing. This set of transverse “zigzag” braces shall be
installed at both scaffolds ends and repeated along the length of the
scaffold at least every second line of standards. See Figures II.9.4, II.9.55,
and II.9.56.
▪ Ledger (sectional) “X” bracing: The first two diagonal braces are installed
forming an “X” shape. Thus, the first brace is installed from the base of the
first standard diagonally upward to the first lift at the standard required for
the brace to be between 35 and 55 degrees (may be across two bays in
one lift height). The second brace is installed from the base of this same
standard diagonally upward to the first standard. This “X” bracing should
be repeated up the height of the scaffold at least every third lift (two
adjacent open lift heights permitted). For wide scaffolds, such ledger “X”
bracing shall be repeated across the width of the scaffold such that no
more than 2 adjacent bays are open without transverse bracing. This set
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of ledger “X” braces shall be installed at both scaffolds ends and repeated
along the length of the scaffold at least every line of standards. See
Figures II.9.3, II.9.57, and II.9.58.
• Sway Bracing:
▪ Sway (facade) bracing for a scaffold whose length is greater than its
height: A diagonal brace shall be installed from the base of the first end
standard diagonally upward, at between 35 and 55-degrees, to the
extreme top of the scaffold. This longitudinal bracing shall be repeated
along the length of the scaffold at least every 5th standard. See Figure
II.9.59. This sway (facade) bracing shall be installed, in opposite
directions, along the front (inner) and rear (outer) lines of standards.
▪ Sway (facade) bracing for a scaffold whose length is less than its height:
The first diagonal brace shall be installed from the base of the first end
standard upward, at between 35 and 55 degrees, along the entire length
of the scaffold to the last end standard. Additional diagonal braces shall
then be installed, at between 35 and 55 degrees, in alternating directions
(“zigzag”) across the entire scaffold length until reaching the top of the
scaffold. See Figure II.9.60. This set of sway (facade) braces shall be
installed along the front (inner) and rear (outer) lines of standards.
▪ Interior sway “zigzag” bracing for a scaffold with multiple bays across its
width (“birdcage” scaffold): The first diagonal brace shall be installed from
the base of the first standard diagonally upward, at between 35 and 55
degrees, to the second standard at the first lift (across one bay in one lift
height). Additional diagonal braces shall then be installed in alternating
directions (“zigzag”) until reaching the top of the scaffold. Such longitudinal
“zigzag” bracing shall be repeated along the length of the scaffold such
that no more than 4 adjacent bays are open without sway braces. This set
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of sway “zigzag” braces shall be repeated across the width of the scaffold
at least every third line of standards. See Figure II.9.61.
• Light-Duty Tube and Coupler Scaffolds
▪ For Light-Duty tube and coupler scaffolds constructed entirely of tubing
manufactured and embossed (stamped) and BS EN 39, the permitted
Ledger Standard spacing (transom span) and corresponding maximum
longitudinal standard spacing (ledger span) shall be as shown in Table IV.
See Figure II.9.68 and Figure II.9.69.
Table IV - Embossed Light-Duty Tube and Coupler Scaffold Standard Spacing
Number Ledger Standard Longitudinal Standard

Embossed of 225mm Spacing Spacing
Tubing (9”) wide (Transom Span) (Ledger Span)
Boards per
bay width
Option 1 4 1.0 m (3ft 2 inches.) 2.7 m (9.0 ft.) max.
Option 2 5 1.2 m (4ft.) 2.4 m (8.0 ft.) max.
• For Light-duty tube and coupler scaffolds constructed using any tubing
which is does not have embossed (stamped) in accordance with
Section 7.2, the permitted transom spans and the corresponding
maximum ledger spans shall be reduced and shall be as shown in
Table V. See Figure II.9.70 and Figure II.9.71.
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Table V - Non-Embossed Light-Duty Tube and Coupler Scaffold Standard Spacing*
Number Ledger Standard Longitudinal Standard

Non-embossed of 225mm Spacing Spacing
Tubing (9”) wide (Transom Span) Ledger Span)
planks per
bay width
Option 1 4 1.0 m (3ft 2 inches.) 2.0 m (6ft.6 inches) max.
Option 2 5 1.2 m (4.0ft.) 1.8 m (6ft.) max.
▪ Larger standard spacing may be used if justified by structural calculations

or load tests submitted for review along with material tensile/yield stress
test reports for the specific scaffold tubing to be used.
▪ All Light-duty tube and coupler scaffolds may have a maximum of three
working levels in use at any one time only when there are no additional
levels where platform units (i.e., boards) are installed. The maximum total
number of levels that can be boarded at one time depends on the number
of working levels simultaneously being used by workers and shall be as
shown in Table VI. The maximum uniformly distributed load on each
working level shall be 75kg/m² (0.75 kN/m²) (25 lb/ft²).
Table VI - Light-Duty Tube and Coupler Scaffolds
Max. Total Number

Maximum Number Maximum Scaffold
Planked/Platformed
of Working Levels Height
Levels
1 9 38 m (125 ft.)
2 6 38 m (125 ft.)
3 3 28 m (91 ft.)
• Light-duty tube and coupler scaffolds requiring more than the above
working or boarded levels, or over the maximum heights shown in
Table VI, shall be classified as a Special Scaffold and shall be properly
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designed and reviewed. Preferably, a properly designed system

scaffold should be used instead of tube and coupler construction for
scaffolds over 16 meters (52 ft 4 INCHES) high working to TG:20:13.
• If the CFP Project has no SSME or UJV Senior Superintendent
Scaffolding onsite, A design and calculations is required if the
scaffolding is to be erected over 9m.
• General Purpose Tube and Coupler Scaffolds
• All tubing used to construct General Purpose and more heavily loaded
tube and coupler scaffolds shall be manufactured and embossed
(stamped). Scaffold tubing that is not properly embossed shall not be
used for Medium-duty or more heavily loaded tube and coupler
scaffolds.
• For General Purpose tube and coupler scaffolds constructed entirely of
tubing manufactured and embossed, the maximum ledger standard
spacing (transom span) is 1.2 meters (4 feet) and the maximum ledger
standard spacing (ledger span) is 1.8 meters (6 feet). See Figure
II.9.72.
• Larger standard spacing may be used if justified by structural
calculations or load tests submitted for review, along with material
tensile/yield stress test reports for the specific scaffold tubing to be
used.
• At least one board transom and intermediate transom shall be installed
in each bay of every platform boarded level. Alternately, double
transoms may be used only if the maximum allowable boarded spans
are not exceeded. See Figure II.9.72 and Figure II.9.73.
• General Purpose tube and coupler scaffolds may have a maximum of
two working levels in use at any one time only when there are no
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additional levels where platform units (i.e., boards) are installed.

However, when only one working level is being used, a maximum of six
additional levels may be boarded if they are not being used at the
same time. The maximum distributed load on each working level shall
not exceed 200 kg/m² (2.0 kN/m²) (50 lb/ft²).
Table VII - General Purpose Tube and Coupler Scaffolds
Maximum Max. Total Number

Number of Planked/PlatformedLeve Maximum Scaffold Height
Working Levels ls
1 7 38 m (125 ft.)
2 2 25 m (78 ft.)
• General purpose tube and coupler scaffolds requiring more than the
above working or boarded levels, or higher than the maximum heights
shown in Table VII, shall be classified as a Special Scaffold and shall
be properly designed and reviewed Preferably, a properly designed
system scaffold should be used instead of tube and coupler
construction for scaffolds over 16 meters (52 Ft 4 inches) high
• If the CFP Project has no SSME or UJV Senior Superintendent
Scaffolding onsite, A design and calculations is required if the
scaffolding is to be erected over 9m high.
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7.7. MOBILE AND TOWER SCAFFOLDS
• Mobile and Tower Scaffold Construction:
▪ Mobile and tower scaffolds shall be plumb, level, and square and be
horizontally and vertically braced (in both directions) by diagonal braces.
See Figures II.9.27, II.9.27 and II.9.33.
▪ Plan (horizontal) bracing shall be installed at the base, at the top, and at
least every third lift of all mobile and tower scaffolds to prevent racking
(twisting). See Figure II.9.27 and Figure II.9.33.
▪ Light-duty tube and coupler mobile and tower scaffolds (used only for
personnel access and inspection) that are one bay long by one bay wide
(only 4 standards) and constructed entirely of steel tubing manufactured
and embossed per Section 7.2 shall have a maximum standard spacing of
2 meters (6.5 feet) in both directions. In this case, at least two equally
spaced transoms and intermediate transoms shall be used.
▪ Light-duty tube and coupler mobile and tower scaffolds that are one bay
long by one bay wide (only 4 standards) and constructed with steel tubing
that is NOT manufactured and embossed shall have a maximum standard
spacing of 1.7 meters (5.5 feet) in both directions.
▪ General purpose tube and coupler mobile and tower scaffolds that are one
bay long by one bay wide (only 4 standards) shall be entirely constructed
of steel tubing manufactured and embossed and shall have a maximum
standard spacing of 1.5 meters (5 feet) in both directions.
▪ For mobile scaffolds, an internal ladder with a cover (preferably hinged)
over the access hole in the platform is preferred over an external ladder.
▪ External ladder NOT allowed on mobile scaffolds
▪ Leveling screws shall not be used with casters

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▪ Mobile scaffolds rated for Light-duty shall have steel casters not less than
180 mm (6 inches) in diameter.
▪ Mobile scaffolds rated for General purpose shall have heavy-duty steel
casters not less than 200 mm (8 inches) in diameter.
▪ All casters shall be fitted with a positive wheel lock (which cannot be
accidentally released) to prevent movement while the mobile scaffold is
being used. See Figure II.9.30.
▪ Casters shall be securely fixed to the base of scaffold standards by locking
pins.
▪ The working area of any platform shall not extend outside the scaffold
base dimensions. Cantilevered working areas are not permitted for mobile
or tower scaffolds.
▪ Platform units (boards) shall be securely fixed in position.
▪ The uppermost work platform height shall not exceed 3 times the minimum
base dimension of any mobile or tower scaffold and outriggers shall be
installed on the scaffold to achieve this least base dimension, or provisions
(such as guys, ties, or rakers) shall be taken to stabilize the scaffold
against tipping.
▪ A complete guardrail system shall be provided at every platform.
▪ All mobile scaffolds shall conform to the industry standard basic
dimensions for guard rails, ladder access inside fabricated structure, toe
boards, out riggers based on height and support bracing.
▪ Mobile Tower Scaffolds will be erected to manufactures instructions.
• Mobile Scaffold Operation:
• A mobile scaffold shall only be used and moved on surfaces sufficiently

firm and level to ensure stability. Where the scaffold is to be used on
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an elevated floor or roof, it shall be designed to apply loads no greater

than the capacity of the floor or roof.
• A mobile scaffold shall be moved only by manually pushing or pulling at
the base. Force shall not be applied at a height greater than 1.5 meters
(5 feet) above the supporting surface.
• No men, equipment, or materials shall be on the working platform or
elsewhere on the scaffold while it is in motion.
• Casters shall be locked at all times except during scaffold movement.
• Temporary foundations or tracks shall be properly set in place on soft
or uneven ground to facilitate movement of the mobile scaffold. The
temporary foundation or track shall be level and properly secured.
• After being moved, the scaffold shall be re-leveled.
• Mobile scaffold will be only used on solid/concrete surfaces.
• Mobile Scaffolding will not be used on soft ground (Sand, Loose
Gravel)
7.8. BRACKET SCAFFOLDS
• Brackets and Straps:
• Brackets and bracket straps shall be constructed and erected in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and this Manual, using
the minimum dimensions shown in Figure II.9.26.
• Bracket scaffolds shall only be used to support a Light-duty loading of
120 kg/m². (1.2 kN/m²) (25 lb/ft²).
• Brackets, bracket straps and other associated structural members shall
be free from detrimental corrosion, damage, or defects.
• Bracket straps, welded to the tank wall, shall be at least 250 mm (10
inches) wide x 75 mm (3 inches) high x 10 mm (3/8-inch) thick, with
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bends at the center for inserting brackets. The gap created by the bent
section of the bracket strap must be compatible in size with the bracket
to be inserted, with a 3 mm (1/8-inch) maximum clearance on the front
or back faces.
• Bracket straps shall be welded to the tank shell for a length of at least
150 mm (6 inches) along the top edge of the strap (two 75 mm welds
min.) and down 25 mm (1 inch) along each side of the strap, with a 5
mm (3/16 inch) fillet weld. No weld is required along the bottom edge of
the bracket straps. See Figure II.9.26.
• If 38 mm (1-1/2 inch) thick wood planks are used, the maximum
circumferential distance between brackets shall not be more than 1.5
meters (5 feet) on center. Except as noted in the following paragraph, if
50 mm (2-inch) thick wood planks are used, the maximum
circumferential distance between brackets shall not be more than 2.4
meters (8 feet) on center.
• Only if all brackets (frames), platform units (planks), etc. are certified to
meet all requirements in OSHA 1926.450, Appendix A, Section 2(z),
“Tank builder’s scaffold,” the maximum circumferential distance
between brackets may be 3.2 meters (10’-6”) on center. In this case,
planks shall be full-dimensioned 50 mm (2-inch) thick by 300 mm (12-
inch) wide Douglas Fir or Southern Yellow Pine of Select Structural
Grade or Scaffold Grade.
• Brackets shall be installed vertically. Only certified welders shall weld
bracket straps to the tank wall.
• Prior to welding on any tank, approval of welding procedures and
verification of tank integrity is required from the Proponent’s
Engineering Unit.
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• Prior to attaching the bracket, completed bracket strap welds shall be

inspected and approved by a certified welding inspector.
• Brackets shall be inspected prior to installation by scaffold craftsmen
and prior to each use by scaffold users. Damaged or defective brackets
shall be removed from service.
• All damaged brackets MUST be Quarantined
• Guardrails and Platforms for Bracket Scaffolds
▪ A continuous guardrail system shall be provided along the outside platform

edge.
▪ A guardrail system shall be provided on the inside platform edge wherever
the gap between the platform and the tank exceeds 360 mm (14 inches).
▪ Guardrails for bracket scaffolds shall be constructed using either wire rope
or Galvanized Steel tubing. Wire rope guardrails shall be 10 mm (3/8-inch)
diameter and shall be securely fixed and kept tight (i.e., by the use of
turnbuckles). Galvanized Steel tubing shall meet the capacity
requirements of 9.5.2(E) and there shall be no end-to-end connections
occurring anywhere but at the guardrail support uprights.
▪ Guardrail support uprights shall be made of scaffold grade tubing or
structural angles. Preferably, these uprights are to be permanently welded
to the brackets. However, an acceptable alternative is for each upright to
be firmly secured into a 150 mm (6-inch) minimum high sleeve or spigot
pin, either of which is welded to the bracket.
▪ Guardrails and support uprights that are certified to meet SG04:15,
TG20:13, BS EN 12811-1 and OSHA 1925.450, Appendix A, Section 1(d)
may be used for bracket scaffolds.
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▪ Guardrail support uprights shall be constructed to such that the top-rail is

at least 0.95 meter (38 inches) and not more than 1.15 meters (45 inches)
above the walking surface.
▪ In addition to wearing hardhats, each person shall be provided with
additional protection from falling objects through one or more of the
following means:
7.3.1.1 Installing toe-boards with or without screens, or

7.3.1.2 Erection of debris nets, catch platforms, canopy structures sufficient to
catch falling objects.
7.3.1.3 Erection of debris nets, catch platforms, canopy structures sufficient to
catch falling objects.
7.3.1.4 Toe-boards, where used, shall be installed per Section 9.5.4. Toe-
boards shall not be nailed into scaffold boards.
• All working levels shall be fully boarded. Working levels shall be at least 2
boards but not more 3 planks wide.
• Planks shall overlap in one direction only and the minimum overlap shall be
300 mm (12 inches).
• Platform units and boards shall be secured to the brackets in a manner that
will prevent movement.
• The area below bracket scaffolds shall be barricaded and warning signs
posted.
7.9. UNDERHUNG SCAFFOLDS:
• Criteria for Underhung Scaffolds
▪ All under-hung scaffolds shall be hung from structures capable of

supporting at least 4 times the load imposed on them by the scaffold.
▪ A guardrail system shall be provided as per standards.
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• Underhung Scaffolds Suspended by Tubes and Couplers

▪ Suspension points of hanger tubes shall be securely fixed to prevent their
being dislodged by all potential forces acting upon them.
▪ When a hanger tube is coupled to a horizontal tube that is placed across
the top of a supporting beam, a second horizontal tube shall be attached
underneath the supporting beam with a pair of girder couplers. Both
horizontal tubes shall be attached to the hanger tube with right-angle
couplers. See Figure II.9.34.
▪ Check (safety) right angle (Double) couplers shall be installed at the tops
and bottoms of all hanger tubes. Check (safety) right angle (Double)
couplers and Structural Transoms must be installed using Double/Right
Angle Couplers shall also be installed directly beneath all ledgers and right
angle (Double couplers must below trapeze tubes. See Figure II.9.34.
▪ Whenever possible vertical hanger tubes should be in one length. Where
joints are necessary, the tubes should be single lapped using at least four
couplers. Scaffolding Design is required for this method See Figure II.9.34.
▪ Trapeze tubes shall be installed approximately 600 millimeters (2 feet)
below the ledgers to assist in erection, modification and dismantling, and
also to serve as a secondary support should the runner slip. See Figure
II.9.34.
▪ Ledgers and transoms shall be coupled to hanger tubes using right angle
(Double) couplers (not adjustable) couplers in a non-working lift.
▪ Structural transoms will be installed with Right Angle (Double) Couplers
under the ledgers.
▪ Transoms and intermediate transoms for the working lift can use
Putlog/Single Couplers
▪ Hanger tube spacing shall comply with the tube and coupler standard
spacing requirements for the load duty of scaffold (Design required).
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▪ At least one transom intermediate transom shall be installed when the

hanger tube spacing is more than 1 meters (3 feet) apart in the
longitudinal direction.
▪ Only drop-forged girder/beam couplers shall be used for the support of
hanging scaffolds, must be used in pairs. Pressed girder couplers shall not
be used for the support of hanging scaffolds.
▪ Stamped engineered drawings and must be signed by qualified scaffolding
engineer shall be submitted which clearly identify dimensions, access
points, access type (preferably stairway access), load bearing capacities
for review and approval.
▪ Plan bracing must be installed under the structural transoms, installed
standard to standard using Right Angle (Double) Couplers. Tube
maximum length 3m.
• Under-hung Scaffolds Suspended by Wire Rope:
▪ Scaffolding Design is required for under-hung Scaffolds Suspended by

Wire Rope.
▪ A working platform shall have at least six suspension points evenly spaced
and kept taut and shall be tied or otherwise secured to prevent it from
swaying.
▪ Each wire rope or cable suspending an under-hung scaffold, including
connecting hardware, shall be capable of supporting, without failure, at
least 6 times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to that
rope.
▪ Wire suspension ropes shall be minimum 9 mm (3/8-inch) diameter.
▪ When an under-hung scaffold is suspended by wire rope, such wire rope
shall be wrapped at least twice around the supporting members and twice
around the ledgers of the scaffold.
▪ Softeners shall be used to prevent rubbing action between wire
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suspension ropes and supporting members and to protect supporting

members.
▪ Splices in wire ropes used to support an under-hung scaffold are not
permitted.
▪ The use of repaired wire rope to suspend an under-hung scaffold is
prohibited.
▪ Wire ropes shall be inspected for defects prior to each work shift and after
every occurrence, which could affect a rope’s integrity. Wire ropes shall be
replaced, including if any of the following conditions exist:
7.9.1.1. Any physical damage that impairs the function or strength of the rope.
7.9.1.2. Abrasion, corrosion, scrubbing, flattening or peening which has caused
loss of more than one-quarter of the original diameter of the outside
wires.
7.9.1.3. Heat damage caused by a torch or any damage caused by contact
electrical wires.
▪ Spacing of wire ropes used to carry the scaffold load shall comply with the
standard spacing requirements for the duty of scaffold.
▪ Suspension wire ropes shall be shielded from heat-producing processes.
When acids or other corrosive substances are used on a scaffold, the
ropes shall be shielded, treated to protect against the corrosive
substances, or shall be of a material that will not be damaged by the
substance being used.
▪ Under-hung scaffolds supported by wire ropes shall be tied or otherwise
secured to prevent them from swaying.
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• Use of Wire Rope Clips

▪ There shall be a minimum of 3 clips installed at the load end and 3 clips
installed at the attachment end of each wire rope. Clips shall be spaced a
minimum of 6 rope diameters apart.
▪ Clips shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Clips shall be retightened to the manufacturer’s recommendations after
initial loading.
▪ Clips shall be inspected and retightened to the manufacturer’s
recommendations at the start of each work shift thereafter.
▪ When wire rope clips are used, the U-bolt shall be placed over the dead
end of the rope, and the saddle (bridge) shall be placed over the live
(loaded) end of the rope. (“Don’t saddle a dead horse.”)
• Welding from Under-hung Scaffolds Suspended by Wire Ropes
▪ To reduce the possibility of welding current flowing through the suspension

wire rope when performing welding from under-hung scaffolds, the
following precautions shall be taken, as applicable:
• An insulated thimble shall be used to attach each suspension wire rope to
its support. Additional independent lines to provide grounding shall be
insulated.
• All suspension wire rope shall be covered with insulating material
extending at least 1.2 meters (4 feet) above the working platform.
• In addition to a work lead attachment required by the welding process, a
grounding conductor shall be connected from the scaffold to the structure.
The size of this conductor shall be at least the size of the welding process
work lead, and this conductor shall not be in series with the welding
process or the work piece.
• If the scaffold grounding lead is disconnected at any time, the welding
machine shall be shut off.
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• An active welding rod or un-insulated welding lead shall not be allowed to

contact the scaffold or its suspension system.
8.0. SAFE ERECTION OF SCAFFOLDING:

• Scaffolds shall only be erected, modified, dismantled by TP certified
personnel deemed competent to carry out such activities.
• All such competent workmen shall operate under the control of a
competent TP certified scaffold supervisor.
• Ladders will be properly lashed throughout the vertical height of a scaffold
as it progresses. Scaffolders erecting the scaffold will use the ladders to
gain access to the working level.
• Tubes or boards being used in the construction of the scaffold will be
stored flat in a neat and tidy manner. They will not be stacked vertically
against the scaffold.
• Scaffolding materials must be secured if when work stops or end of the
shift
• Loose tubes or boards will not be left on scaffolding after its completion.
• Where men are erecting a slung or cantilevered section or crawling around
on a pipe bridge or other structural steelwork they will, in all instances,
where there is a possibility of falling more than 1.8 meters, wear a full body
harness with a fall protection chock absorbing lanyard and life line which
will be hooked off at all times.
• When Erecting scaffolding a minimum of 3 boards is required, Scaffolders
are not allowed to use scaffolding tubes as platforms to Erect or Dismantle
Scaffold
• Where a scaffold is left in an incomplete state, the bottom ladder will be
removed and a notice will be secured to the lower lift stating “Danger
Incomplete Scaffold Keep Off”, and will be tagged red (not fit to use)
(See Attachment 5).
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• Where one section of a working platform is incomplete, access may be

gained to the completed section provided that a stop end, preventing
entry, is placed over the working platform at guardrail height. A Scaffold
Tag stating “Danger Incomplete Scaffold Keep Off” will be secured to the
stop end. This notice will be in the appropriate languages.
• Handballing will be the normal method of erecting a scaffold. Where,

however, a scaffold consists of a considerable number of lifts, a gin wheel
may be used, provided the following requirements are met:
• The cantilevered tube to which the gin wheel is secured does not project
more than 750mm beyond the scaffold, unless it is adequately supported.
• The cantilevered tube is secured to the inside standard using right angle
(Double) couplers. Both standards to be diagonally braced.
• The fiber rope which shall have a minimum diameter of 18mm will be
checked daily by the approved Scaffolding Supervisor and discarded if
unfit for use.
• The maximum load to be lifted by a gin wheel will not exceed 50kg.
• Note: All scaffold over 16 meters (52 Ft 4 inches) or above shall require
engineered drawing to be submitted to UJV for review and approval. As
UJV Corporate
• If the CFP Project has no SSME or UJV Senior Superintendent Scaffolding
onsite, A design and calculations is required if the erected scaffolding is
over 9m high.
• All Scaffolds will be erected to TG20:13, BS EN 13374, BS EN 12811-1 or
Design with calculations
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9.0. Working Platform
• Working platforms will normally be five boards wide but may be reduced to
two boards Clear passage way where the scaffold has been erected for
inspection or access purposes only.
• All working platforms will be close boarded with boards. Board’s will NOT
be cut to fit around standards, pipe penetrations etc., must butt up to the
obstruction or have the gaps filled in with the use of suitable fixed wooden
boarding, i.e.: non-slip plywood.
• Guardrails will be fixed to the inside of the standards on all working
platforms to a height of between 950 mm (minimum) and 1150 mm
(maximum). The space between the top of the toe-board and the
underside of the guardrail will not exceed 470mm.
• A mid guardrail will be fixed to the inside of standards in every instance
halfway between the handrail and the decking.
• Toe-boards including stop end boards will be fitted to all working platforms.
The minimum height will be 155mm.
• If materials are to be stacked above the height of the toe board, a suitable
barrier (brick guards) will be erected.
• Ladder access openings will not be more that 600mm wide (3 boards) and
will be as short as possible in the other direction.
• Where ladder opening is on the boarded lift, Ladder Hatch to be fitted or
fix handrail round the openings
• ALL Scaffolding boards must be supported with transoms from 900mm to

1 meter.
• All scaffolding boards under 1.8m will have minimum of 3 transoms to
support the board.
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• The minimum overhang of any board will not be less than 50 mm and the
maximum overhang will not exceed 150mm.
• No more than 2 board’s width will be supported on needle transoms unless
the transoms are fixed with right angle coupler and “picked up”
• Ladder Access Platforms
• The vertical height between ladder access platforms will not exceed 9
meters.
• Ladder Access platforms will have guardrail fully enclosing the open area
access points
• Ladder access platforms will be close boarded and will have guardrails
and toe-boards secured.
• Extra guardrails will be installed external for fall protection
10.0. Ladders
• Ladders will project beyond working platforms or ladder access platforms
by a minimum distance of 1meter (five rungs).
• Restricted Access for ladder where you cannot meet the 1m above
platform level, handrails must be installed.
• Ladders will be based on a sound footing. They will be lashed or secured
by a proprietary clamp at both the foot and near the top.
• The angle at which the ladder is set will (with the exception of scaffold
towers) be 75º or 300 mm out for every 1.2 meters of vertical length.
• The angle may vary due to the restricted height and access
• The ladder angle will NOT exceed 75° (Degree’s)
• Long ladders will be supported and lashed at their midpoint to remove any
bounce.
• Ladders shall be constructed of Aluminum, Wood, Steel and fiber glass.
Only property constructed and manufactured ladders shall be used. ‘Home
made” ladders are strictly forbidden.
• Use of light metal alloys in Hazardous Areas, light alloys / aluminum
ladders and scaffold shall not be used in Zone 1 Hazardous Areas. This is
because ignition of gas-air mixtures can occur as a result of impact or
rubbing of metals. Impact between light metal alloys and metals having an
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oxygen containing surface (rust, painted with red lead) can produce sparks
of high energy due to the thermite reaction, which may ignite a flammable
mixture.
• Aluminum or metal ladder ladders shall not be used around live electrical
wiring. Fiberglass or wooden ladders shall be used in areas of electrical
hazards
• Metal Ladder clamps must Not be used for tie or fasten the Aluminum
Ladder
• Aluminum ladders must be fastened and secured with strong Nylon Rope.
• Ladders shall not be supported on their rungs, and rungs shall not be used
to support scaffold boards.
• Ladders shall not be extended by lashing two ladder sections together.
• All ladders will be of good repair and sound construction. They will be
checked for damage, faults and wear & tear, by the Approved Scaffolding
Supervisor, before use.
• Ladders may be on the outside of a scaffold for the first two lifts, above
ground level. In every other instance, the ladder shall be internal to the
scaffold.
• When supporting the ladder, the scaffolding tubes must have clearance
between the rungs avoiding losing grip or trapping the foot
• When Climbing ladders 3 point of contact always
• No carrying materials or equipment up the ladder at any time.
11.0. Scaffold Inspection:

• All Scaffolds will be inspected by TP UJV Approved Scaffolding
Inspector, before use, every seven-day period thereafter, after any
modification, damaged caused by impact or extreme weather conditions
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(heavy rain, thunderstorm, high winds) or impact for equipment and

machinery.
• All scaffolds will be inspected and using Scaffolding Report, (See
Attachment 8.0 page ?? Tube & fitting & 8.1. page?? Cup-lock System)
• Frequency of Inspection of the scaffolding must be monitored for any
unlawful modifications or damage to the scaffolding
• Scaffold structures shall be inspected minimum once per week if the
scaffold is being continuously used. If not used continuously or inspected
weekly, it should be RED tagged (See Attachment 5 ) and recorded in
the Scaffolding Request/Register (See attachment
• If the use of the scaffold changes, e.g. from light duty purpose to heavy
duty purpose, then the scaffold shall be re-inspected for its new use.
• Scaffolding structures shall be re-inspected after adverse weather
conditions to ensure that they are structurally sound.
• Scaffolding that is not in regular use shall be inspected once per month,
or each time a new Permit to Work is raised for work involving the use of
the scaffold.
• Inspection dates and signatures shall be recorded on the scaffold tag.
• Scaffold Loadings
• It is the responsibility of the Scaffold Supervisor to ensure that the
scaffold is construction and the strength are suitable for its purpose.
• Design calculations shall be submitted to Field Engineering for any
scaffolding other than a common access scaffold. The calculation will
show both dead and live loadings.
• Scaffolding Loadings (Attachment 3: Scaffolding Load Classes Page
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12.0. Implementation of Scaffolding Request/Register Form:

• All departments that requires Scaffolding must use Scaffolding
Request/Register Form (See attachment 2), this will plan, evaluate, control
and ensure the safe erection and dismantling of scaffolding (See
Attachment 2: page ??)
• Section One:
• Requester will Complete this section by competing his Name,
Location, Department, Date, Permit Number, Marked-up
drawings and details of the requirements.
• Section Two:
• Scaffolding Supervisor will receive the Scaffolding
Request/Register from the Requester and together attend the
Location to discuss the Scaffolding requirements and complete
Section Two.
• Section Three:
• All Parties will Agree and sign Section Three.
• Scaffolding Supervisor will Safely Erect the scaffold when complete the
scaffolding Supervisor will hand over the Scaffolding Request/Register to
the Approved Scaffolding Inspector.
• Section Four:
• Scaffolding Inspector will complete this section and Identify the
Type, Classification, Maximum loading and register Scaff Tag
Number using the Scaffolding Inspection report (Attachment:
8.0 page?? & 8.1 Page ??).
• Section Five:
• Scaffolding Inspector will Print his name and badge number,
Sign and date of Completion.
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• Section Six:
• Scaffolding Inspector will record ALL Inspections as described
in Section 11.0. Scaffold Inspection.
• Section Seven:
• Scaffolding Inspector will complete if there has been any one-
time Modifications.
• Section Eight:
• Dismantling Authority will sign and approve the removal of the
Scaffolding (discipline in-charge)
• Once the scaffolding is no longer require and all the work is complete, the
Scaffolding Inspector will return the scaffolding request to the Scaffolding
Supervisor and he will seek the approval from the discipline in charge to
sign and date for dismantle,
• Scaffolding Supervisor will return the Scaffolding Request/Register along
with the Scaff Tag to the Scaffolding Inspector for his duty or care
• The scaffolding Inspector Must keep a record of all scaffolding activities
till the end of the project
Implementation of Modification Scaffolding Request/Register Form.
• All departments that requires Modifications to Scaffolding must complete
and use Modification Scaffolding Request/Register Form (See
Attachment 7: page ??)
• Section One:
• Requester will Complete this section by competing his Name,
Location, Department, Date, Permit Number, Marked-up
drawings and details of the requirements.
• Section Two:
• Scaffolding Supervisor will receive the Scaffolding
Request/Register from the Requester and together attend the
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Location to discuss the Scaffolding modification requirements

and complete Section Two.
• Section Three:
• All Parties will Agree and sign Section Three. UJV Scaffolding
Authority will also sign this section before any modification is
implemented.
• Before any scaffolding modifications can take place, Modification
Permit to Work must be raised
• Modification Scaffolding Request/Register Form will stay in the
Modification PTW until the scaffolding has been safely reinstated.
• Section Seven:
• Scaffolding inspector will sign and date on completion of the
modification and the Scaffolding has been safely reinstalled
• Scaffolding Inspector must keep a record of all scaffolding
modification until completion of the project
13.0. Scaffold Users:
• Scaffolds will be used for the purpose to which they have been erected.
Under no circumstances will they be overloaded.
• Scaffold users will under no circumstances interfere with, modify or
remove any part of a scaffold (this includes scaffold boards).
Interference’s with a scaffold will result in disciplinary action. This is a
breach of UJV Golden Rules of Safety (GROS) and could bring
disciplinary action against individuals
• If a scaffold requires modification, THE USER WILL complete Scaffolding
Modification Request/Register form ( See Attached 7: Page 98 OF 100).
When complete and signed by all persons and authorized, the
modification will be carried out by the Competent TP APPROVED
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Scaffolder on the instruction of the Competent Approved Scaffold

Supervisor.
• Scaffolding Users WILL NOT REMOVE OR INTERFERE WITH THE
SCAFFOLDING STRUCTURE and SCAFF TAG.
• If for any reason a user considers a scaffold to be unsafe, he will
immediately contact his line supervisor. The line supervisor will
immediately contact the Scaffolding Supervisor/Inspector to replace the
scaffold tag with “Danger Incomplete Scaffold keep off” tag. The
Scaffolding Supervisor/Inspector will log and record the unsafe scaffold in
the Scaffolding Request/Register .
• If a scaffold is under YELLOW or RED TAG (See attachment 5) The
Scaffold User will NOT be allowed to use the scaffold, only Competent
TP Approved Scaffolders will be allowed to access the scaffold.
• All personnel accessing scaffold (completed and tagged) shall wear Full
Body Harness and conform to 100% tie off requirement if stationed in one
position on scaffold for long period.
• If a scaffold needs to harness free, the Supervisor must contact the UJV
SSME/UJV Senior Superintendent or designated deputy to inspect the
scaffolding with the assistance from the HSSE department.
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ATTACHMENT 1 SCAFFOLD WORKFLOW PROCESS:
Contractor determine scaffold access needs
Over 16
or (52ft)
“Special”
Yes
Scaffold Engineer prepare Scaffold Plan

Submit to PEC for review of Plan/drawing
Scaffold Engineer revise and re-

Contractor No
submit Scaffold Plan through
Accept
CDC to PEC
Plan?
Yes
PEC HSE/Construction Review Scaffold Plan
Yes PEC No
“Special
HSE/Construction
Scaffold”?
accept Plan?
No
Yes No Scaffold Engineer revises and re-

PEC Engineering Review Scaffold PEC Eng. submits Scaffold Plan through
Plan Accept Plan? CDC to PEC Eng.
Release for Construction & send Yes

final Plan to PEC HSE
Erect Scaffold Scaffold Erector do

alteration or repair No
Over 16 m Yes Contractor Scaffold Supervisor Over 16 m Yes

(52ft) or & Inspector do Field Inspection (52ft) or
“Special”? “Special”??
Yes
No Structural
Pass
alteration
? No
Scaffold Supervisor does Field ?
Inspection
Yes No
Tag & Release for use Yes

Pass Continue to Use
?
Contractor Pre-Use Inspection & YERP HSE Random

Inspection
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ATTACHMENT 2 SCAFFOLDING LOADING CLASSES:

LOAD CLASSES FOR SCAFFOLDING
LOAD DUTY UNIFORMLY MAXIMUM MAX MAX SPACINGS

CLASS DISTRIBUTED NUMBER OF BAY OF BOARD
LOAD ON LOADED LENGTH TRANSOMS
PLATFORM PLATFORMS
1 Very Light Duty 0.75 KN/m² One Full (0.75
(Inside board 0.75 KN/m²) and One 2.4m 1.2m
KN/m²) 50% (0.375
KN/m²
2 Light Duty 1.50 KN/m² One Full (1.50
KN/m²) 50% (0.75 KN/m²
3 General Purpose 2.00 KN/m² One Full (2.00
KN/m²) 50% (1.00 KN/m²
4 Heavy Duty 3.00 KN/m² One Full (3.00
KN/m²) 50% (1.50 KN/m²
5 Special Purpose AS DEIGN AS DESIGN AS AS DESIGN
DESIGN
PLATFORM WIDTHS FOR SCAFFOLDING

Platform use Minimum Clear Width 225mm Board
Working platform for persons without 500mm 3 Boards
materials
Working platforms for men and materials 800mm 4 or 5 Boards and up to 2 Inside
boards
Clear passage for persons past internal 430mm 2 Boards Clear passage
ladders and materials
Cleat passage for any small equipment of 600mm 3 Boards Clear passage
450mm past internal ladders and materials
Inside Board at the Main Platform Level 225mm 1 or 2 Inside Boards
Inside Board offset from the Platform Level 450mm 2 Inside Boards
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ATTACHEMENT 4: REDSCAFFOLD TAG HOLDER.

ATTACHEMENT 5: SCAFF TAG FRONT & REAR:
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ATTACHEMENT 6: MODIFICATION SCAFFOLDING REQUEST/REGISTER:

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ATTACHEMENT 8.0. SCAFFOLD INSPECTION REPORT:
ตรวจสอบการ ติดตัง้ นั่งร้ าน

SCAFFOLD INSPECTION CHECK LIST
รายการตรวจที่สอบ มี ไม่ มี หมายเหตุ
Item For Inspect Yes No Remark
มีแผ่ นรองขานั่งร้ านหรื อไม่ / SOLE PLATE TO BE REQUIRES  
มีฐานรองปรับระดับหรือไม่ / BASE PLATE / ADJUSTABLE BASE PLATE TO BE REQUIRES  
โครงสร้ างนั่งร้ านยังอยู่ในสภาพที่สมบูรณ์ หรือไม่ / CONDITION OF FRAME OR TUBE IS IN  
GOOD CONDITION
คา้ ยันติดตัง้ สมบูรณ์ หรือไม่ / BACING PROVIDE IS COMPLETED  
นั่งร้ าน 3 ชัน้ ขึน้ ไปจะต้ องมีคา้ ยันในอัตราส่ วนของฐาน 3/5 ของความสูง / THREE LAYERS UP  
SHOULD PROVIDE THE SCAFFOLD BRACN INCLINED AT
A RATIO OF 3/5 HIGH
นั่งร้ านได้ มีการยึดและติดตัง้ แผ่ นกันตกหรือไม่ /ARE SCAFFOLD SECURE AND TOE BOARD  
IN PLACE
แผ่ นกันของตกจะต้ องมีความสูงไม่ น้อยกว่ า 15 ซ.ม. /IS TOE BOARD AT HANDRAIL LEAST 15  
CM.? HIGH
มีการยึดโยงนั่งร้ านกับโครงสร้ างที่แข็งแรงหรือไม่  
BRACED AND/OR TIED OFF TO THE STRUCTURE
ราวกันตกจะต้ องมีความสูงไม่ น้อยกว่ า 90 –110 ซ.ม.  
ARE GUARDS IN PLACE AND IS SAFETY A MINIMUM OF 90-110 M. HIGH
ต้ องมีบันไดขึน้ ลงที่ปลอดภัย (ต้ องมีราวบันไดและราวกันตก)  
ARE ACCESS LADDERS IN PLACE (Include handrail and guardrail)
มีการผูกมัดแผ่ นทางเดินหรื อไม่ /IS PLANKING (WALKING SURFACE) SECURE TO THE  
SCAFFOLDING
ขณะมีการติดตัง้ รือ้ ถอนนั่งร้ านพนักงานจะต้ องสวมใส่ เข็มขัดนิรภัยและคล้ องเกี่ยว / DURING  
ERECTTION OR DISMANTLING ARE WORKERS WEARING SAFETY BELT AND HOOK
UP
นั่งร้ านมีการแขวนใบอนุญาตใช้ งานอยู่หรือไม่ / IS SCAFFOLDING TAGGED PERTAINING TO  
ITS OPERATIONAL STATUS
เสาตัง้ ได้ฉากหรือไม่ / Are the standards vertical?  
คานตง(เลดเจอร์) และคานแป(ทรานซัม) อยูใ่ นแนวระนาบหรือไม่ /Are the ledgers & Transoms  
horizontal?
ข้อต่อห่างจากเสา ไม่เกิน 30 ซ.ม /Are the joints no more than 30 cm from a standard?  
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Scaffold register:
่ ดตังนั
Scaffold Location / บริเวณทีติ ้ ่ งร ้าน………………………….Date/วันที:่ …………………...
: Every 7 days register check sheet ตรวจสอบลงทะเบียนทุกๆ7วัน

Location & Date Time Details of Scafftag Signature: Remark:
Description of วันที ่ Inspection Inspection No. ลายเซ็น หมายเหตุ
่ ดตัง้
Scaffold บริเวณทีติ ตรวจสอบ ตรวจสอบเวลา รายละเอียดของการ เลขที่
นั่งร ้านและรายละเอียด ตรวจสอบ นั่งร ้าน

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Engineering Document Petrofac South East Asia Pte. Ltd., Saipem

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7.5 SYSTEM SCAFFOLDS………………………………….……………………………47

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3.1. International Standards

• OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

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• SG4:15: Preventing Falls in Scaffolding Operations

3.2. UJV HSSE Documents:

• Project HSSE Plan - R1118111-00000-HS-PLN-00001

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Box Tie An assembly of tubes and couplers forming a frame around a

Bridle An assembly of tubes and right angle (Double) couplers forming a

Caster (Castor) A pivoting wheel, containing a wheel lock, which is attached to a

Couplers A component or device used to fix scaffold tubes together. Types of

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Check(Safety)Coupler A Double/Right-Angle Coupler added to a loaded joint on an under-

A load bearing coupler used for connecting two tubes together at

Joint Pin or Spigot An expanding pin used

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Plan Bracing Diagonal braces installed in a horizontal plane, particularly used in

Failure Load refusal, buckling, breakage, slip, or separation of component

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waist, chest and shoulders, with means for attaching it to other

Guardrail System A barrier consisting of top-rails (handrails), mid-rails, toe-boards,

Top-rail : The uppermost horizontal rail of a guardrail system

Mid-Rail : A horizontal rail approximately midway between the top-

Toe-board: A barrier secured along the sides and the ends of a

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Lanyard dissipation of energy) that elongates during a fall so that fall

Lifeline A component that consists of a flexible line that connects to an

Lift The assembly of ledgers and transoms forming a horizontal level of

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Special Purpose Scaffold specially designed and constructed to carry maximum

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Outrigger The structural members of a supported scaffold used to increase the

Scaffold Board An individual timber board or fabricated component (without end

Platform Unit An individual wood plank, fabricated plank, fabricated deck, or

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Ledger A lengthwise horizontal scaffold tube that extends from standard to

Safe Working Load The manufacturer’s specified maximum load to be applied to a

Scaffold A temporary elevated platform (supported, cantilever, cantilever

Base-Supported A scaffold with standards supported at their base (not underhung).

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Screw-Jack A load-carrying device used at the base of the scaffold to

1.Higher than 16 meters (52ft), or a tube and coupler scaffold that

2. .If the CFP Project has no SSME or UJV Senior Superintendent

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3. Cantilevered (extended outward) by more than 3 meters (10 feet)

5. Supporting loads greater than 300 kg/m² (50 psf), including

Specialized A contractor Scaffold Erector (organization) that specializes in and

Spigot A pinned or bolted internal fitting to join one standard to another

Tie Scaffold components installed using Double Couplers/Right Angle

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node point See Figures II.9.18 - II.9.21.

Two-Way Tie An assembly of scaffold components through an opening in a wall

• SSME: Scaffolding Subject Matter Expert

• HSSE: Health, Safety, Security & Environment

• TPI: Third Party Inspectorate

• TG: Technical Guidance

• SG: Safety Guidance