SCAFFOLDING WORKS

PROCEDURE | METHOD
STATEMENT
SCAFFOLDING WORKS PROCEDURE |
METHOD STATEMENT
1.0 Scope
This method statement covers the general requirements for the provision of
scaffolding services Tower Access Scaffold for Equipment & Suspended
Scaffold for commercial buildings, plants and refineries.

1.1 Priority
1.1.1 In case of conflict between this method statement & specification, the
requirement of the specification shall govern. However, no deviations shall be
made from the specification without written authorization from the client.

1.2 Requirements
1.2.1 All scaffolding installed shall serve the purpose of providing safe access.

1.3 Reference Documents

1.3.1 The following specification applies to this project:

Saudi Aramco CSM II-2 – SCAFFOLDING, October 2011

Saudi Aramco General Instruction, GI 8.001, June 2011

2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 The Construction Manager-RB Hilton or his representative is responsible
for implementing this procedure through the various personnel.
2.2 The HSE Manager-RB Hilton or his designee has monitor the
implementation and adherence to this procedure and report violations and /
or noncompliance issues to project management for immediate corrective
action.

2.3 Scaffolder Supervisor or his designee shall inspect all components for
defects as the erection proceeds. Any components found to be defective shall
be set aside and tagged “rejected-do-not use”. Only trained and certified
personnel will inspect scaffolds.

3.0 MATERIALS
3.1 Specifications
3.1.1 Scaffolding Tubes conforming to BS 1139
3.1.2 Scaffolding Fittings conforming to BS 1139/EN74
3.1.3 Scaffolding Boards: minimum 38mm thick Microlam. LVL Proof Tested
3.1.4 Cuplok Material conforming to EN 10219

3.2 General
3.2.1 All R. B. Hilton’s scaffolding material shall be colour-coded with Red and
White for identification.

3.2.2 All scaffolding material shall be stored in an orderly manner and the
storage area shall be properly house kept.

3.2.3 Only material required for the immediate use for installation and that
can be installed for the day shall be stored near the work area requiring
scaffolds.

3.2.4 Scaffold Supervisor should complete “Job Specific Risk Assessment”

before commencing any scaffolding activities.

4.0 TRANSPORTATION OF MEN & MATERIALS

4.1 Designated areas on the site shall be used for parking of vehicles,
boarding / un-boarding of men, loading and unloading of material etc.

4.2 All drivers transporting men & material shall possess a valid Saudi
government-driving license. Maximum speed limit on site shall be observed.
5.0 SCAFFOLDING OPERATION
5.1 General
5.1.1 Scaffolding shall be erected in accordance with Saudi Aramco Standard.

5.1.2 Scaffolding shall be erected on the request for erection from the
Contractor and shall be kept in place for the entire duration of required works
and shall be dismantled after request for dismantle from the Contractor.

5.2 Tools & Tackles

5.2.1 All tools to be used on site must be suitable for the work intended. The
scaffolders must ensure that the tools are inspected and color coded prior to
its usage.

5.2.2 All the scaffolders working with scaffold shall be made available with
tools carrying belt and all scaffolders shall always secure during access and
egress their tools in the tool carrying belt.

5.3 Installation of Scaffolding

5.3.1 Scaffolding operation shall commence only after appropriate permits are
secured (Confined Space Permit, Work at height etc.), if applicable.

5.3.2 DAEWOO Engineering & Construction shall ensure prior to erection of

Tower/Suspended type scaffolds, that the frame support is capable of
supporting all intended loads from the scaffolding.

5.3.3 All scaffolds shall be erected, altered, and dismantled only under the
direction of Scaffold Supervisor employed by R. B. Hilton. The Scaffold
Supervisor shall have full supervisory authority over his scaffold craftsmen
and provide effective supervision of all scaffolding work under his
responsibility.

5.3.4 Proper barrication using barricading tapes shall be provided prior to

commencing scaffolding activities.

5.3.5 Scaffold material shall be inspected before, during and after erection by
the Scaffold Supervisor to ensure that they meet the site requirements, are in
good condition, and are free of defects. Any scaffold component that is
damaged, weakened, or does not meet the applicable codes and standards
shall be immediately removed from site.

5.3.6 A job specific risk assessment of the work area shall be carried out prior
to job commencement. The Scaffold Supervisor shall be responsible for
making the workforce well aware about any potential hazard present during
the working operation.

5.3.7 Scaffolding shall be erected for a load rating of 1.2kN/m2 (120kg/m2).

5.3.8 The Scaffold Supervisor shall ensure that Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) is used by his scaffold craftsmen in accordance with the site safety
requirements during scaffold erection, alteration, and dismantling. Each
scaffold craftsman shall continuously wear a full body harness with a shock-
absorbing lanyard while erecting, altering or dismantling a scaffold.
Scaffolders should be 100% tied-off while working.

5.3.9 Suitable ladder at a slope of 75

o to vertical shall be provided for safe access to all platform levels.
5.3.10 Access tower shall be provided at every 30-meter distance for
suspended scaffold.

5.3.11 Scaffolding fittings (couplers) shall be lifted and lowered in a safe

manner using Gin Wheel, Rope and Canvas bucket, throwing of scaffolding
tubes & fittings to the work area shall not be permitted.

5.3.12 Boards and tubes shall be shifted by manual lifting.

5.3.13 All boarded platform levels shall have a double guardrail system with
toe-boards for fall protection.

5.4 Manual lifting and lowering of material

5.4.1 All the operatives shall be in one line from first lift to the top lift.

5.4.2 All the operatives must follow proper manual handling procedure.

5.4.3 Operatives shall stand under the shade of scaffold and during lifting and
lowering their body parts or body trunk shall be under the shade.

5.4.4 The man on the ground floor is on maximum Risk so he must face the
scaffold and other team members to see clearly the status of material being
lifted or lowered.
5.4.5 The operative on ground must stand under the shade if provided.

5.4.6 The operative on ground floor must stand on side to raise or receive the
material rather than standing just below the lifting and lowering area.

5.4.7 The person on ground floor may stand on first lift side bay and a man at
ground level shall pass the material from side of the lifting and lowering area.

5.4.8 All the operatives shall maintain a regular communication between them
and strictly follow the other fellow’s instruction. Communication should
involve the information regarding size of the tubes and boards while passing
the material. Twist to confirm the complete hold of passed material before
releasing the grip.

5.4.9 Avoid any distraction during lifting and lowering.

5.4.10 A continues supervision shall be present to monitor and check the

distraction if any.

5.4.11 Only one tube or one board at a time shall be passed.

5.4.12 Job rotation and periodic rest must be followed to minimise the
physical exhaustion.

5.4.13 Lift and hold the material in both hands and avoid using single hand for
lifting and lowering of material.

5.4.14 Keep the load close to the waist. Keep the load close to the body for as
long as possible while lifting. Keep the heaviest side of the load next to the
body. If a close approach to the load is not possible, try to slide it towards the
body before attempting to lift it.

5.4.15 Adopt a stable position for body balance, Avoid tight clothing or
unsuitable footwear, which may make this difficult to work, keep body balance
with feet apart and one leg slightly forward and the other slightly backward.

5.4.16 Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways, especially while the back is
bent. Shoulders should be kept level and facing in the same direction as the
hips. Turning by moving the feet is better than twisting and lifting at the same
time.
5.4.17 Keep the head up when handling. Look ahead, not down at the load,
once it has been held securely.

5.4.18 Move smoothly if required. The load should not be jerked or snatched
as this can make it harder to keep control and can increase the risk of injury.

5.4.19 Don’t lift or handle more than that can’t be easily managed.

5.4.20 Saudi Aramco certified scaffold supervisor shall be allocated for (1) one
area of work only, supervisor will not supervise more than one activity at a
time.

5.5 Inspection and Tagging of Scaffolding

5.5.1 All scaffolds shall be continuously tagged with a red, green, or yellow
scaffold tag, as applicable. During the entire time that a scaffold is being
erected, altered, repaired, or dismantled, a red (“Do Not Use”) scaffold tag
shall be continuously attached to the scaffold at each point of access. Only the
Scaffold Supervisor or Scaffold Inspector is authorized to remove a red
scaffold tag.

5.5.2 Any scaffold, tagged with a red scaffold tag shall not be used, except by
scaffold craftsmen for the purpose of erecting, dismantling, altering, or
correcting scaffold deficiencies.

5.5.3 The Aramco Certified Scaffold Inspector who is responsible for the
scaffold shall personally inspect the scaffold at the job site as soon as possible
after completion by his scaffold craftsmen, and before workers other than
scaffold craftsmen may use the scaffold.

5.5.4 All green (“Passed Inspection”) or yellow (“Full Body Harness

Required”) scaffold tags shall be signed by Scaffold Inspector.

5.5.5 For any scaffold with platform(s) which physically cannot be completely
erected (i.e., interference with equipment or structure prevents installation of
all guardrails or planks), yellow scaffold tag(s) (instead of green tags) shall be
signed by the Scaffold Inspector and securely affixed to the scaffold, in a
clearly visible location at each point of access. In no case shall a scaffold that is
missing members required for structural stability (i.e., bearers, runners, posts,
or braces) be tagged with yellow or green scaffold tag(s). Use of yellow scaffold
tag does not permit intentional erection of incomplete scaffolds.
5.5.6 Red and yellow scaffold tags shall not be removed or re-used elsewhere
prior to dismantling to which they are attached. No green tag is used in
package 1 area.

5.5.7 Scaffolding shall be inspected in every 14 days as per Aramco Standard.

If a scaffold has been improperly altered or is unsafe, the Scaffold Inspector
shall ensure that the Scaffold Supervisor tags it with a red scaffold tag.
Alternatively, he may immediately correct the deficiencies, sign and attach
another green or yellow scaffold tag(s) as applicable.

Note: The Scaffold shall not be overloaded beyond its designed / rated

capacity as per section 5.3.7 of this method statement.

5.6 Modification of Scaffolding

5.6.1 Only scaffold craftsmen, under the direct supervision of a Scaffold
Supervisor are permitted to alter or repair any part of an existing scaffold,
including guardrails, planks, and ladders.

5.6.2 The altered scaffold shall be re-inspected by a Scaffold Inspector after

each alteration. If the scaffold is safe for use, newly signed green or yellow
scaffold tags (as applicable) shall be securely attached to the scaffold prior to
re-use.

5.7 Dismantling of Scaffolding

5.7.1 Immediately after completion of the scaffold’s intended use, and upon
verification that no other workers need to use the scaffold, the Scaffold
Supervisor shall ensure that all green or yellow scaffold tags are removed from
the scaffold and that a red (“Do Not Use”) scaffold tag is securely affixed at
each point of access. The Scaffold Supervisor shall then arrange workforce to
dismantle the scaffolding.

5.7.2 The Scaffold Supervisor shall ensure that dismantling of scaffold is

planned, orderly, and performed level by level in a proper sequence. Scaffold
components, tools, and fittings, shall be lowered in an orderly manner and not
thrown down. The Scaffold Supervisor shall ensure that scaffolding materials
are returned and properly stacked at their designated storage location
immediately after the scaffolding is dismantled.

6.0 HEALTH & SAFETY

6.1 Personal Protective Equipment
6.1.1 All personnel working with scaffolding shall wear the following personal
protective equipment as a minimum requirement:

6.1.1.1 Safety coverall or long sleeved clothing

6.1.1.2 Safety boots

6.1.1.3 Hardhats or Helmets

6.1.1.4 Safety harness and lanyard

6.1.1.5 Dust Mask (in case of any dust)

6.1.1.6 Safety glass with side shields

6.1.1.7 Safety Goggles for overhead works

6.1.1.8 Hand Gloves (leather palmed gloves/cotton gloves with rubber palm)

6.1.1.9 Ear plugs (for noisy areas)

6.1.1.10 Any PPE found with defect will be replaced immediately.

6.2 Working at Heights

6.2.1 Fall Arrest equipment shall always be worn prior to start erection,
dismantling and or any modification to the scaffold above 1.8meter height.

6.2.2 When work over 1.8 meters is required, the worker must always ensure
100% tie – up of fall arrest equipment to the suitable anchorage point.