HSE-RA-008 Scaffold Erection and Dismantling - Rev 0

DOC No DS/CA006P02/00022
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AL SHAFAR GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC. REV 0
DATE 05/01/2017
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRODEDURE
Project Name: Festival Living Stream-02 HSE-RA 008
Job Description: Scaffold Erection and Dismantling.
Index:
Form 1 Task Analysis Initiation
Form 2 Risk Assessment Process As per Risk Assessment Procedure.
Form 3 Written Safe Work Procedure Result
Compiled by the following team:

NAME DESIGNATION SIGNATURE
Project Manager
Construction Manager
Site Engineer
Safety Officer
Risk Assessment Review 1 Review 2 Review 3 Review 4
Review Date: Date : Date : Date:
Name and Signature

of person reviewing :
AUTHORISATION
Prepared by: Approved by
Signature Date Signature Date
HSE Manager Project Manager
HSE/QUALITY SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION

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TASK ANALYSIS - FORM 1

Impact
SEQUENCE OF TASK STEPS POTENTIAL INJURIES OR HAZARDS RECOMMENDED CONTROLS
H, S, E
1. Pre-use inspection and use of all equipment. Failure of equipment will cause injuries to  Faulty equipment to be repaired/maintained or replaced.
persons and / or property damage.  Guards to be on all Machinery and appropriate PPE to be
Fuel/oil leaks could cause environmental worn.
concerns. H, S, E  Engine ran machinery to have fire extinguishers available
locally.
 Drip trays/heavy gauge plastic to be used in case of leaks
and spill kit to be within the project for accidental spills.
2. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Failure to use Personal Protective
Equipment. Equipment will cause injuries to employees
Gloves.
Safety boots.
H
Overalls.
Hard hat.
Hearing protection.  Enforce the use of Personal Protective Equipment AT
Eye protection. ALL times
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.
3. Use trained employees only Failure will result in injuries to persons and /  Enforce the use of competent persons only
H, S
or property damage
4. Competent supervision Failure will cause injuries to employees and H, S  Competent supervisor should be appointed for every
or property damage activity to monitor the workers.
 Work task instruction should be provided for every

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activity.
5. Secure tools and equipments Falling objects causing injuries to persons  Provide the tie ropes and anchor to a strong point
H, S
and / or property damage

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TASK ANALYSIS - FORM 1 (continued)

SEQUENCE OF TASK STEPS POTENTIAL INJURIES OR HAZARDS RECOMMENDED CONTROLS
6. Barricade off safe working area and place Unauthorised entry under overhead work  Ensure the work area has been barricaded and warning
overhead work safety signs increases the risks of injuries sign placed.
 Where materials of the scaffolds are handled manually
H,S
during erection or dismantling, no workers shall exist
under these materials.
 Watchman should be posted in necessary positions.
7. Provision of full body safety harness. Failing to use full body harnesses can cause  Full body safety harness must be worn where the
erectors to fall from height and leads to working height exceeds 1.8 meters.
H, S
injuries/death  Ensure the full body harness anchor to a strong
anchorage point while working
8. Choosing scaffolding materials (Standard Using substandard materials results in  Ensure the use of standard and correct scaffolding
components) collapse of the scaffold. H, S components for the erection.
Multiple fatalities/Minor and major injuries.
9. Accessing the scaffold, use of access ladder Failing will allow persons to climb up against  Ensure the use of appropriate access ladder while
ledgers that can cause employees to slip H, S accessing scaffoldings
and fall.
10. Install bracing and props to every level that Scaffold collapsing causing potential death,  Ensure the installation of x bracing and props.
is erected. major injuries to persons and / or property
 All faces of the scaffold shall be braced diagonally, both
damage. H, S
internally and externally to adequately support the
scaffold.
11. Construct scaffold frame work: Scaffold collapsing causing potential death, Enforce erection as per WSWP.
major injuries to persons and / or property
damage.  Sole and base plates stand on level compacted ground
H, S  Scaffold stands to be firmly supported and secured
against displacement and to be kept vertical.
Spacing of ledgers:
 No more than 1,8m, 2m. 2.5m and 3m apart
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respectively
 Ledgers are spaced vertically no more than 2.1m apart
 Non supporting transoms spaced 1.8m, 2m, 2.5m, and
3m apart
12. Construct scaffold platform: Enforce erection as per WSWP.
 Every plank to be at least 274mm wide and 38mm thick
or steel planks. Ends of planks not to protrude less than
H, S 70mm or more than 200mm beyond the last props
 All planks must be firmly secure to prevent
Tripping and falling of employees and / or displacement. Planks must cover the complete
falling material or equipment. platform. Planks rest on at least three supports
13. Guard rails and toe boards: Falling of material or equipment resulting in Enforce erection as per WSWP
potential death, major injuries to persons  More than 2m above the ground guard rails to be
and / or property damage. installed on all sides except on closed working face
 Substantial guard rails not less than 900mm and no
H, S
more than 1000mm apart
 Toe boards at least 15cm in height
 No open spaces between board and platform
 Wooden toe boards at least 25mm thick
14 Inspection of scaffolding: Failure will allow the use of unsafe scaffolds Enforce inspections as per WSWP.
and leads to potential death, major injuries  Task to be executed by designated competent person
to persons and / or property damage H, S  All inspections to be entered in a scaffold register
 Declare the scaffold safe or unsafe by affixing the
appropriate name plate
15 Statutory inspection: Failure will allow the use of unsafe scaffolds Enforce inspections as per WSWP
and leads to potential death, major injuries  Daily before use.
to persons and / or property damage  After erection, at least once per week
H, S  Following inclement weather
 When suspected scaffold had been damaged
 When suspected scaffold has been tampered with or
altered.

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16. Dismantling of scaffold  Ensure full time supervision

 Ensure that scaffold is dismantling start from the top
Material handling and lifting and ends at the bottom.
 Transfer the scaffold materials by hand to hand.
Manual Handling  Never throw the materials to the below area.
 Barricade the area from unauthorized entry.
H, S
 Maintain proper stacking of materials.
 Manual handling procedure must be adopted.
 Use appropriate PPE.
Wrong procedures will cause injuries to  Proper firm grip for holding materials.
potential death, major injuries to persons  Avoid protruding sharp object on the materials.
and / or property damage  Avoid obstruction on passage way.
RISK ASSESSMENT – FORM 2

Risk Rating Calculation
Risk Rating = A + B + C + D.
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A + B + C + D
Injury Severity Potential Damage / Loss Frequency or Likelihood Environmental Impact
0 No injury 0 No damage 0 Never happened before 0 No effect
1 Minor – (FAC) 1 Minor < 500 AED, No delay 1 Happened somewhere 1 Minor Effect - Short term < less 1 month
2 Major – (MTC) 2 Major > 500 AED, No delay 2 Happens occasionally 2 Major Effect - Long term > Greater 1 month
3 LTI 3 Major > 10 000 AED, one day delay 3 Happened before
4 Disabling Injuries 4 Serious > 100, 000 AED, >1 day delay 4 Happens regularly
Risk Rating Matrix
5 Fatality 5 Severe > 1, 000, 000 AED, Weeks delay. 5 Daily occurrence
Result Classification:
Critical = 17►15 High = 14►11 Medium = 10►7 Low = 6►0 Risk Rating
Immediate action. Action in 24 hours. Action in a week. ASAP. 16
14
12
Risk Reduction Hierarchy: 10
1. Engineering to reduce risk. 8
6
2. Replacement with lower risk. 4
3. Isolation of risk – Barricading or Guarding. 2

0
4. Reduction of exposure to risk. 1
5
2 4
5. PPE and Training 3
4 3
5 Probability
Potential Impact 6 (C)
7 2
(A / B / D) 8
9 1
RISK ASSESSMENT – FORM 2 (continued)
RISK ASSOCIATED WITH Impact HOW IS HAZARD TO BE Result

No HAZARD IDENTIFIED H, S, E RR BY WHOM BY WHEN RR
HAZARD DEALT WITH
1 Faulty hand tools and equipments Bruises, cuts. Pre use inspection of the tools Supervisor Before &
Faulty tools and equipments during the
H,S 12 4
should be replaced. use of
equipment
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HAZARD DEALT WITH
2 Injury to project employees Potential Death, Major/Minor Following PPE to be worn Supervisor Before &
Skeletal damage, cuts and appropriately to the task – during
bruises to all parts of the body. Gloves. work
Safety boots.
H,S 10 5
Overalls.
Hard hat.
Hearing protection.
Eye protection
3 Use trained employees Poor quality of work, chance for Provided trained/competent PE/FM Always
accident /incident or property worker and supervision
H,S 10 3
lost/damage
4 Lack of supervision Poor quality of work, chance for Ensure the availability of full time PE/FM Before &
accident /incident or property H,S 10 competent supervision during 4
lost/damage work
5 Failure to secure tools and Falling materials Major/minor 10 Provide the tie ropes and anchor FM Before &
equipments injuries, potential death, property to a strong point /Supervisor during
H, S 4
damage. Underneath work area should be work
isolated.
6 Fail to barricade the work place Falling materials Major/minor 12 Ensure the work area has been FM Before &
injuries, potential death, property barricaded and warning sign /Supervisor during
damage. placed. work
H.S 4
Watchman should be posted in
necessary positions.
7 Not using Safety harnesses Falling of erectors from height. 12 Full body safety harness must be PE/FM Before &
Major Injuries worn where the working height Supervisor during
Potential death H, S exceeds 1.8 meters. work 3
Ensure the full body harness

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HAZARD DEALT WITH
anchor to a strong anchorage
point while working
8 Using substandard scaffold parts Collapsing of scaffolding 12 Ensure the use of standard and PE/FM Always
Major Injuries correct scaffolding components Supervisor
H, S 3
Potential death for the erection.
9 Failure to install access ladders Slipping and falling of employees 10 Ensure installation of steps FM Always
Major Injuries H, S ladders to specifications Supervisor 3
Potential death
10 Failure to install x braces or props Collapsing of scaffolding 10 Ensure installation of x braces FM Always
Major Injuries and props Supervisor
Potential death All faces of the scaffold shall be
H, S 3
braced diagonally, both internally
and externally to adequately
support the scaffold
11 Failure to construct frame work as Collapsing of scaffolding 10 Enforce erecting as per WSWP PE/FM Always
per WSWP Major Injuries Supervisor
Potential death Sole and base plates stand on
level compacted ground
Scaffold stands to be firmly

supported and secured against
H, S displacement and to be kept 3
vertical.
Spacing of ledgers:
 No more than 1,8m, 2m.
2.5m and 3m apart
respectively
 Ledgers are spaced

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HAZARD DEALT WITH
vertically no more than
2.1m apart
 Non supporting transoms
spaced 1.8m, 2m, 2.5m,
and 3m apart
12 Failure to construct scaffold Collapsing of scaffolding 10 Every plank to be at least 274mm PE/FM Always
platform as per WSWP Major Injuries wide and 38mm thick or steel Supervisor
Potential death planks. Ends of planks not to
protrude less than 70mm or more
than 200mm beyond the last
H, S props. 2
All planks must be firmly secure
to prevent displacement. Planks
must cover the complete
platform. Planks rest on at least
three supports
13 Failure to install guard rails/toe Falling of material or employees 10 Enforce erecting as per WSWP PE/FM Always
boards as per WSWP Major Injuries More than 1.8m above the Supervisor
Potential death ground guard rails to be installed
Property damage on all sides except on closed
working face
Substantial guard rails not less
than 900mm and no more than
H, S 3
1000mm apart
Toe boards at least 15cm in
height
No open spaces between board
and platform
Wooden toe boards at least
25mm thick

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HAZARD DEALT WITH
14 Failure to conduct inspections Collapsing of scaffolding 11 Partially erected or dismantled PE/FM Always
Major Injuries scaffolds shall not be used, and a Supervisor
Potential death prominent warning notice
Property damage indicating that the scaffold is
incomplete and not safe to be
used (Red Scaffold Tag) shall be
posted. The access to the
scaffold shall physically be
blocked.
Scaffolds and scaffold
H, S 4
components shall be thoroughly
inspected by a competent
persons who is authorized by the
contractor to ensure that the
Scaffold is stable and capable of
supporting the intended loads
and then he shall post the (Green
scaffold tag) after signing it which
indicates that the scaffold is
complete and safe to use.
15 Failure to do periodical Collapsing of scaffolding 12 Enforce the periodical inspection PE/FM Always
inspections Major Injuries of the scaffold by a competent Supervisor,
Potential death person as follows. Scaffold
Property damage On daily basis before each use. inspector
Through inspection of the
H,S 4
scaffold shall be conducted once
in a week
After bad weathers or when the
scaffold is not in use for long
period.

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HAZARD DEALT WITH
In case any alteration is made to
the scaffold or its components.
15 Failure to dismantle the scaffold Collapsing of scaffolding 12 PE/FM Always
safely. Fall of materials Ensure full time supervision Supervisor,
Major Injuries Ensure that scaffold is
Potential death dismantling start from the top and
Property damage ends at the bottom.
Transfer the scaffold materials by
hand to hand.
Muscular strains, Bruises and Never throw the materials to the
Manual Handling cuts below area.
Skeletal Damage. Barricade the area from
unauthorized entry.
Maintain proper stacking of
materials.
Manual lifting procedure must be
H,S applied, LITE to be consider at all 3
times.
never lifts manually heavy load
that exceed on the persons
capacity
Proper positioning when lifting
Use the appropriate PPE, Hand
gloves.
Avoid protruding object on the
material
Avoid obstruction on passage
way.
Proper coordination when lifting
of heavy materials by multiple

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HAZARD DEALT WITH
operative.
* RR = Risk Rating

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WRITTEN SAFE WORK PROCEDURE

1. OBJECTIVE
1. To prevent injuries to employees and / or property damage incidents.
2. PROCEDURE
1. Do pre-use inspection of all equipment to be used and replace or repair faulty items.
2. Use trained competent employees only.
3. Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment i.e.:
3.1. Hardhat.
3.2. Safety boots.
3.3. Overalls.
3.4. Eye protection.
3.5. Hand gloves.
3.6. Full body safety harness
 All scaffolding used on the site must comply with
 Dubai Municipality Regulations.
 Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority Zoning Authority – Development Control Regulation.
 Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority Regulations.
 Trakhees Environmental, Health and Safety Construction Safety Regulations.
 All relevant Guidelines and Policy Circulars.
 All scaffolding will be erected under the supervision of a competent and trained person.

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Prior to work commencement
1. Must have PPE – safety footwear, gloves, hardhat, goggles, face musk, protective clothing etc.
2. Must have appropriate tools and equipment in good condition.
3. Must have weatherproof covers for materials and equipment, waste containers, warning tape.
4. Consider risks and hazards in work area. Refer any concerns to supervisor. Are relevant permits in place?
5. Check if it is necessary to secure area adjacent to work. Refer to supervisor if appropriate.
6. Arrange for transport of materials and equipment to site via supervisor.
7. Ensure materials and equipment are secure or removed when site unattended, eg overnight or during breaks.
Hazards
1. Manual handling of materials (Lifting and shifting of materials) LITE to be considered at all times.
2. Fall from height, while on erection
3. Slips and trips and fall( eg: Un stacked materials, uneven scaffold planks etc)
4. Falling materials (eg: Scaffold components, tools and equipments etc)
5. Collapse of scaffold( eg: insecure ties and bracing , substandard materials etc)
6. Hazards associated with equipment used for lifting of materials, eg. Cranes, forklift, etc.
7. Contact with sharp edges of materials.
8. Working at heights.
9. Adverse weather conditions. If any doubts refer to the supervisor.
10. Unsafe stacking of materials.
Harm
Potential Death, Minor/major cuts and contusions, loss of limbs, fractures, concussion to fatality, property damage

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Persons in danger
1. Scaffold erectors
2. Co-workers
3. Other workers/visitors in the vicinity
4. Public.
Control measures
A SCAFFOLD FRAMEWORK
1. The user shall cause:
1.1 Scaffold stands to be firmly supported and secured against displacement and to be kept vertical.

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1.2 Stands to be spaced not more than 1.8 m, 2.4 m and 3 m apart in case of high and low mass loads, respectively, if
constructed from steel.
1.3 Ledgers to be spaced not more than 2.1 m apart vertically
1.4 Transoms to be spaced not more than 1.5 m, 1.8 m and 2.4 m apart in the case of high, medium and low mass loads
respectively.
2. High, medium and low mass loads shall mean mass loads not more than 375, 250 and 125 kg/m2 respectively.
3. No user shall use, or cause to be used, any scaffold unless it is:
3.1 Securely and effectively braced to ensure stability in all directions
3.2 Secured at suitable vertical horizontal distances to the object on which work is designed to be completely self-
supporting.
3.3 So constructed that it has a factor of safety of not less than four
3.4 Inspected by a competent, trained and appointed person at least once per week, after inclement weather
4. Never erect a scaffold with parts from different manufacturers.
B SCAFFOLD PLATFORM

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The following to apply to scaffold platform:
1. Platforms constructed with timer must consist of solid boards at least 228 mm wide by 38 mm thick.
1. Every board must rest at least at three supports.
3 (a) Every board must be securely fastened to prevent displacement.

(b) The platform overhang shall not exceed 250mm.
4 Boards must be placed in such a manner that tools and materials are prevented from falling through and toe-boards to be
fitted at all times.
5 The working platform must be completely covered with planks.
6 Any platform which is more than 2 m above the floor or ground level is provided on all sides with:
6.1 Substantial guard rails at least 1,100 mm high.
6.2 Toe-boards, which shall be at least 150 mm high from the level of the platform and which shall be affixed that there is
no open space between the toe-board and the platform, will also be installed on the work face if the gap is of such
width that material or equipment can fell through.

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6.3 All platforms must be kept free from waste, projecting nails or any other obstruction and is maintained in a non-
slippery state.
7 A safe and convenient access must be provided. Ladders must be fitted on the inside of the scaffold framework, ladders to
be staggered on each platform.
8 Dismantling of scaffolding must be done under the supervision of a competent, trained and appointed person.
9 A competent, trained and appointed person must pass all scaffolding erected as safe.
C INSPECTION
Inspection following a scaffold erection:
1. After erection, the appointed Scaffold Building Supervisor must inspect the scaffold.
2. Ensure it is safe and complies with Safety Codes, Procedures and Regulations.
3. Declare the scaffold safe for use by affixing SAFE TO WORK nameplate to scaffold.
4. Ensure that the inspection and every subsequent inspection are entered on to the SCAFFTAG.
D STATUTORY INSPECTIONS
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1. A designated competent person will execute this task.
2. Be done at least once per week.
3. Following inclement weather.
4. When it is suspected that the scaffold has been damaged.
5. When it is suspected that the scaffold has been tampered with.
N.B. Working on scaffolding is classed as elevated work and all persons there for shall make use of a SAFETY HARNESS when
working on a scaffold.

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Compiled by the following team:

Name and Signature

HSE/QUALITY SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION

TASK ANALYSIS - FORM 1

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TASK ANALYSIS - FORM 1 (continued)

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16. Dismantling of scaffold  Ensure full time supervision

RISK ASSESSMENT – FORM 2

3. Isolation of risk – Barricading or Guarding. 2

RISK ASSESSMENT – FORM 2 (continued)

RISK ASSOCIATED WITH Impact HOW IS HAZARD TO BE Result

RISK ASSOCIATED WITH Impact HOW IS HAZARD TO BE Result

Ensure the full body harness

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RISK ASSOCIATED WITH Impact HOW IS HAZARD TO BE Result

Scaffold stands to be firmly

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RISK ASSOCIATED WITH Impact HOW IS HAZARD TO BE Result

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RISK ASSOCIATED WITH Impact HOW IS HAZARD TO BE Result

HSE/QUALITY SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION

RISK ASSOCIATED WITH Impact HOW IS HAZARD TO BE Result

HSE/QUALITY SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION

RISK ASSOCIATED WITH Impact HOW IS HAZARD TO BE Result

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WRITTEN SAFE WORK PROCEDURE

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Prior to work commencement

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1. The user shall cause:

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1.3 Ledgers to be spaced not more than 2.1 m apart vertically

3. No user shall use, or cause to be used, any scaffold unless it is:

3.1 Securely and effectively braced to ensure stability in all directions

4. Never erect a scaffold with parts from different manufacturers.

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The following to apply to scaffold platform:

1. Every board must rest at least at three supports.

3 (a) Every board must be securely fastened to prevent displacement.

5 The working platform must be completely covered with planks.

6.1 Substantial guard rails at least 1,100 mm high.

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Inspection following a scaffold erection:

1. A designated competent person will execute this task.

2. Be done at least once per week.

3. Following inclement weather.

4. When it is suspected that the scaffold has been damaged.

5. When it is suspected that the scaffold has been tampered with.

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