Tower Scaffold Method Statement

METHOD STATEMENT FOR TOWER SCAFFOLD
BIBIYANA EXPANSION PROJECT

SEQUENCE OF BASIC ACTIVITY
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
1. Conduct daily tool box talk before start of work
1.1 Lack of PPE
1.1.1 Inspect,issue and control use of PPE
Scaffolding Supervisor
2. Prepare equipment and scaffold tools
2.2 Incorrect tools and equipment
2.1.1 Provide correct tools and equipment for the job
3. Transport scaffold materials using scaffold division

transportation
3.1 Slip and Tripping hazard
3.1.1 Stack materials in an orderly fashion
3.1.2 Wear proper PPE especially hand gloves
4. Check the area where the tower scaffold to be install
3.2 Un-safe loading and handling
3.2.1 Correct manual handling techniques
4.1 Unwanted objects,un even ground condition
4.1.1 Clear the area and compact the ground before work start
4.1.2 Barricade the working area with signage
5. The scaffold will be erected by minimum of 2 operatives

and will be erected in accordance with BS-EN 12811-1.
5.1 Not following the correct standards
5.1.1 Follow the BS-EN-12811-1 procedure
5.1.2 Proper PPE,Scaffold belts,tools
6. Sole board and base plate will be placed on the even and
stable ground surfaces at a distance appropriate to the
standards center for the weight capacity of the scaffold.
6.1 Not using sole board/base plate

Un even ground,scaffold may sink
6.1.1 Re-compact the ground
6.1.2 Proper PPE,Scaffold Belts,tools

7. The first pair of the standards will then be place on to the

sole boards and base plate and double couplers fitted at lift height.
7.1 wrong coupler use,standard may fall

Hand Injury,Slip/Trips
7.1.1 Double coupler must be use,provide rakers

7.1.3 Barricade the working area with warning signs
8. The first ledger will then be fitted in to the double couplers

and levelled,joining the pair of the standards together to
form a set of goal posts.A set of temporary rakers may then
be used to hold the goal post level and safe against the building
9. An outside standard will then be placed onto a base board

and plate and a transom fixed into place and levelled.
8.1 Wrong scaffold erection sequence
8.1.1 Follow the correct sequence of erection as per

BS-EN 12811-1
8.2 Hand Injury
8.2.1 Wear proper PPE,Scaffold Belts,Tools
8.3 Slip and Tripping hazards
9.1 Hand Injury/Slips,Trips on the same level
9.1.1 Wear proper PPE,especially hand gloves
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10. A second ledger tube will then be fixed to the outside set of
standards using double couplers.
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
10.1 Hand Injury,Slip/Trips
RESPONSIBLE PERSON

11. Braces will be attached to each end of the structure and
checks made to ensure the structure is plumb and level.
11.1 Hand Injury,Pinch point,Slip,Trips
12. Transoms will then be fixed along the top of the ledgers
ensuring that the end transoms are in place to support the
ends of scaffolding boards.
12.1 Hand Injury/Slip,Trips and Falls
12.2 End transom not fitted/potential trap end
12.1.2 Approved full body harness and hook-up 100%
12.1.3 Secure the transom using single coupler
13. Scaffolding boards will then be placed on to the transoms to

form a boarded platform from which the scaffold operatives
can work when erecting next lift platform.
13.1 Hand injury
13.2 Boards not properly tied or secured
13.1.2 Secured all the boards using limpet clamps
14. Scaffolders will then access the boarded lift using a ladder
tied on the structures.
14.1 Slip,Trips and Fall
14.1.2 Approved full body harness hook-up 100%

14.2 Ladders not tied,not correct angle
14.2.1 Access ladder must lashed to the structure

14.2.2 Ladder must project 75 degree or 4 is to 1 ratio
15. Scaffold materials will then be passed or hoisted to the

boarded platform and then used for the erection of second and
remaining lifts with double handrails with toe boards.
15.1 Falling objects,Falling workers
15.1.1 Use approved gin wheel and rope with fitting bags

15.1.3 Barricade the area with warning signs
15.1.4 Wear proper PPE
16. Ties will be fixed in accordance with BS-EN 12811-1 giving

stability to the scaffold.
16.1 Scaffold un-stable,falling object
16.1.1 Fixed scaffold ties for every 4 meters vertical/horizontal

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17.(Tower Scaffold)A final inspection will be undertake on completion
of the scaffold to ensure the scaffold structure is in compliance with
the relevant standards and codes of practice.
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
17.1 Scaffold incomplete,Falling worker

Not into specification
17.1.1 Inspector must check the scaffold using F-91 as per

BS-EN-12811-1
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
Scaffolding Inspector
18. All safety warning signs,barriers and surplus materials will

be removed prior to leaving on site (House keeping)
18.1 Pinch point,Slip,Trips and Falls

19. Scaffold modification
19.1 Slip,Trips and Fall,

19.1.3 Competent scaffolder only can modified the scaffold
20. Once the scaffold operatives are satisfied that the scaffold is
safe they will commence dismantling the scaffold in an organised
manner,lift by lift from top to bottom and materials will be passed or
lowered to the ground in a safe manner and loaded on to the vehicle
ready for removal on site.
20.1 Falling objects/Falling workers
20.1.1 Approved full body harness and hook-up 100 %
20.3 Incorrect sequence of dismantling/scaffold

collapse
20.3.1 Followed the BS EN-12811-1 dismantling sequence,

reverse the procedure of erection when dismantling scaffold
only when the scaffold is erected from the ground.
20.4 Materials not properly stack and tied or secured
20.4.1 Scaffold materials must properly stacked and tied
20.5 Transport hazards/hitting live plant or object
20.5.1 Use competent flagman to signal the truck especially when

reversing.
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD


POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
1.1.1 Inspect issue and control use of PPE
1.1 Lack of PPE
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
1.1.2 Explain daily work activities
2. Prepare equipments,tools,basket/lifting bags

Gin Wheel rope(if required)
2.1 Hand injury/Finger Trap/Strains
3. Transport materials to site using scaffold division

transportation.
3.1 Slips and Tripping hazards
3.1.2 Apply the correct manual handling procedure
4. Check scaffold specification
4.1 Scaffolding not to specification
4.1.1 Return non specific material to stores and in to

quarantine area.
5. Assess the structure/beam supporting a suspended

scaffold.
5.1 Structure/beam not suitable
5.1.1 The structure or beam must be sound and suitable

to support the suspended scaffold.
5.2 Falling worker

6. Fixed ledger tube in the structure/beam using beam clamp set

as a needle tube.
6.1 Falling worker/material
7. Provide hangers tube for the desired height of the

suspended scaffold using double couplers with check
fittings.
7.1 Hand injury /wrong fittings used
7.1.1 Wear proper PPE,use double couplers only
8. Using gin wheel,attached the rope at the end of

the tube,then pull the rope until it reached
to the desired level of working platform.
8.1 Wrong hitch/knots to the tube
8.1.1 Use rolling hitch at the end of the tube
8.2 Falling objects/Falling worker

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9. Connect all the hangers tube in to the needles used
double couplers with check fittings on top
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
9.1 Falling worker/Falling objects
9.1.1 Approved full body harness and hook-up 100%.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
10. When all the hangers are secured, Two scaffolders will
suspend to the hangers stepping to butt tube on the bottom
of the hangers.
10.1 Falling worker/materials
11. They will then connect the ledger and transom to the
standards to make it square levelled and plumb.
11.2 Hand injury
12. Boarded out and secure the suspended scaffold and

fixed bracing for stability using double/swivel coupler.
12.2 Hand injury
13. Erect puncheons to support the handrails
13.1.3 Erect 1.5 meter tube fixed to the end of
the needles using double couplers,to support
the handrails tube.Install the toe boards and
fix to the puncheon tube using single couplers.
14. Provide access to the working platforms
14.2 Slips Tripping on the same level

14.1.4 Access ladder at right angle with 4 meter up and
1 meter out,secured at least twice and provide 1 meter
above the working platform or five rungs
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POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
15. Suspended scaffold
15.1 Not in specification
15.1.1 Fixed red tag and repair the scaffold and once the
scaffold has been repaired fit green tag and entered in
scaffold registered(F-91) and inspect every 7 days.
16. Modification of suspended scafold
16.1 Incorrect method by non scaffolders
16.1.1 Modifications carried out by competent scaffolder
16.2 Falling workers/materials

16.1.4 Show red tag when doing modification works
16.1.5 Notify the inspector for all the changes of the
scaffold due to modification
manner,lift by lift from top to bottom and materials will be passed
to the ground in a safe manner and loaded on to the vehicle ready
for removal from site.
17.1 Slip,Trips and Falls
17.1.1 Wear proper PPE especially gloves

17.1.2 Approved full body harness
17.2 Incorrect sequence of dismantling/scaffold collapse
17.2.1 Removed first the handrails,toe boards, then the

platforms,bracing,transoms and ledgers and the last is the
hangers and the remaining scaffold structures.Following
the BSEN-12811-1 for correct sequence of dismantling.
17.3 Materials not properly stacked and tied
17.1.5 Scaffold materials must properly stacked in sizes

and tied before transport.
17.4 Transport hazards/hitting or damage live plant

17.1.6 Use competent flagman to signal the truck
especially when reversing.
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD WITH LADDER BEAM


POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
1.1 Lack of PPE
RESPONSIBLE PERSON

2.1 Hand injury

transportation.
3.1 Slip,Trips unsafe loading and handling

4. Check scaffolding specification
4.1.1 Return non specific material to stores and

quarantine area.
5. Assess the structure/beam supporting a suspended

scaffold.
5.1 Structure/beam not suitable
5.1.1 The structure or beam must be sound and suitable

to support the suspended scaffold.
5.2 Falling worker
6.1 Falling worker/material
6. Fixed ledger tube in the structure/beam set as a needle
7. Provide hangers tube for the desire height of the

suspended scaffold using double couplers with check
fittings.
7.1 Hand injury /wrong fittings used
7.1.1 Wear proper PPE,use double couplers only
8. Using gin wheel, attached the rope at both end of the

ladder beam, then pull the rope until it reached to the desired
level of working platform.
8.1.1 Use rolling hitch at the end of the tube

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9. Connect all the hangers tube in to the needles used
double couplers with check fittings on top
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
10. When all the hangers are secured, Two scaffolders will
suspend to the hangers stepping to butt tube on the bottom
of the hangers.
11. They will then connect the ledger and transom to the
standards to make it square levelled and plumb.
11.2 Hand injury
12. Boarded out and secure the suspended scaffold and

fixed bracing for stability using double/swivel coupler.
12.2 Hand injury

the handrails tube. Install the toe boards and
14. Provide access to the working platforms
14.2 Slips Tripping on the same level

14.1.4 Access ladder at right angle with 4 meter up and
1 meter out,secured at least twice and provide 1 meter
above the working platform
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15. Suspended scaffold
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
15.1 Not in specification
HAZARD CONTROLS
15.1.1 Fixed red tag and repair the scaffold and once the
scaffold has been repaired fit green tag and entered in
scaffold registered(F-91) and inspect every 7 days.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
16. Modification of suspended scafold

17.2 Incorrect sequence of dismantling
17.2.1 Scaffolder will removed the handrails,toeboards,

platfroms,transoms,ledger and bracing then all the drop
tubes. Followed the BSEN-12811-1 for dismantling.
17.4 Transport hazards/hitting plant or object

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR INTERNAL SCAFFOLD WORKS


POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
1.1 Lack of PPE
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
2. Prepare all the necessary documents needed in working

internals(confined space)ie..Work permits, current confined
space workers certificate,rescue equipment and emergency
rescue plan before the work start.
3. Certified gas tester will then be check the confined space

if it's gas free and safe to work.
2.1 Workers not trained confined space
2.1.1 Workers must be trained in confined space and have

current and valid medical certificate.
2.2 No work permits
2.2.1 Raise work permits,JHA,Risk assessment etc.. Before

start work.
2.3 No rescue equipment and emergency

rescue plan.
2.3.1 Provide emergency rescue equipment and rescue

plan before start of work.
3.1 Toxic gas on confined space
3.1.1 Certified gas tester will check and inspect the work
location if its gas free and safe to work.
3.2 Not gas tested before start work
4. Once the confined space is safe to work,they will install

ventillation and lightings.
4.2 Poor lightings
5.1 Not competent watch man
6. All workers to enter to confined space must surrender

their badge to the watch man to monitor how many workers
working inside by using Time in and Time out system.
6.1 Workers not surrender his badge
Certified Gas Tester
4.1 No ventillation/Suffocations
5. After the necessary preparation is done,Scaffold supervisor

will designate a scaffold watch man with the name list of
the worker who will enter to confine space,with radio to
contact with supervisor work inside and to monitor as well
how many workers go in and go out.
4.1.1 FW must ensure that the ventillation is there and

a proper lighthings to be installed before workers enter
in to the confined space.
5.1.1 Watch man must be certified and competent as well

for his duties and properly trained.
5.2 No have communication
Certified Watchman
5.1.2 Watch man must have radio to contact for the
supervisor inside confine space
6.1.1 Workers must inform and give his badge to the watch
man before he enter to confined space
6.2 Watch man is not on the location

6.1.2 Watch man must always on his post in the opening of
the confined space.
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POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
7. After that, the workers can start their works as per the
request given by the requestor following the correct method
and work procedure.
7.1 Not clear work request
7.1.2 Supervisor must be tied up with the requestor and

discuss the job clearly.ie..type of scaffold,exact location and
purpose of the scaffold.

8.1 Hand injury/Finger Trap/Strains

transportation.
10.1 Return non specific material to stores and in to

the quarantine area.
11. Bring the scaffold materials in to confined space entry using

the manhole openings.
11.1 Hand injury/Finger trap
11.1.1 Wear proper PPE especially the hand gloves
11.2 Manhole scratch or damage
11.1.2 Cover or protect the openings with rubber matting

to prevent damage.
12.1 Falling workers/objects
12.1.3 Wear proper PPE especially the hand gloves
12. Once the scaffold materials are in place,the supervisor will

check the sketch/drawing and start the erection of the scaffold
following the BS EN-12811-1 procedure.
12.1.4 Keep the working area clear and tidy
13. Modification of internal scaffold
Competent Scaffolder

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for removal on site.
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
14.4 Transport hazards/hitting or damage plant

platforms,transoms, ledgers and bracing followed standards
when the scaffold is erect from the ground.When the
scaffold is suspended,just follow the reverse procedure
of erection when dismantling.

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RESPONSIBLE PERSON
METHOD STATEMENT FOR HEAVY DUTY SCAFFOLD


POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
1.1 Lack of PPE
RESPONSIBLE PERSON

2.1 Hand injury


transportation.
4.1.1 Return non specific material to stores and in to

quarantine area.
5. Consult licenced scaffold engineer for scaffold designed and

load calculations.
5.1 Incompetent scaffold engineer
5.1.1 Heavy Duty scaffold must be designed by Licensed

and competent Scaffold Engineer for loading calculations.
Licenced Scaffold Engr.
6. Once the scaffold engineer designed the heavy duty scaffold

containing all the calculations etc..and the client (FW) agreed
scaffolders will proceed to erection following the engineer
drawing.
6.1 Incompetent scaffolder
6.1.1 Only competent Advance scaffolder with two years

working experience will be responsible for the erection
of heavy duty scaffold.
6.2 Scaffold collapse
Certified Advance Scaffolder
6.1.2 Scaffolders will use all load bearing couplers start

from bracing as well as for the transoms, and the supervisor
must closely monitor and supervised.
7. Heavy duty scaffold
7.1 Not following the designed drawing
7.1.1 Once the heavy duty scaffold complete,the supervisor

will check if it's erected as per the drawing and inform the
inspector for final inspection using the F-91 following
7.2 No loading signage
7.1.2 Fixed the Uniformely Distributed Loading (UDL)

capacity signage for the users reference.
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR HEAVY DUTY SCAFFOLD


8. Heavy duty scaffold modification
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
8.1.1 All scaffold modifications must carried out by

competent scaffolder and approved by licenced scaffold
engineer.

8.3 Hand injury,Slips and Tripping hazards
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
Scaffolding Engineer

8.1.4 Show the red tag when doing modification works
8.1.5 Notify the inspectors for all the changes of the scaffold
due to modifications.

manner,lift by lift and materials will be passed or lowered to the
ground and loaded on to the vehicle ready for removal from site.
9.1.1 Competent scaffolders will follow the BS EN 12811-1

procedure when dismantling scaffold,ie. from top to the
bottom when the scaffold is erected from the ground.

9.4 Slips and Tripping Hazards
9.6 Transport hazards/hitting or damage live plant

9.1.5 Keep the area clean and tidy especially after the
completion of work.

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR SCAFFOLD OVER 12 METER


POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
1.1 Lack of PPE
RESPONSIBLE PERSON

2.1 Hand injury

transportation.
4.1.1 Return non specific material to stores and in

the quarantine area.
5. Consult licenced scaffold engineer for scaffold designed and

load calculations.
5.1 Incompetent scaffold engineer
5.1.1 Scaffold over 12 meter must be designed by Licensed

and competent Scaffold Engineer for loading calculations.
6. Once the scaffold engineer designed the scaffold

containing all the calculations etc..and the client (FW) agreed
scaffolders will proceed to erection following the engineer
drawing.
6.1 Incompetent scaffolder
6.1.1 Only competent Advance scaffolder with two years

working experience will be responsible for the erection
of scaffold over 12 meter height.
6.2 Scaffold collapse

6.1.2 Scaffolders will follow the BS EN-12811-1 procedure.

Use load bearing couplers and tied every 4 meter horizontal
and vertically for stability.Then the supervisor will closely
monitorred and supervised.
6.1.3 Use approved full body harness and hook-up 100%

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Licenced Scaffold Engineer
Certified Advance Scaffolder
METHOD STATEMENT FOR SCAFFOLD OVER 12 METER


7. Modification of scaffold over 12 meter
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
RESPONSIBLE PERSON

7.1.5 Notify the inspector for all the charges of the

8.1.1 Slip,Trips and Falls
8.1.2 Incorrect sequence of dismantling
8.1.3 Materials not properly stacked and tied
8.1.4 Transport hazards/hitting or damage plant

platforms,transoms, ledgers and bracing followed standards
when the scaffold is erect from the ground.When the
scaffold is suspended,just follow the reverse procedure
of erection when dismantling.

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR INDEPENDENT SCAFFOLD

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
1.1 Lack of PPE

transportation
4. Check the area where the independent scaffold to be install
4.1.2 Barricade theworking area with signage

6. Sole board and base plate will be place on the even and

6.1.1 Follow the BS-EN-12811-1 proceudre

7. The first pair of the standards will then be placed on to the

7. wrong coupler use,standard may fall




BS-EN 12811-1
8.2 Hand Injury
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POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
9.1 Hand Injury/Slips,Trips on the same level
RESPONSIBLE PERSON

ensuring that stop end transoms are in place to support the
12.1 Hand Injury,Slip,Trips

13.1 Pinch point,Finger Trap,Slip and Trips


15. Scaffold materials will then be passed or hoisted to the boarded

platform and then used for the erection of double handrail with toe boards.
15.1.1 Use gin wheel and rope with fitting bags



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17.(Independent Scaffold)A final inspection will be undertake on completion
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
17.1.1 Inspector must check the scaffold structure using F-91 as per
BS-EN-12811-1
BS-EN 12811-1


19.1 Slip,Trips and Fall,Scaffold Collapse

manner,lift by lift from top to bottom and materials will be passed or
lowered to the ground in a safe manner and loaded on to the vehicle
ready for removal on site.
20.2 Incorrect dismantling sequence/scaffold collapse
20.2.1 Followed the BSEN-128-11 correct sequence of dismantling

Reverse the procedure of erection when dismantling only when
the scaffold is erected from the ground.
20.4 Materials not properly stack and tied
20.5 Transport hazards/hitting or damage to equipment
20.5.1 Use competent flagman to signal the truck especially

when reversing.
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR MOBILE TOWER SCAFFOLD

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
1.1 Lack of PPE

transportation

4. Check the area where the tower scaffold to be install

6. The first pair of the standards will then be place and connect double
couplers
6.1. wrong coupler use,standard may fall



form a set of goal posts. A set of temporary rakers may then

BS-EN 12811-1
8. An outside standard will then be placed and connect to the transom

and levelled.
8.1 Hand injury,Slip/Trips

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9. Set 4 will be repeated at the other end of the scaffold
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
9.1 Hand injury,Slip/Trips
HAZARD CONTROLS
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
11. Insert the 4 castors wheel in each standard
12. Braces will be attached to each end of the structure and plan brace
the center of the tower to ensure the structure is stable.

14.1 Pinch point,Finger Trap,Slip.Trips




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17. A final inspection will be undertake on completion of the scaffold to
ensure the scaffold structure is in compliance with the relevant standards
and codes of practice.
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
17.1 Scaffold in complete,Falling worker

17.1.1 Inspector must check the scaffold using F-91 as per

BS-EN-12811-1
RESPONSIBLE PERSON



manner,lift by lift and materials will be passed or lowered to the
ground and loaded on to the vehicle ready for removal from site.

Slip,Trips on the same location

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR BIRDCAGE SCAFFOLD

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
1.1 Lack of PPE

transportation
4. Check the area where the Birdcage scaffold to be install

6. Sole board and base plate will be place on the even and

6.1.1 Follow the BS-EN-12811-1 proceudre

7. The first pair of the standards will then be place on to the

7.1 wrong coupler use,standard may fall




BS-EN 12811-1
8.2 Hand Injury
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HAZARD CONTROLS
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
9.1 Hand Injury
POTENTIAL HAZARDS


form a boarded platform secured from which the scaffold operatives
13.1 Pinch point,Finger Trap,Slip.Trips




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POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS

for stability.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
17.(Birdcade Scaffold)A final inspection will be undertake on completion


17.1.1 Scaffold inspector must check the scaffold using F-91 as per
BS-EN-12811-1

safe they will commence dismantling the scaffold in an organised and efficient
manner,lift by lift from top to bottom and materials will be passed or lowered
to the ground in a safe manner and loaded on to the vehicle ready for removal
on site.
19.3.1 Followed the correct sequence of dismantling as per

BSEN-12811-1.Reverse the procedure of erection when dismantling
only when the scaffold is erected from the ground.

when reversing.
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR CANTELIVER SCAFFOLD

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
1.1 Lack of PPE
RESPONSIBLE PERSON

2.1 Slip,Trips and Pinch point

transportation.
3.2 Un-safe loading and handling.

quarantine area.
5. Erect needle tube max. 3m for canteliver
5.1 worker Falling/Falling objects
5.1.2 Provide 3 boards as temporary working platform

5.1.4 Needles to project not more than 1.8 meters or
design for 5 boards using double couplers.
5.1.5 Scaffold must be tied to a sound structure

6. Erect ledger to outer edge of the needles using double
coupler
6.1 Falling worker
6.2 Falling Objects
6.1.2 Baricade the area with warning signs
7. Boarded the canteliver and secured using limpet clamps
7.1 Worker falling
7.1 Approved full body harness and hook 100%
7.2 Falling objects
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8. Handrail puncheons
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
8.1 Worker falling
8.2 Falling objects
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
8.1.3 Erect 1.5 meter tube and fixed to the needles with
double couplers to support the handrail tube.Install
the toeboards and fixed to the puncheon tube
9. Access to working platforms
9.1 Worker falling
9.2 Falling objects
9.1.2 Provide 3 temporary boards

9.1.4 Access ladder at the right angle 4 meter up to
1 meter out.Must be secure twice and have 1 meter
above the working platform.
10. Working platforms
10.1 Material Falling
10.1.2 Clear all excess scaffold materials on the platform
11. Canteliver Scaffold
11.1 Not to specification
11.1.1 Fixed red tag,and repair the scaffold until it is

safe to use.Enter into scafftag register(F-91) and inspect
every 7 days
12. Modifications of canteliver scaffold
12.1 Falling objects/Worker falling
12.1.1 Approved full body harness and wear proper PPE
12.2 Incorrect method of modifications
12.1.2 Modifications are carried out by competent

scaffolders only
12.1.3 Notify scaffold inspectors for the changes to due

modifications.
12.1.4 Fixed red tag to the access ladder when doing
modification works.
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13. Once the scaffold operatives are satisfied that the scaffold
is safe they will commence dismantling the scaffold in an organised
or lower to the ground in a safe manner and loaded on to the
vehicle and ready for removal on site.
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS

13.3 Incorrect dismantling sequence/scaffold collapse
13.3.1 Scaffolder will removed the handrails,toeboards,

platfroms,transoms,ledger and bracing then all the drop
tubes. Followed the BSEN-12811-1 for dismantling.

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RESPONSIBLE PERSON
METHOD STATEMENT FOR HANDRAILS AT GROUND LEVELS

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
1.1 Lack of PPE

transportation

4. Check the area where the handrail scaffold to be install
5. Erect 1.5 meter standard with base plate and sole

board underneath.
5.1 Standard collapse
6. Connect double coupler to the standard 300 mm on the

base,and connect ledger tube horizontaly.
6.1 Incorrect fittings
6.1.1 Use double coupler only
7. Measure the gap of bottom handrail (470 mm) and connect

another tube across (1.05 meter) top handrail.
7.1 Incorrect heights of handrails
7.1.1 Follow the correct size of handrails as per BS standard
8. Connect 1.5 meter tube across the standard every 2 meters

apart.
8.1 Pinch Point/Hand injury
9. Connect 1.5 meter tube to the top handrail using double

coupler with an angle of 45 degree act as bracing to the
handrails.
9.1 Pinch point/Hand injury
10. Dismantling of Handrails
10.1.2 Dismantling is the reverse procedure of erection
METHOD STATEMENT FOR HANDRAILS FOR STEEL WORK

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
1.1 Lack of PPE

transportation

4. Check the area where the handrail scaffold to be install
5. Erect 1.5 meter standard and fixed to the structure

using a pair of beam clamps only.
5..1 Hand injury,Slip,Trips and Fall

6. Connect double coupler to the standard 300 mm on the

base,and connect ledger tube horizontaly.
6.1 Incorrect fittings,Hand injury
6.1.1 Use double coupler only,Wear Proper PPE
7. Measure the gap of bottom handrail (470 mm) and connect

another tube across (1.05 meter) top handrail.
7. Incorrect heights of handrails,Hand injury
7.1.1 Follow the correct size of handrails as per BS standard
7.1.2 Wear proper PPE esp.hand gloves
8. Connect another 1.5 meter standard to the top and bottom

ledger using double coupler and fixed ties for extra stability
8.1 Pinch Point/Hand injury
9. Handrails for Steel Work
9.1 Not in specification,not stable
9.1.1 Handrails must erect as per BS-EN 12811-1

Fixed extra ties for stability
10. Dismantling of Handrails
10.2 Slips,Trips and Falls

10.1.4 Dismantling is the reverse procedure of erection
METHOD STATEMENT FOR BRIDGE SCAFFOLD


POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
1.1 Lack of PPE
RESPONSIBLE PERSON

2.1 Hand injury

transportation.
3.1 Slip,Trips,unsafe loading and handling

and unsafe handling.


quarantine area.
5. Erect two tower scaffold as per BS-EN 12811-1 with

fully brace on four sides.
5.1 Slip,Trips and Falls,Hand injury

6. Connect the two tower with the desire length of tube

using double coupler.

6.1.3 Provide gin wheel with rope
7. Using gin wheel,attached the rope at both end of

the tube,then pull the rope until it reached
7. 1.1 Use clove hitch/knots on both end of the tube

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8. Once the two scaffold tube on top,level both side
using spirit level
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
9. Fix transoms on top of the ledger tube and install

3 temporary boards as working platform.
9. 1 Worker falling/tools falling

10. Provide spurs/bracing for tension and compression

using double coupler for stability.
10.1 Tools falling,use incorrect fittings
10.1.1 All scaffold tools must have sufficient

lanyard. Only double coupler must be use
10.2 Incorrect angle of bracing

10.1.2 Follow the ideal angle of bracing(45 degre)
11. Fully boarded the bridge scaffold lashed and secured.
11.2 Hand injury

the handrails tube.Install the toe boards and
13.Provide safe access/egress to the working platforms

tied to the structure
13.1 Workers falling,Slips and Trip

13.1.3 Access ladder at the right angle 4 meters
to 1 metre,secured at least twice,and 1 meter
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POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
14. Bridge Scaffold
14.1 Scaffold not to specification
14.1.1 Red tag, repair the scaffold then fit a green

tag on access ladder,entered in the scaffold
register,inspected every seven days.
15. Modification of bridge scaffold
15.1.1 Modifications carried out by competent

scaffolders.
15.1.2 Notify scaffold inspector of all the changes
of scaffold due to modification
Qualified Scaffolder
15.1.3 Show red tag when carrying out

modification works.
manner,lift by lift from top to bottom and materials will be passed to
the ground in a safe manner and loaded on to the vehicle ready for
removal on site.

16.2.1 Reverse the erection process for dismantling

16.2.2 Followed the correct sequence of dismantling as per
BSEN-12811-1.Reverse the procedure of erection when
dismantling,only when the scaffold is erected from the ground.

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR BRIDGE SCAFFOLD WITH LADDER BEAM


POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
1.1 Lack of PPE
RESPONSIBLE PERSON

2.1 Hand injury

transportation.
3.2 Un-safe loading and handling.

quarantine area.
5. Erect two tower scaffolds as per BS-EN 12811-1 with

fully bracing on four sides.
5.1.2 Provide 3 boards as temporary working platforms

6. Connect the two towers with ladder beam using

double coupler.
6.1 Falling hazards/Improper installation

of ladder beam

6.1.3 Provide gin wheel with rope
6.2 Wrong body positions/Strains for incorrect
lifting of ladder beam
6.2.1 Apply the correct manual handling techniques
7. Using gin wheel, attached the rope at both end of

the ladder beam,then pull the rope until it reached
7.1 Wrong hitch/knots to the ladder beam
7. 1.1 Use clove hitch/knots on both end of the

ladder beam( scaffolders must fully trained for knots/hitches)
8. Handrail puncheons
8.1 Worker falling
8.2 Falling objects

8.1.3 Erect 1.5 meter tube and fixed to the needles with
double couplers to support the handrail tube.Install
the toeboards and fixed to the puncheon tube
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9. Access to working platforms
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
9.1 Worker falling
9.2 Falling objects
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
10. Provide spurs/bracing for tension and compression

of the ladder beam using double coupler.
10.1 Tools falling,use incorrect fittings

Incorrect angle of bracing
10.1.1 All scaffold tools must have sufficient

lanyard. Only double coupler must be use
Follow the ideal angle of bracing(45 degre)
11. Fully boarded the bridge scaffold
11.2 Hand injury

the needles using double couplers, to support
the handrails tube. Install the toe boards and
13.Provide safe access/egress to the working platforms
13.1 Workers falling/materials

13.1.3 Access ladder at the right angle 4 meters
to 1 metre,secured at least twice,and 1 meter
14. Bridge Scaffold with ladder beam
14.1 Scaffold not to specification
14.1.1 Red tag,repair the scaffold then fit a green

tag on access ladder,entered in the scaffold
register,inspected every seven days.
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15. Modifications of bridge scaffold with ladder beam
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
15.1.1 Modifications carried out by competent scaffolders
Qualified Scaffolder
15.1.2 Notify scaffold inspector of all the changes

of scaffold due to changes
15.1.3 Show red tag when carrying out modification work
safe, they will commence dismantling the scaffold in an organised
or lowered to the ground in a safe manner and loaded on to the
vehicle and removed on site.
16.1 Slips,Trips and Fall

16.2.1 Reverse the erection process for dismantling

when the scaffold is erected from the ground.

when reversing.
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR TOWER SCAFFOLD

BIBIYANA EXPANSION PROJECT

1. Conduct daily tool box talk before start of work

1.1 Lack of PPE

1.1.1 Inspect,issue and control use of PPE

2. Prepare equipment and scaffold tools

2.2 Incorrect tools and equipment

2.1.1 Provide correct tools and equipment for the job

3. Transport scaffold materials using scaffold division

3.1 Slip and Tripping hazard

3.1.1 Stack materials in an orderly fashion

3.1.2 Wear proper PPE especially hand gloves

4. Check the area where the tower scaffold to be install

3.2 Un-safe loading and handling

3.2.1 Correct manual handling techniques

4.1 Unwanted objects,un even ground condition

4.1.2 Barricade the working area with signage

5. The scaffold will be erected by minimum of 2 operatives

5.1 Not following the correct standards

5.1.1 Follow the BS-EN-12811-1 procedure

5.1.2 Proper PPE,Scaffold belts,tools

6.1 Not using sole board/base plate

6.1.1 Re-compact the ground

6.1.2 Proper PPE,Scaffold Belts,tools

7. The first pair of the standards will then be place on to the

7.1 wrong coupler use,standard may fall

7.1.1 Double coupler must be use,provide rakers

7.1.2 Proper PPE,Scaffold belts,tools

8. The first ledger will then be fitted in to the double couplers

9. An outside standard will then be placed onto a base board

8.1 Wrong scaffold erection sequence

8.1.1 Follow the correct sequence of erection as per

8.2 Hand Injury

8.2.1 Wear proper PPE,Scaffold Belts,Tools

8.3 Slip and Tripping hazards

8.3.1 Barricade the working area with warning signs

9.1 Hand Injury/Slips,Trips on the same level

9.1.1 Wear proper PPE,especially hand gloves

9.2 Slip and Tripping hazards

9.2.1 Barricade the working area with warning signs

METHOD STATEMENT FOR TOWER SCAFFOLD

10.1 Hand Injury,Slip/Trips

10.1.1 Wear proper PPE,especially hand gloves

10.1.2 Barricade the working area with warning signs

11.1 Hand Injury,Pinch point,Slip,Trips

11.1.1 Wear proper PPE,especially hand gloves

11.1.2 Barricade the working area with warning signs

12.1 Hand Injury/Slip,Trips and Falls

12.1.1 Wear proper PPE especially hand gloves

12.2 End transom not fitted/potential trap end

12.1.2 Approved full body harness and hook-up 100%

12.1.3 Secure the transom using single coupler

13. Scaffolding boards will then be placed on to the transoms to

13.1 Hand injury

13.1.1 Wear proper PPE especially hand gloves

13.2 Boards not properly tied or secured

13.1.2 Secured all the boards using limpet clamps

14.1 Slip,Trips and Fall

14.1.1 Wear proper PPE especially hand gloves

14.1.2 Approved full body harness hook-up 100%

14.2.1 Access ladder must lashed to the structure

15. Scaffold materials will then be passed or hoisted to the