Scaffolding Procedure

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 Table of Contents

1. PURPOSE ..................................................................................................................... 3
2. SCOPE .......................................................................................................................... 3
3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ......................................................................................... 3
4. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................................... 4
4.1 Abbreviations ........................................................................................................... 4
5. RESPONSIBILITIES ...................................................................................................... 4
5.1 Scaffolding Users ..................................................................................................... 4
5.2 Scaffolding Subcontractor ........................................................................................ 4
6. REQUESTING PROCEDURE ........................................................................................ 5
7. ERECTION .................................................................................................................... 6
7.1 Competent Person ................................................................................................... 6
7.2 Behaviour................................................................................................................. 7
7.3 Material Handling ..................................................................................................... 8
7.4 Housekeeping .......................................................................................................... 9
7.5 Near to Water........................................................................................................... 9
7.6 Notice for Under Erection ......................................................................................... 9
7.7 Other requirement .................................................................................................... 8
7.8 Inspection and Records ......................................................................................... 10
8. ATTACHMENTS .......................................................................................................... 12

ATTACHMENT 1 Abbreviation
ATTACHMENT 2 Scaffolding Request Form
ATTACHMENT 3 Type of Scaffolding (1/6) Standard Independent Tied Scaffold
ATTACHMENT 4 Type of Scaffolding (2/6) Access Birdcage Scaffold
ATTACHMENT 5 Type of Scaffolding (3/6) Tubular Slung (hanging) Scaffold
ATTACHMENT 6 Type of Scaffolding (4/6, 5/6) Scaffolding Tower (Static/Mobile)
ATTACHMENT 7 Type of Scaffolding (6/6) System Scaffold
ATTACHMENT 8 Authority Level
ATTACHMENT 9 Authorization Flow
ATTACHMENT 10 Scaffolding Check List (1/2)
ATTACHMENT 11 Scaffolding Check List (2/2)

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PURPOSE
This procedure defines the requirements for material, erection and inspection of scaffolding.

1. SCOPE

Scaffolding shall be planned and erected for works that cannot be done safely on an
elevated location. The Scaffolding subcontractor or the Subcontractor undertaking the task
shall be responsible for the supply, erection, inspection, modification, and maintenance and
dismantling of scaffolding in accordance with this procedure.

2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

This procedure shall be read as a supplement to the Project’s SHES Plan and SHES
Instruction for SUBCONTRACTOR as well as COMPANY’s requirements for work at height.
COMPANY Main Reference Documents
Minimum Safety Requirements for Project Execution PGLN-YK-SSPDS-009901
Traffic Management Plan PGGP-EH-SPENV-000018-014
Minim Health Requirements for Project Execution PGLN-YK-SSPDS-009903
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL – SCAFFOLDING Ref: 67-12-55
(Department of Labour and Industrial Relations Dated: 04/Sep/2010
Occupational Safety & Health)
Upstream SafetyManual (ExxonMobil) 12.7 Scaffoldig
Coordination Procedure (Exhibit C of Contract)
PNG Scaffolding Requirements & their references.
CONTRACTOR Main Reference Documents
Exhibit F Safety, Health, Environmental & Security Plan PGLN-YK-SPZZZ-901101
Sect. 3.1 Safety Management Plan PGLN-YK-SPSAF-901101
Site Specific Health Plan PGLN-YK-SPSAF-901102
Security Plan PGLN-YK-SPSEC-901101
Work Site Security Plan PGLN-YK-SPSEC-901102
Emergency Response Plan PGLN-YK-SPSAF-901103
Community Health and Safety Plan PGLN-YK-SPZZZ-901103
Environmental Management Plan PGLN-YK-SPENV-901104

· Principally all scaffolding shall be constructed based on British Standard, “Technical

Guidance on the use of BS EN 12811-1 SG 20, Guide to Good Practice for
scaffolding with Tubes and Fittings” by National Access & Scaffolding
Confederation (NASC) or the system acknowledged by PNG Occupational Health
and Safety Department.
· All scaffolding materials shall be of sound condition and conform to the British
Standard or other equal standards acknowledged by PNG Occupational Health and
Safety Department.
· Scaffolding materials under Japan & Korean standards shall be allowed for use
subject to the categorized below:
Scaffold type 1/6 Independent tied scaffolds, 2/6 Access Birdcage Scaffold
and 3/6 Tubular Slung (hanging) Scaffold, load duty and dimensions are
specified in the table 1, 2, 3 respectively.

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 · In the event of any conflict between the requirement of this procedure and the
above referenced standards, British Standard, “Technical Guidance on the use of
BS EN 12811-1 SG 20, Guide to Good Practice for scaffolding with Tubes and
Fittings” by National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) shall govern.
Current copies of all noted references, along with scaffolding material manufactures
specifications and certifications along with erection procedures shall be available
on site for review, inspection and audit purposes. Scaffold inspectors in all
organizations shall have access to all standards and specifications.

3. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Scaffolding will be divided into two types: -

· System Scaffolding, which is erected by all round purpose frames or units.
· Tubular Scaffolding, which is erected by individual tubes together with Couplers.
This procedure describes Tubular Scaffolding only. If “System Scaffolding” will be used,
manufacturer’s manual/procedure shall be followed.

4.1 Abbreviations
All abbreviations used in this procedure are described in Attachment-1.

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Scaffolding Users

· Under no circumstances shall scaffolding or any of its parts be overloaded.
· Only the Scaffolding Subcontractor or the Subcontractor undertaking the task under
the instruction of the CONTRACTOR’s Scaffolding Coordinator shall carry out
scaffolding modification. Non-authorized person interfering with scaffolding shall be
subject to disciplinary action.
· Any user, who considers the scaffolding to be unsafe, shall immediately contact his
supervisor. The supervisor shall immediately remove the SCAFFTAG and then
notify Area Scaffolding Coordinator for request of rectification. Supervisors of any
craft having a need to work on scaffolding shall be responsible for completing a
daily pre-use visual inspection of the scaffold his/her crew will be working on.
Defects or questionable conditions shall be immediately reported to the Scaffolding
Supervisor before work commences. Craft supervisors shall discuss safety
precautions for working on scaffolding during pre-task meetings. All persons who
will be required to use scaffolding in the course of their work shall complete
CONTRACTORS’ fall protection training.

5.2 Scaffolding Subcontractor

The Scaffolding Subcontractor or the Subcontractor undertaking the task shall be
responsible for the design and construction and erection of scaffolding with suitable
strength and suitable for its intended purpose. Subcontractor’s Sr. Scaffolding Supervisor
shall maintain close liaison with CONTRACTORS Scaffolding Coordinator during the
planning, construction, modifications and dismantling of scaffolding.

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5.3 Duties of CONTRACTOR’S Scaffolding Coordinator:
· Acknowledgment of scaffolding erection, modification and dismantling request.
· To Coordinate scaffolding schedule of erection, modification and dismantle with
Contractor’s relevant department and personnel.
· To mitigate the scaffolding issue when scaffolding issue arisen among sub-
contractors or between sub-contractors and CJJV.
· To take care of other unforeseen scaffolding issue
· All necessary duties specified in “6. REQUESTING PROCEDURE” as such a
Scaffolding coordinator.

6. REQUESTING PROCEDURE

· Any SUBCONTRACTOR requiring Scaffolding shall prepare and submit

ATTACHMENT-2 (SCAFFOLDING REQUEST) to the CONTRACTOR’s Scaffolding
Coordinator through the relevant Discipline if a scaffold subcontractor is used or
direct the Subcontractor Scaffold Coordinator if the scaffold erection is part of the
Subcontractor’s scope of work..
· The CONTRACTORS’ Scaffolding Coordinator shall review the request and survey
the worksite to identify suitable type of scaffolding according to ATTACHMENT-3
(TYPE OF SCAFFOLDING).
· He shall evaluate the Authority Level of Scaffolding based on ANNEX-4&5.
· If any scaffolding request falls in to ATTACHMENT8, LEVEL-2 or 3, the
CONTRACTOR’S Scaffolding Coordinator shall discuss the erection with the
Requester and CONTRACTOR’s Discipline Head for details before any erection
begins.
· After such evaluation the Scaffolding Coordinator shall submit a “SCAFFOLDING
REQUEST” to the CONTRACTOR’S Area Construction Manager to seek approval
of erection.
· After obtaining approval from the CONTRACTOR’S Area Construction Manager,
the CONTRACTOR’S Scaffolding Coordinator shall retain one copy of the
“SCAFFOLDING REQUEST”, the remaining parts shall be handed to the
Scaffolding Subcontractor or scaffolding group as a Work Instruction.
· Upon receipt of the “SCAFFOLDING REQUEST”, the Scaffolding Subcontractor or
the scaffolding group shall register the request in the logbook prior to commencing
the work.
7) INCIDENT REPORTING:
All incidents including near misses shall be immediately reported via the Project
incident reporting and management procedure.

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 Scaffolding Request Process Form – if a Scaffold Subcontractor is used

7. ERECTION

7.1 Competent Person

· Only qualified and competent workmen shall erect scaffolding. They shall be
accredited by the CONTRACTOR’S Scaffolding Coordinator. If necessary the
subcontractor may need to demonstrate to CONTRACTOR the competency of
scaffolders by written and/or practical examination. Copies of credentials from

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 previous Projects or certifying agencies will need to be reviewed during the
evaluation of the scaffolder or scaffolding supervisor.
· All scaffolders will be in good physical conditions and mentally alert at all times.
They shall be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. Those working at
heights will be screened to verify absence of any phobias or physical limitations.
· All such qualified and competent workmen shall perform the work under the
supervision of the Subcontractor’s Scaffolding Supervisor. The supervisor shall be
accredited by the CONTRACTOR Scaffolding Coordinator.
· Prior to start of the work, a copy of the Scaffolding Supervisor certification shall be
submitted to the CONTRACTOR’s Scaffolding Coordinator and Field SHES
Director for review and concurrence.
· Records shall be maintained for each scaffolder and supervisors. CONTRACTOR
shall endorse Subcontractors’ Project specific authorization card which will serve as
evidence that the scaffolder or scaffold supervisor has met Project Prerequisites.
The authorization card (sample provided by CONTRACTOR) shall show all
limitations (i.e. helper, ground work only, erector at certain heights, etc). A hard hat
sticker will also be provided to each approved scaffolder for identification purposes.
The authorization card is subject to cancellation (temporary or permanent) based
on unsafe behaviour, incidents, etc.
· The control of falling objects shall be planned into each scaffold. Use of fans, nets,
catch platforms, guarded ground areas shall be fully used to ensure personnel
below are not struck by object that may accidentally fall. Persons deliberating
throwing object below or across to others will be removed from the Project.

7.2 Behaviour
· It is not acceptable for scaffolders to be perched on tubes, unless Scaffolders wear
a safety harness with a Y lanyard and one shock absorber to enable 100% tie-off to
an approved anchorage point at all times. Tie off to the vertical scaffolding is not
approved unless performed via the benefit of a properly designed and fabricated tie
off strap or device which meets Project requirements. All Scaffolders will have
completed CONTRACTOR’S Fall Prevention and Protection Course prior to
erecting or dismantling scaffolding.
· Scaffolder shall work from a minimum of a three boards when erecting scaffolds.
Same for dismantling.
· A properly fabricated and manufactured ladder shall be used for access to the
working level. Ladders shall be properly positioned throughout the vertical height of
the scaffolding. Yo-Yo’s (self retracting lifelines), rope grabs and/or rest platforms
shall be provided and used in accordance with the CONTRACTORS’ fall Prevention
and Protection program. Ladder fall prevention and protection shall be reviewed
and approved by the CONRACTORS’ SHE Manager and CONTRACTORS’
Scaffolding Coordinator. Ladders shall be placarded by the manufacture identifying
capacity and precautions. Ladders will be inspected along with scaffolding on a
weekly basis by the scaffold inspector.
All scaffold builders are required to utilize fall protection systems and be tied off to
an approved anchor point100% of the times without exception. Combine
usage of multiple fall arrest devices may be needed to achieve the requirement
during erecting, modifying and dismantling scaffolding.
Personnel who use scaffolding will be required to wear a full body safety harness
with a double-lanyard with individual shock absorber to ensure its immediate

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 availability should it ever be needed. “Tie off” on a completed, green tagged,
scaffold is not mandatory.
· All scaffolding materials must be inspected by a designated competent person
(scaffold inspector) prior to use with records maintained to show evidence of the
inspection, condition, etc. Material found to be in poor or questionable condition
will not be used and isolated in a quarantine area for safe keeping prior to
destruction.
· Scaffolders shall use ratchet type wrenches to tighten couplings and the wrenches
shall be provided with wrist straps to prevent wrenches from falling below.
Couplings and other loose material shall be contained to prevent them from falling
below.
· Work crews using scaffolding shall secure their hand tools with a hand line secured
to their wrist or object to prevent tools from falling below should they dislodge.
· Work crews using and working on scaffolding shall provided fire protection
safeguards when performing hot work. Fire extinguishers shall be provided for
each hot work location and other precautions as stipulated in the Hot Work Permit.

7.3 Material Handling

Hand passing (hand balling) will be the normal method of erecting scaffolding. Throwing is
not permitted. Where scaffolding consists of a considerable number of LIFTS a pulley wheel
(gin wheel) must be used provided the following requirements are met: -
· The cantilevered tube for the pulley wheel shall be properly secured to the inside
and outside STANDARD using DOUBLE-Couplers. Both STANDARDS shall be
diagonally braced and shall not project more than 750mm beyond the scaffold,
unless adequately supported.
· The rope shall have a minimum diameter of 18 mm and shall be checked regularly
on a daily basis by the Scaffolding Supervisor and shall be discarded if found unfit
for use.
· The maximum load to be lifted by a pulley wheel shall not exceed 50kg
whenever materials are raised or lowered, it shall either be in a sack or an
approved bag, not in a bucket.
· All gin wheels are considered rigging tackle and will be inspected by the designated
person at least quarterly and colour coded. Inspection registers shall be maintained.
Users shall conduct a visual inspection of their gin wheels prior to each use with
defects or questionable conditions reported to supervision for immediate corrective
action. Note: the spindle of all gin wheels requires close inspection for excessive
beyond normal wear and tear. Only trained personnel shall use gin wheels.

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7.4 Housekeeping & Material Storage
· Tubes or boards being used in the construction of Scaffolding shall be stored flat in
a neat and tidy manner (e.g. scaffold tubular rack). They shall not be stacked
vertically against the scaffold.
· Scaffold board should be stacked no more than 20 high bonded together with short
timber battens, and placed on level timbers, off the ground for protection from
surface water. Boards should be protected from weather and have a free circulation
of air.
· Loose tubes, fittings, boards or tools shall not be left on scaffolding.

7.5 Near to Water

· For works near to water where the danger of drowning exists, workmen shall wear
(in addition to their body harness) self-righting buoyancy aids and sufficient number
of life buoys attached to a tag-line shall be permanently located at the point(s) of
danger.
· Where there is a chance for a person to fall into the water, it is required to supply a
standby boat crewed by a competent crew.

7.6 Notice for Under Erection

· Requires scaffold builders to restrict access (e.g. barricades, signs and attendants)
to hazardous areas where scaffolding is being erected, maintained, modified, and

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· SCAFFTAG shall be secured to the lowest level of a ladder with the prohibitive sign
“DO NOT USE SCAFFOLD” facing outwards.
· Where scaffolding is left in an incomplete state, a notice shall be secured to the
lower LIFT stating “Danger Incomplete Scaffolding Keep Off”. And access ladder
should be blocked to access.
· This notice shall be in English and other appropriate languages as well as
pictogram.
· Utilizes a highly visible multi-colour tagging system which identifies if a scaffold is
safe for use or not (i.e. Scaff-Tag system or equivalent):
a) Green Tag – scaffold is 100% complete and safe for access
b) Red Tag – scaffold is incomplete and is not safe to use
c) Capacity: Scaff tags will show max. platform load ratings in KG
per square meters (light, medium and heavy duty). Duty rating
shall not be exceeded.

7.7 Other Requirements

· Prohibits use of different types of scaffolding systems (e.g. tube and
coupler, modular, fabricated frame) at the same scaffold.
· Requires scaffolding to be erected, maintained, modified,
dismantled, and inspected by designated competent persons who
have completed Project Competency prerequisites.
· Requires each scaffold to be inspected by a designated competent
person before each work shift, after any modifications, and after any
event that may have caused damage to the scaffold
· Prohibits personnel from using scaffolding to either hang or support
materials for which it is not designed, or using scaffolding as a
structure to pull against in order to move materials. Scaffolding shall
not be used beyond its intended purpose of supporting people and
tools.
· Prohibits wooden scaffold planks from being in close proximity to
heat sources (ie. Post weld heat treatment). Rule of thumb is at least 12
inches clearance from heat sources or further per JSA requirements.

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 · Complex scaffolding such as hanging scaffolding as well as
Scaffolding 35 meters in height or more shall be properly
engineered.
· It is prohibited to use barricade tape for fall protection. Openings shall be
closed via scaffold tubing. Where it is necessary to open a scaffold guard
rail an additional rail system shall be installed prior to opening of the
intended rail.
· Users of scaffolds have a duty and responsibility to keep all platforms clean
and tidy throughout the work day with thorough housekeeping at the end of
the shift. Craft supervisors have a duty to inspect all scaffolds after work
to ensure platforms are clean and fire safe.
· Where scaffolds are needed to support night activity sufficient illumination
shall be provided at levels prescribed by the CONTRACTOR’S
illumination policy. Halogen lamps shall be maintained at least 12 inches
from combustible planks.
· Crafts using scaffolding during welding shall never use scaffolding
components as a return circuit. This is unsafe and a fire hazard.

7.8 Inspection and Records

All scaffolding shall be inspected prior to use and at seven-day periods thereafter based on
ANNEX-6 (SCAFFOLDING CHECK LIST).
The Subcontractor Scaffolding Inspector shall be a trained, qualified and accredited by
CONTRACTOR.
Unless the Scaffolding Inspector finds the Scaffolding acceptable for use, access to
Scaffolding shall be blocked by a SCAFFTAG and this shall be indicated with the prohibitive
sign facing outwards.
Other signs indicating “Danger, Do Not Use” shall be placed at all access points to the
scaffolding. Wherein practical, fixed barriers will also be installed to prevent access.
These actions shall be in force until such times as the Scaffolding Inspector declares the
Scaffolding safe for use.
The Scaffolding Inspector shall initially complete the green side of the SCAFFTAG tag when
he finds the Scaffolding to be acceptable for use and the following details shall be entered: -
· The reference number of the scaffold, corresponding to the relevant entry in the
scaffolding register.
· Date of Scaffolding erection.
· The location of the scaffold.
· Type of scaffold and platform load ratings in Kg per square meter.
· Category of scaffold (BS or JIS&KIS)
· Name of requester.
· Scaffolding Inspector’s signature and date of his signing.
Upon re-inspection, the Scaffolding Inspector shall date and sign the yellow side of the
insert card and return it to the SCAFFTAG cardholder, green side facing outwards.

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 The Scaffolding register shall be kept by the approved Scaffolding Supervisor and shall be
updated with all SCAFFTAG information immediately following each initial inspection or re-
inspection.

8. ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 Abbreviation
ATTACHMENT 2 Scaffolding Request Form
ATTACHMENT 3 Type of Scaffolding (1/6) Standard Independent Tied Scaffold
ATTACHMENT 4 Type of Scaffolding (2/6) Access Birdcage Scaffold
ATTACHMENT 5 Type of Scaffolding (3/6) Tubular Slung (hanging) Scaffold
ATTACHMENT 6 Type of Scaffolding (4/6, 5/6) Scaffolding Tower (Static/Mobile)
ATTACHMENT 7 Type of Scaffolding (6/6) System Scaffold
ATTACHMENT 8 Authority Level
ATTACHMENT 9 Authorization Flow
ATTACHMENT 10 Scaffolding Check List (1/2)
ATTACHMENT 11 Scaffolding Check List (2/2)

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ATTACHMENT 1 : Abbreviation
Abbreviation Terms
BASE-PLATE A metal base for distributing the load from a STANDARD.
A timber (normally a short Scaffolding board) used to spread the
SOLE-PLATE
load from BASE-PLATE over an extended area.
BASE-JACK Base plate which has means of vertical adjustment
A swivelling wheel secured to the base of a vertical member for the
CASTER
purpose of mobilising the scaffold
STANDARD A vertical tube used to transmit the load to ground level.
A horizontal tube secured by two or more STANDARD, it prevents
LEDGER
STANDARD from bending and acts as a support for TRANSOM.
A tube connecting the outer LEDGER to the inner LEDGER, it forms
TRANSOM
the working platform.
A tube incorporated diagonally across two or more tubes in
BRACE
Scaffolding and secured to them in order to ensure stability.
Assembly of components which provide shear stiffness in the
horizontal planes, e.g. by decking component, frame, framed panels,
PLAN BRACE
diagonal braces and rigid connections between transoms and
ledgers or other items used for horizontal bracing.
COUPLER A device used to fix two scaffold tubes together
A fitting used to fix Scaffolding tubes together at load bearing
DOUBLE-Couplers
location.
A fitting, which fits over a Scaffolding tube and is used to join one
SWIVEL-Couplers
tube to another at non-load bearing location.
SAFETY
A coupler added to joint under load to give security to the coupler(s)
COUPLER OF
carrying the load
CHECK COUPLER
GUARDRAIL A tube secured onto the Scaffolding to prevent the fall of a person.
A metal or other fender filling the gap between the guardrail and toe
BRICK GUARD board, and sometimes incorporating one or both of these
component.
SIDE Set of components forming a barrier to protect people from the risk
PROTECTION of falling and to retain materials.
A board positioned along the edge of a platform to prevent persons,
TOE-BOARD
tools and materials falling from the platform.
LIFT The height between LEDGER and / or TRANSOM.
BAY The horizontal distance between two adjacent STANDARDS.
A white plastic holder, marked in red, with the international
SCAFFTAG prohibitive sign and the words “Do not use Scaffolding”, with an
insert card, green on one side and yellow on the other.
A fitting, which fits inside a Scaffolding tube and is used to join one
JOINT-PIN
tube to another, end to end.
SLEEVE
A coupler used for joining two tubes coaxially end to end
COUPLER
TIEBACK A tube used to tie Scaffolding into a secure anchorage.

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 Abbreviation Terms
A purpose made Prefabricated beam incorporated into a Scaffolding
PREFABRICATED structure to form a bridge where an extended distance between
BEAM STANDARD is necessary. Prefabricated beams of various types
are available such as Truss beam or Ladder beam.
BIRDCAGE
Scaffold structure comprising a grid of standards and decked area
SCAFFOLD
usually intended for working or storage.
FREE STANDING A scaffold which is not attached to any other structure and is stable
SCAFFOLD against overturning on its own account or, if necessary, assisted by
guys or rakers and anchors.
INDEPENDENT A scaffold which has two lines of standard, one line supporting the
TIED SCAFFOLD outside of the deck and one the inside. The transoms are not built
into the wall of the building. It is not free standing, being supported
laterally by the building.
System in which transoms and standards are separate components
MODULAR
and where the standards provide facilities at predetermined
SYSTEM
(modular) intervals for the connection for other scaffold components.
SLUNG A scaffold hanging on tubes, ropes or chains from a structure
SCAFFOLD overhead. It is not capable of being moved or lowered.
SUSPENDED A scaffold hanging on ropes which is cable of being suspended or
SCAFFOLD raised and lowered.

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ATTACHMENT 2 : Scaffolding Request Form

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Attachment 3: Type of Scaffold 1/6
Standard Typical Independent Tie Scaffold
Independent Note: Both BS and JIS/KIS material shall be applicable
Tied
Scaffold 1/2

Fig 1

A standard independent tied scaffold consists of a double row of upright,

with each row parallel to the building. The inner row is set as close to the
building as practicable. The distance between the lines of uprights should
be the minimum necessary to accommodate the required number of boards
and toe boards.
Longitudinal bracing (Also called façade bracing) is required to be fitted to
the scaffold either by:
· Continuous bracing extending to full height of the scaffold and fitted
as one set of bracing for every five bays on scaffold.
· Or
Fitted over one of two bays in every five as zigzag to the top of the scaffold.
Ledger bracing should be fixed to alternate pairs of standards and all lifts
except working lifts in order to provide unhindered access.
Independent tied scaffolds may be sheeted, fitted with debris nets or un-
sheeted. To minimise frictional forces. It is recommended that sheeting and
netting should always be fitted to the outside of the scaffold members.

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 Plan brace should be required to be fitted between adjacent tie positions
and under the platform level. The minimum frequency of plan bracing
should be one braced panel every 10 bays and every 4 lifts.
Standard A variation may be adopted in which the row of standards nearest to the
Independent building can be set back about 300mm from the building face. This means
Tied that one of the boards of the platform can be laid between the inside row of
Scaffold 2/2 the standards and the building face.
The standards should be connected with ledgers parallel to building and
fixed with right angled couplers. Transoms are then fixed to the ledgers with
couplers to support the recommended platform widths.
Sway bracing is required at intervals not to exceeding 30m

Table of Self regulations

All independent tower scaffolds shall be built in accordance with the table
below. Should scaffold other than specified in the table, it must be specially
designed and gotten the approval from CJJV prior to erection.

Table 1

Distributed
Max. widths using
load on Max Bay
Duty Use of platform number of 225mm
Platforms length (m)
platforms board
(kn/m2)
BS JIS/KIS BS JIS/KIS BS JIS/KIS BS JIS/KIS
Inspection,
Very light painting, Stone
0.75 0.75 2 1 3 3 2.4 1.8
duty cleaning &
Access
Plastering,
Painting stone
Light duty cleaning 1.5 1.5 2 1 4 4 2.4 1.8
Glazing&
painting
General
building work,
including
General brickwork,
2 2 2 1 5 4 2.1 1.5
Purpose window and
mullion, fixing,
rendering,
plastering
Bick/Block
Heavy duty work, Heavy 2.5 N/A 2 N/A 5 N/A 2 N/A
cladding
Masonry work,
Masonry or concrete block
3 N/A 1 N/A 6 N/A 1.8 N/A
special duty work, and very
heavy cladding

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 Where scaffolding is erected around tanks/spheres or other large size of
vessels. It will be permissible to overlap the boards forming the working
Tank & platform.
Vessel Except for the above, all other conditions shall be complying with the
general requirements as specified under Independent Scaffolding.

Attachment 4: Type of Scaffold 2/6

Access Typical Access Birdcage Scaffold
Birdcage Note: Both BS and JIS/KIS material shall be applicable
Scaffolds

Fig 2
A birdcage scaffold consists of mass of standards arranged at regular
intervals in parallel lines, usually evenly spaced apart. These standards
are laced together with a grid of ledgers and transoms at every lift height.
The top lift is boarded to form the access platform for work on ceilings and
soffits, e.g. to fix lighting, ventilation or sprinklers over an inside area.
There are two types of birdcage:
1. Birdcages with more than one lift in the height.
2. Single lift birdcages.

The standard should be a maximum of 2.1m in each direction.

In the case of a birdcage scaffold covering a large plan area. The width of
the edge bays may be reduced to three, or four or five boards to meet the
requirements of particular type of access required round the edges.

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 Ledgers and transoms should be fixed to the standards with right angle
couplers. In the top lift, transoms should be fixed to the ledgers with putlog
couplers. Transoms to the working lifts in the side bays may be fixed to the
ledgers to provide level support for the decking.

All birdcage scaffolds require to be braced and/or tied to ensure they are
stable. The standards have to be adequately braced to be strong enough
to carry the vertical loading. Birdcages should be stiff enough to resist
lateral sway and horizontal loads and be safe from overturing. External
birdcages should be braced to resist wind forces and anchored when
necessary.
The need for plan bracing should be considered for free standing
birdcages.

External Birdcage
Bracing should be provided at the rate of one brace for every six standards
in each line.
Bracing in each direction should preferable be attached to the ledgers or
transoms by right angle coupler or, if this is not possible, to the standards
by means of swivel couplers.

Internal Birdcage
Where and adjacent structure is available, a birdcage should be stabilised
from it. It possible, all four sides should be secured. Where two opposite
wall are available, it is sufficient to arrange tubes to butt against them from
each side, but if only one is available, it is necessary to provide a tow-way
tie.

Table of Self regulations

All independent tower scaffolds shall be built in accordance with the table
below. Should scaffold other than specified in the table, it must be specially
designed and gotten the approval from CJJV prior to erection.

Table 2
JIS/KIS BS
Transverse Spacing 1.2m 2.1m
Ledger Spacing 1.8m 2.1m
Live load 0.75kn/m2 0.75kn/m2
Maximum Height 31m 35m

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Attachment 5: Type of Scaffold 3/6

Typical Tubular Slung Scaffold

Tubular Note: Both BS and JIS/KIS material shall be applicable
Slung
(hanging)
Scaffold

Fig3
A tubular slung hanging scaffold is suspended by means of tubular
members (see figures above). Attention must be paid to obtaining a firm
and secure anchorage for the suspended platform. The roof structure,
cross girders and their supporting members should be carefully inspected
to ensure that they are fully capable of bearing the weight of the platform
and the people working on it, and the contractor’s written assurance of
suitability obtained.
Suspension
The vertical suspension tubes should be securely anchored by the
supporting structure and to the ledgers by load-bearing couplers. At the
upper and lower ends of the vertical tubes, check couplers with butts
should be fixed, so arranged as to supplement the load bearing couplers.
Wherever possible, vertical tubes should be in one length.
Where joints are necessary the tubes should be overlapped at least
610mm (2’) secured with at least two couplers.
Where tubular hangers are longer than 6.096m (20’) two ledgers should be
fixed at least 600 mm (2’00”) apart at the lower end to which the next set of
hangers will be connected. Safety couplers should also be fixed above the
Top connection.

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 Ledgers
Ledgers should span suspension points set at not more than 2.4m. The
ledger spacing should be designed in accordance with the spacing of the
suspension points and the design loading.
Transoms
Transoms should be secured to the ledger or hangers with right angle
couplers and spaced no further than 1.5m apart.

Loading
The platform must be strong enough to carry at least 0.75kn/m2
Table of Self regulations
All tubular slung scaffolds shall be built in accordance with the table below.
Should scaffold other than specified in the table, it must be specially
designed and gotten the approval from CJJV prior to erection.

Table 3
JIS/KIS BS
Transverse Spacing 1.2m 1.5m
ledger Spacing 1.8m 2.4m
Live load 0.75kn/m2 0.75kn/m2

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Attachment 6: Type of Scaffold 4/6 5/6
Scaffolding Typical Mobil and Static Tower
Tower Note: Only BS material shall be applicable

Scaffolding tower
Free standing Towers
Free standing structure which are self-supporting and do not depend totally
on other structures of their rigidity or stability. Three classes of these
structures are generally recognised.

1. Light Duty Access Tower

Stationary and mobile for use inside buildings (Imposed load not
greater than 1.5kn/m2)

2. Light Duty Access Tower

Stationary and mobile for use in the open (Imposed load not greater
than 1.5kn/m2)

3. Heavy Duty Towers

These are always built to design details.

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 Mobile tower only
Joints in standards should only be made with sleeve or parallel coupler.
Wheels or castors not less than 125mm in diameter and fitted with brakes
which cannot be released accidentally should be locked into the base of the
standards. The safe working load should be marked on the castor wheel.
Access
Ladder should be fixed to narrowest side of the tower. Preferably inside the
base area. It may be upright or angled. All usual ladder regulations apply.
Mobile and Static Tower
Dimension will vary according to need, but standards should never be less
than 1.2m or more than 2.7m apart.

Foot ties should be fixed approximately 150mm from the bottom of the
standards.

Except for the working platform, ledgers and transoms should be fixed to the
standards with right angle couplers.

Lift should not exceed 2.7m or be greater than the smallest base dimension.

Bracing is in two forms:

1. Plan bracing at the base, the working platform and at alternate lifts.

2. Diagonal bracing to the full height of the scaffold on all four sides.

Plan bracing should be fixed to the standards with right angle couplers.
Diagonal Bracing should be fixed to the ledgers and transoms by right angle

The height to base ration should not be greater than shown below for each
type of structure.

Table 4
Stationary internal tower 4 to 1
Stationary external tower 3.5 to 1
Mobile internal tower 3/5 to 1
Mobile external tower 3 to 1

The recommended maximum freestanding height for static towers is 10.8m

The working platform should be fully and closely boarded to an area of at

least 1.2m x 1.2m.

Transoms should be spaced at not more than 1.5m intervals

A distributed load on the platform of a light duty tower should not exceed
1.5kn/m2

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 Guard rails and boards will be necessary o all four sides, and the toe boards
must rise at least 150mm above platform level. Guard rails must be at least
910mm above the platform with the distance between the top of the toe
board and the guard rail not exceeding 470mm.
Operation
Mobile towers shall only be sued and moved on firm and level surface.

Under no circumstances shall horizontal forces be applied at the level of the

working platform.

Under no circumstances shall mobile towers be moved with men or material

on the working plat form.

Attachment 7: Type of Scaffold 6/6

SYSTEM Where System Scaffolding is being erected it shall be constructed in strict

SCAFFOLD compliance with the manufacturers’ instructions. Different manufacturer
systems shall not be intermixed, it is however permissible to use standard
tube and Couplers with any one system. A copy of the manufacturer’s
instructions shall be submitted to the Site HSE Manager for review and
approval.

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ATTACHMENT 8: Authority Level
LEVEL-1 Any Scaffolding not exceeding the specification table below, can be
Standard constructed under the control of the Scaffolding Subcontractor’s foreman.
Scaffold Maximum Bay Span for Mobile tower shall be 2.7m.
Maximum Loads on Platforms Max No.
Maximum
of
2 2 BAY Span
KN/m Kg/m Kg/Platform Person/Platform Platforms
(m)
Per BAY
2.0 204 350 2 men + 100 kg 2 2.4
LEVEL-2 Abnormally large or complex structures, which do not fall within the accepted
Special criteria of the table above, such complex scaffolding, shall require a closer
Scaffold review by the Scaffolding Subcontractor’s Supervisor and CONTRACTOR’s
Scaffolding Coordinator. They shall verify whether the design of Scaffolding
requires design calculations and/or off-site design checks defined in BS
standard.

If off-site design checks are not required the Scaffolding Subcontractor’s Site
Manager shall prepare a method statement and sketch, then
CONTRACTOR’s Area Construction Manager shall review this method
statement. Dismantling shall be included.

The erection shall be executed under the direct supervision of the Scaffolding
Subcontractor’s Supervisor. Upon completion of the erection works,
CONTRACTOR’s Scaffold Coordinator shall verify the structure for
compliance.

LEVEL-3 All out spec of the scaffold specified in the Attachment 3 shall require an off-
Designed site design check by a Professional Engineer. This shall be initiated by the
Scaffold Scaffolding Subcontractor and submitted along with drawings, calculations
and method statements (inclusive of dismantling work).

The CONTRACTOR Field SHES Director and the Construction Manager

shall review the method statement in terms of safety and verify the
constructability. The works shall not commence until all the required
documents, drawings and method statements are reviewed and approved,
and properly available at the work place.

The Scaffolding Subcontractor’s Supervisor shall, on full time basis,

supervise the execution of the works. Upon completion of the erection works,
CONTRACTOR’s Scaffold Coordinator shall witness the inspection by
Professional Engineer to confirm the structure for compliance.

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ATTACHMENT 9: Authorization Flow

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ATTACHMENT 10 : Scaffolding Check List (1/2)
Category Inspection Item Judge
Storage Scaffolding materials shall be properly stored on designated areas
or compounds.
Where materials are being stored at the site of erection for
immediate use, they shall be stored in a neatly and orderly manner,
in order not to present a safety hazard or block access routes.
· Tubes shall be sorted and stored by length.
· Couplers shall be sorted and stored by types.
· Boards shall be stacked no more than 3 m high.
Foundation The foundations of scaffolding shall be levelled and adequate to
carry the imposed load.
BASE-PLATE shall be placed under every STANDARD irrespective
of the foundation surface.
BASE-PLATE shall be 5x150x150mm mild steel with the centre
shank of minimum 50 mm high.
SOLEPLATE shall be placed under every BASE-PLATE, where the
foundation is other than concrete or metal plate decking. This rule
shall also apply to open deck grating and unpaved areas.
The minimum SOLEPLATE requirements, 450mm x 250mm t=35
for firm ground, 760mm x 250mm t=35 for soft ground.
Are foundations must be protected from any ground works

Excavation work shall be not permitted within 1m of scaffolding to

avoid undermining.
Scaffolding JIS-G3444/STK 500 or BS 1139/BS EN 39 (no mixture of materials
Tubes is allowed.).
Tubes shall be straight to the eye and free of cracks, splits, and
excessive corrosion.
The ends shall be cut square with the axis of the tube and
chamfered.
No tube will be painted, the only acceptable coating shall be
galvanising.
No black steel tube shall be used.
Any tube requiring a high degree of maintenance shall be
discarded.
Scaffolding Scaffolding board shall be made of wood or steel. The thickness of
Board Scaffolding Board may vary depending on type of wood (material)
however it shall comply with the mechanical strength specified by
international standard.
When Gas / Hydrocarbon have been introduced to any part of the
plant, wooden board shall be minimized in use.

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 Wooden boards shall be square cut
not fall into following conditions: -
· Have a knot larger than 50 mm diameter, edge knots exceed
50% of the thickness.
· Warped or splits, cracks, burns, oil stains or projecting nails
· Painted or treated in any other way, which may conceal defects
Couplers All Couplers shall be kept clean and lightly oiled to prevent rust.
Couplers shall be inspected before use by Scaffolding Supervisor
prior to use and any Couplers found to be broken or rusty shall be
discarded.
Standard The spacing between STANDARD is determined by the intended
use of the scaffold.
Extension joints in STANDARD can be made with Sleeve Coupler,
The location of joints must be staggered.
i.e. they must not occur at the same level in adjacent STANDARD.
All STANDARD shall be secured with horizontal tube at not more
than 460 mm height from ground with DOUBLE-Couplers as foot-
tie.
At grade/walk-way level these tubes to be marked as obstacles.
Ledger LEDGER must be located to the inward of STANDARD and
secured by DOUBLE-Couplers.
The vertical distance between LEDGER (LIFT) shall not exceed 2.0
m.
JOINT-PINS are not acceptable.

LEDGER joints on the same LIFT and in adjacent LIFT should not
occur in the same bay.

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ATTACHMENT 11 : Scaffolding Check List (2/2)
Category Inspection Item Judge
Transom TRANSOM should be secured to LEDGER using DOUBLE-
Couplers.
Spacing of TRANSOM shall not be more than 1.2 m.
Both edges of SCAFFOLD-BOARD must be supported by
TRANSOM at within 50~150 mm of the edge.
Tieback Those scaffolding not bound to structure/equipment, must be
provided with a TIEBACK at every second LIFT and every three
STANDARD.
The anchorage point of TIEBACK must be secured to withstand the
load imposed upon it.
The handrail of structures/equipments shall not be used as an
anchorage point for Tieback’s.
Where scaffolding has been sheeted out with tarpaulins,
consideration will be given to additional wind loading and the
insertion of additional TIEBACK.
Tiebacks shall be positive two-way ties. Preferably TIEBACK shall
utilize beam clamps or Box ties. (i.e. An assembly of tubes and
Couplers forming a frame round a part of the structure or equipment
to prevent movement of the Scaffolding either into or away from the
building or structure.
If it is not possible to provide TIEBACK, then extend scaffolding as
Pyramid shape to achieve the ratio of height and width of scaffolding
as 3:1.
Brace All scaffolding shall be braced in both directions extending to the full
height.
Facade cross brace shall be repeated at a maximum distance of
every 30 metres.
LEDGER-to-LEDGER bracing shall be repeated at every alternate
set of STANDARD.
Splice in BRACE shall be made with two pieces of SWIVEL-
Couplers.
JOINT-PIN is not acceptable.
Where BRACE are to be clamped to TRANSOM, DOUBLE-Couplers
must be used.
Working Working platforms to be a minimum of three scaffolding boards.
Platform All working platforms shall be close boarded with boards butted
together end to end.
Each individual board shall always be securely lashed.
Top GUARDRAIL shall be provided at the inside of STANDARD on
all working platforms.
Top GUARDRAIL shall be minimum 0.95m
TOE-BOARD including stop end boards shall be fitted to all working
platforms.
The minimum height of TOE-BOARD shall be 150 mm.

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 Intermediate GUARDRAIL shall be provided at the space between
the top of the TOE-BOARD.
The underside of intermediate GUARDRAIL shall not exceed 470
mm.
Ladders Ladders shall be made of steel or aluminium and only properly
manufactured.
Homemade ladders are strictly forbidden.
They shall be checked and approved by Scaffolding Supervisor,
before use and during the weekly Scaffolding inspection.
Ladders shall not be painted or treated in any other way likely to
conceal defects.
Ladders shall be based on a sound footing, they shall be lashed or
secured at both the foot and near the top.
Ladder shall be less than 5 m length and long ladders shall be
supported and lashed at their mid point.
The angle at which the ladder is set shall 75° or 300 mm out for
every 1.2 m of vertical length and shall project beyond platforms by a
minimum distance of 1 m.

Ladders may be on the outside of Scaffolding for the first two LIFTs
above ground level.
In every other instance, the ladder run shall be internal to the
scaffold.
Internal ladders must have a single guardrail around the ladder
opening.
No scaffolding tubes shall be allowed to project into ladder access
area.
Unless a ladder is part of scaffolding (i.e. monkey ladder, stairs), it
shall be provided with side step as safe method of egress/ingress.
Protection During erection, modification and dismantling of the scaffolding, area
shall be properly barrier-off using the fence and signs for “Men
Working Overhead” in English & Russian.
Where it is likely that material may fall from Scaffolding, the entire
scaffolding shall be covered by netting.

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