Scaffolding Work Method Statement or Safe Work Procedure

The Safety Procedure includes:

• Personnel Requirements
• Risk Controls
• Transporting
• Site Awareness
• Planning
• Erection Safety
• Pre-Start Checks General
• Pre-Start Checks Ladder
• Working On Scaffolding
• Risk Ratings
• and more...

• 3 Page Complete Procedure
• MS Word Format
• This Is Not A Blank Template
• Version 4.0

General Scaffolding Safety Information:

The three page Safe Work Method Statement outlines the Safety Steps required to Safely use Scaffolding.

Scaffolding needs to be used with caution and appropiate safety procedures. The Scaffolding procedure is This Is Not A Blank Template and is not a blank template. Safety Procedures can be edited or customised in MS Word if required.

Scaffolding Safety Notes

When Working With Scaffolding:

• If the scaffolding is incomplete, barricades, danger tags or warning signs should be used to prevent unauthorised access.
• Team lifting is not a preferred method for load handling and should only be used as a last resort.
• Scaffolding foundations MUST be able to carry and distribute all the weight of the scaffold, including any extra loads.

References:

Queensland – Department of Industrial Relations – Scaffolding Advisory Standard 2004.
ACT – WorkCover – A Guide to Scaffolding Safety 2006.
Victoria - WorkSafe - Guidance Note – Fall Prevention for Scaffolders.
New South Wales – WorkCover – The Requirements for Scaffolding in NSW – Policy Statement. May 2004.
New South Wales – Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2001.
SAI Global – AS/NZS 1576.3:1995 Prefabricated and tube-and-coupler scaffolding.
SAI Global – AS/NZS - 1576.1:1995 Scaffolding Part 1: General Requirements.