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07) SWP-07 Safe Practices of Scaffold
07) SWP-07 Safe Practices of Scaffold
: SWP-07
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2. Scope : This procedure is applicable to all workplace. Where work is carried out at main
contractor/ client’s premises/ site and the main contractor/ client has a SWP, the
main contractor/ client’s SWP shall be followed.
4. Definition : Nil
5. Responsibility :
5.1 The Supervisor and Scaffold Supervisor are overall responsible for proper erection, alteration,
dismantling of scaffolding.
5.2 Qualified Scaffold Supervisor is responsible for regular monitoring of legal compliance.
6. Procedure :
6.1.1 The Supervisor and Scaffold Supervisor shall ensure that the affected area is barricaded to avoid
unnecessary incident. Scaffold Supervisor and Supervisor shall monitor the operation closely.
6.1.2 The Supervisor / Scaffold Supervisor shall check the certificate and valid permits of worker working on
the scaffolding.
6.1.3 The Supervisor / Scaffold supervisor shall ensure that the scaffold is being erected, added to, altered
or dismantled in accordance with the Factories (Scaffolds) Regulations 2004 and PE design.
6.1.4 Sub-contractor and site supervisor shall ensure that his worker use proper PPE i.e. safety belt,
lifeline, etc. when they are working on scaffold. Scaffold Supervisor / Supervisor shall monitor the
usage of PPE.
6.1.5 Only scaffold contractors approved by MOM will be allowed to erect scaffolds exceeding 4 meters in
height (with the exception of tower and trestle scaffolds).
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6.1.6 Scaffolds erected around buildings are to be provided with proper platforms at vertical interval not
more than 2 meters.
6.1.7 Prohibit the use of single row wooden scaffold because such scaffolds cannot cater for the placement
of work platforms.
6.1.8 Scaffolds to be fully enveloped with overlay nets to prevent incidents of person falling from height and
struck by falling objects.
6.2 Inspection
6.2.1 Supervisor / Scaffold Supervisor shall inspect the scaffolding at least once in a week (use
Attachment 7.2: 7.2 Weekly Inspection By Scaffold Supervisor and Attachment 7.3:
Checklist for Metal Scaffold) and also after severe weather conditions if it is likely to affect
its strength or stability or have been displaced any way.
6.2.2 During inspection they should carefully look for critical components of the scaffolding:
Working platform and its loading condition
Adequacy of tie back / tie rod, horizontal & cross bracing, guard rail / hand rail, sole
plate & base plate, proper joints
Firmness & availability of toe board, overhead protection, etc.
6.3.1 Supervisor / Scaffold Supervisor shall ensure that every part of the scaffold is fixed,
secured or placed in position as to prevent accidental displacement.
6.3.2 Sub-contractor shall rectify all the defects and deviations / displacement of component
immediately.
6.3.3 No person is allowed to open / dismantle any component of the scaffolding without prior
approval of PIC/ Scaffolding Supervisor.
6.4.1 During inspection, if Supervisor / Scaffold Supervisor come across with any non-
conformance they shall rectify it and inform the PM / PIC about the incident. The PM shall
take action against the responsible parties.
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6.5.1 Scaffold Supervisor shall keep all the inspection forms and other records as per the
Factories (Scaffolds) Regulations 2004 & Client’s requirement.
7. Attachment :
Use at least 500mm wide working platform while Don’t dismantle scaffold without a valid
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working on a scaffold. permit-to-work.
Remove concrete and all other debris from the Don’t work on a scaffold during severe
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working platform weather like rainstorm.
Follow emergency procedure i.e quickly & safely Don’t panic during emergency situation
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move toward the assemble area in case of fire. while working on a scaffold
Attachment 7.2
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Site :
Location of Scaffold:
Type of Scaffold :
Height of Scaffold :
Contractor
Conditions of
Components Correct
Scaffolds/
(inadequate, Method of Rectification
Scaffold Components Component
undersized, Installation Remarks
Corroded / bent
etc.) (Yes/No)
dented… etc
a. Ties-back Y/N
b. Cross Bracing Y/N
c. Horizontal Bracing Y/N
d. Joint Pins & Armlock Y/N
e. Base Plates / Sole Boards Y/N
f. Foundation Y/N
g. Working Platforms Y/N
h. Toe Boards Planks & Decking used
Y/N
for working platform
i. Guardrails (At roof top) Y/N
j. Housekeeping on scaffold Y/N
k. Debris netting Y/N
Others
Note:
1. This register shall be entered by a Scaffold Supervisor and shall be kept at the worksite for inspection by an Inspector,
pursuant to Factories Act (Chapter 104) - Factories (Scaffolds) Regulations. 2004
2. This inspection register should be kept available at the worksite for inspection by a Factory Inspector
3. If the scaffold is designed by a Professional Engineer (PE) the erection shall be done strictly according to the PE's design. A
copy of this design must be kept at the site for checking by an Inspector. If amendments are necessary, the PE must be
informed and design of scaffold amended by the PE accordingly.
Attachment 7.3
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Report of
S/N Items Remarks
Visit*
1. Record of Inspection
- Weekly scaffold register by qualified Scaffold Supervisor
2 Foundations
- Scaffold erected on firm ground
- Scaffold not endangered by open excavation
3 Sole plates
- Proper sole plates used
4. Base plates
- Proper base plates fitted to all standards or legs of scaffold
5. Foot-Ties
- Foot-Ties fitted to both inner and outer standards
6. Alignment of Scaffold Components
- Standards or Frames vertical
- Ledgers and transoms levelled
7. Torsion Cable
Tensioned torsion cable at every cantilever brack and C-Channel
8. Frames
- Standards connected end to end with either sleeve couplers or joint pins
At every 5 lifts of frame, tube or modular scaffold to bother inner and outer standards
- Closely decked isolated working platform with toe boards with guard rails
- Metal deckings are held down securely to prevent uplift and cantilever effects
- For timber and metal deckings, the plank used shall be at least 200mm wide and
38mm thick and it is not projecting beyond its end support by more than 4 times its
thickness
- The maximum loading for persons and materials on any work platform in any bay
shall not exceed (220 kgf) per square metre.
16. Peripheral Overhead Shelter
- Working Platform 500mm provided at working level erecting / dismantling the scaffold