Method Statement For Scaffolding Installation and Dismantling

Method Statement for Scaffolding Installation and Dismantling
1. SCOPE / OBJECTIVES
1. This method statement shall provide BQA of minimum guidelines to carry out
Scaffolding Works to allow safe means of access to work and accident-free
environment for GMCP SITE in accordance with the Project Specification.
2. This method statement will cover the following:
a) Installation of required safety working platform and temporary scaffolding
supports.
b) Proper control and utilization of scaffolding materials to avoid dismantling
and re-installation.
c) All system scaffolding erected, pipe and coupler scaffolding dismantling
and any alteration/modification on project as required.
2. REFERENCES
1. Project Scope of Works
2. Approved IFC Drawing
3. Local Scaffolding Regulation
4. Safety Requirements for Scaffolds
5. Work Permit System
3. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Project Engineer /Construction Foreman shall be responsible for the implementation
of this method statement.
2. Safety In-charge shall be fully responsible to ensure that the all works carried out at
the site shall meet the Safety, Environment (HSE) and Security Standards.
3. Scaffolding Supervisor/Foreman shall be responsible for the supervision and
implementation at site to ensure of the following:
a) All workers are conforming to project safety procedures /regulations.
b) There is a safe access provided for scaffolders to work.
c) All scaffolds are erected in accordance with project scaffolding procedure.
d) Materials and workers are sufficient to meet site scaffolding requirements.
e) Proper housekeeping is maintained within his control area.
f) All documents needed are discussed and disseminate to “pre-talk” (PPE’s
inspection, work request, safety report, etc).
4. Scaffolding Foreman to ensure of the following: Direct supervision of any scaffold
erection, and dismantling, alteration or modification.
a) To oversee scaffolding activities under his areas of responsibility.
b) Sufficient scaffolding materials required for the job.
c) Scaffolders are trained for their assigned task.
d) Erected scaffolds are complete and in safe manner.
5. Scaffolding Inspector
a) Inspection of scaffolding at all working level upon notification from
supervisor that scaffold is safe and complete.
b) Update as required, modification work or adverse weather conditions.
c) Erected scaffold structures shall be inspected daily prior to use for
stability and safety.
6. Safety Supervisor shall be responsible in monitoring safety aspects and ensuring that
the work is done. He/She shall discuss to the workers the characteristics of related
materials and status of work area giving reminders as an additional point to injury and
incident free environment.
4. PROCEDURE
4.1 General Requirements
1. Scaffolding materials shall be inspected prior to delivery at site. All scaffolding
materials should be examined by scaffolding supervisor/Safety Officer and be fit to
use. Any material found to be in bad condition shall not be delivered to site.
2. Temporary lay-down yard shall be made available at site with proper signage and
barricade. If necessary, Mobile Crane shall be used for lifting of scaffolding materials
during loading and unloading.
3. Scaffolding materials should be properly segregated and arranged to maintain
cleanliness around work areas. All scaffold materials shall be stacked on wooden
pallets.
4. Required tools should be inspected and ready for use prior to erection / installation.
5. Scaffolding hand tools shall be secured by nylon rope attached to scaffolder`s body
harness to prevent from falling.
6. Static towers should have a metal base plate and be erected on a leveled foundation.
7. Vertical members on system towers are placed on a base plate that are placed on sole
boards.
8. During scaffolding erection, all horizontal and vertical members shall be checked for
levelness using spirit level. Unleveled member to be corrected before continuing with
erection.
4.2 Preparatory Works

1. Prior to start of activity, secure work permit.
2. Provide sole board followed by base plate to install standard post on independent
scaffold.
3. Install bracing and supports as required.
4. Install pulleys at work where lifting of materials as required (truss beam location should
be attached).
a) Install a vertical scaffolding tube fixed with beam clamp to a nearest
structural beam girder together with double coupler prior to the attachment
of truss beam.
b) Two (2) manpower at each end should be assigned to pull the truss beam
while two (2) manpower were waiting prior for attachment at vertical tube
support.
c) Lay nylon rope attached to a pulley at both end location of truss prior for rig-
up.
d) Each platform on all working level shall be fully planked and provided with
guardrails (mid and top rails).
e) Platform`s toe board shall be secured with single clamp. Secure all scaffold
board and lapped boards down with tie- wire.
f) Access ladder shall be provided in a platform.
g) Housekeeping at worksite must be maintained. Excess material shall be
removed from the platform and brought to the temporary staging area.
h) Scaffolds shall be inspected by certified scaffold inspector person and
provided with green tag upon acceptance.
4.3 Installation
Scaffolding dimension and specification shall vary as per actual site condition or
requirement.
1. Cantilever Scaffolding
a) Install transom using beam clamp tightly and properly attach to flange of the
beam/column.
b) Install ledger as a main load bearer of the platform.
c) Diagonal support of the bracing shall be installed, attach to the ledger and
fix with double coupler.
d) Install wood plank and provide toe boards whereas fixed with single clip.
e) Install railing along the perimeter of the working platform.
f) Access ladder will be attached to the scaffold tube, secure with at least tie-
wire at the top, fix with single coupler with drop bar or swing bar.
2. Independent Scaffolding on Foundation Pedestal Works
a) Scaffolding at foundation and pedestal will be installed enough for rebar
works, formworks pouring, cleaning and other activities involved. Plan
bracings required together with tie-in point.
b) Provide sole board and base plate upon installation of standard post.
Erection of post shall be staggered.
c) Ledgers shall be fixed using double coupler.
d) Vertical bracing of platforms shall be not more than two (2) meters.
e) Install diagonal bracing to make the scaffold rigid.
f) Install planks. Provide toe board and railings.
g) Install ladder as required.
3. Mobile Scaffolding (as required)
a) Mobile scaffolding shall be erected on a hard surface; shall be plumb, level
and square; shall be horizontally and vertically braced.
b) Scaffold shall be built according to required height.
c) Mobile scaffold shall only be used and moved on surfaces sufficiently firm
and level to ensure stability. It shall be moved only by manually pushing or
pulling at the base.
d) No men, equipment or material shall be on working platform or elsewhere
on scaffold while in motion.
e) Caster wheel shall be lock at all time except during movement.
4. Drop bar at the access landing platform entrance of the scaffold shall be provided.
4.4 Dismantling
1. Upon completion of works on scaffolds and request for removal, scaffolds shall be
dismantled in opposite of scaffolding erection procedures. The last piece of scaffold
materials that has been installed will be the first to be removed.
2. Dismantling of scaffolding to be carried out by trained and competent scaffolders under
supervision of Supervisor / Foreman.
3. An assessment (by the supervisor) of the best method of scaffold dismantling will take
place that reduces overall risks, risk at falling materials and maintenance of the stability
of the structure.
4. No ties or bracing shall be removed in advance of general dismantling.
5. Working platforms will be dedusted and cleared of all materials and debris before
dismantling.
6. All possible access to the dismantled sections of scaffolding should be barred and a
warning sign displayed.
7. Tubes and fittings will be stacked at ground level unless the first lift has been designed
to support the extra loading.
8. Unauthorized personnel shall be restricted from areas where the dismantling of
scaffolding taking place.
5. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT (HSE)
1. Approved work permit specifying the purpose of scaffold should be obtained prior to
the start of scaffolding work.
2. Work execution shall be carried out in accordance with the method of statement.
3. Workers should wear proper PPE`s needed for the work. (ie., Full body harness,
safety shoes, safety goggles, long sleeve, safety hat)
4. Certified Permit and scaffolding supervisor/foreman shall be at work site during the
execution of work.
5. Full body harness shall be worn at all times when working at elevated platforms
1.8 meters and above with double lanyards and shock absorbers, 100% tie-off to be
maintained.
6. A ½” Ø wire rope must be provided for safety lifeline.
7. Safe access and required safe guard are in place.
8. Scaffolding bags shall be used to lift all scaffold couplers while in erection.
9. Scaffolding materials shall not be toss or drop during erection, modification and
dismantling.
10. Scaffolders shall establish proper body position and not awkward during handling
and erection of scaffolding materials.
11. Barricade to be provided, sign boards to be places.
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