Risk Assessment: Scaffolding Erection, Dismantling, and Modification

• First, the permit must be done only by a competent person (permit receiver).

• Next, check the exact location before signing the work permit.

• Furthermore, a site inspection shall be done by the issuer and receiver to identify the hazards on-site before signing.

• Finally, the supervisor and receiver shall communicate properly before applying for the work permit.

• Drop of Materials.

• Struck by other vehicle moving at equipment or other site.

• Property damage.

• Personnel injury or property damage.

• First, a flagman must be available at all times if using a forklift and boom truck.

• Additionally, do not overload the vehicle with scaffold material.

• Moreover, when using any equipment to travel scaffold pipes, provide a rope, lock, or anything that can hold it from unwanted moving.

• Consequently, do not operate or move the equipment without a flagman.

• Similarly, the flagman shall have specific safety training.

• Finally, check the equipment and its backup alarm system.

• Therefore, the operator must have a third-party certificate before performing the activity.

• Also, provide competent riggers with a third-party certificate if using a crane.

• Back injury.

• Muscular stretch.

• Bodily injury.

• Initially, use proper manual handling techniques.

• Specifically, place your feet about shoulder-width apart.

• Next, stay close to the load being lifted.

• Furthermore, bend the knees and grasp the load.

• Additionally, take a firm hold on the load with the palms of the hands, not just the fingers.

• Moreover, wear gloves when handling any materials or objects.

• Importantly, workers shall never attempt to lift beyond their capacity.

• Consequently, clear access shall be provided to avoid trips and falls.

• Likewise, use gloves to protect against any sharp protruding objects.

• Therefore, keep the back as straight as possible, tucking the chin in to lock the spine.

• Then, lift gradually by straightening the legs.

• Finally, all scaffold material must be lowered to the ground by rope, manually, or gin wheel only; it must never be thrown down.

• To begin with, all scaffolders shall have manual handling training.

• Moreover, provide lifting equipment for heavy material lifting.

• Loose material on the scaffolding platform.

• Lack of awareness, protection during scaffold erection/dismantling.

• Drop of material downside.

• Hit to person.

• Falling from Heights.

• First, do not keep unwanted scaffold material on the scaffold.

• Next, use the right tools for erection, and all tools shall be inspected before use.

• Furthermore, during dismantling, tie off to separate and secured ledgers that are locked in place.

• Additionally, scaffolding materials shall be kept secured in a position so that they are not obstructing access.

• Moreover, all scaffold work must be done by experienced and skilled workers only.

• Consequently, provide a red tag when erection or modification is ongoing to prevent unauthorized use.

• Similarly, the scaffold area must be cordoned off with a barrier.

• Also, warning signs must be provided, i.e., “keep out.”

• Besides that, strict ladder safety shall be followed.

• Specifically, the face must be toward the ladder to maintain three-point contact.

• Therefore, no material or tools should be in hand while ascending and descending.

• Thus, use a full-body harness with 100% tie-up when working above 1.8m in height.

• As a result, all other persons not associated with the scaffold erection shall not enter the erection area.

• Finally, ground conditions shall be plain and dry.

• First, all scaffolders shall have 3rd-party training and certification.

• In addition, all scaffolders should have Working at Heights training.

• Furthermore, use a gin wheel for safe handling of scaffold material.

• Similarly, use a canvas basket to transfer scaffold material to the topside.

• Moreover, ensure proper training for working at heights.

• Finally, the scaffold competent person must be strictly present when erecting or dismantling the scaffold.

• Uneven surface.

• Working in a congested area with limited entry and exit.

• Live areas.

• LOTO of hazardous energy sources.

• Collapse of scaffold.

• Slip, trip, and fall.

• Electrocution.

• Personal injury.

• Pinch point, puncture.

• Flying object high temp. exposure (hot water, steam, gas, oil).

• Fuel and gas.

• Chemical burn.

• To start, if the surface is uneven, provide a sole board for the scaffold structure.

• Next, provide an additional permit (Confined Space Permit) before cable pulling.

• Furthermore, provide proper access to the confined space that is free from any obstruction.

• Additionally, gas test the area as per client requirements.

• Moreover, do not erect scaffolding near excavations.

• Consequently, workers must have LOTO training and a commissioning permit.

• Also, absolutely no work is permitted in the commissioning area where blue and white barricading tapes are installed.

• Likewise, do not attempt to change the status of any equipment tagged with a “Danger” or “do not operate” tag.

• Besides, wear hand gloves at all times to avoid pinch points.

• Therefore, maintain proper coordination between the LOTO coordinator, job supervisor, and safety personnel.

• Thus, explain the first aider and emergency contact numbers to workers.

• Furthermore, do not take the power supply from an energized panel board.

• Finally, perform proper gas testing and use intrinsically safe tools.

• Initially, all personnel shall undergo Confined Space Entry Training.

• Next, do not enter the confined space without logging in and out with the attendant.

• Consequently, equipment must be locked out, tagged out, and verified isolated from hazardous energy sources.

• Ultimately, do not work in the energized area without prior authorization from the commissioning department.

• First, the working area shall be kept in high-standard housekeeping.

• Additionally, properly stack material to avoid damage or loss.

• Furthermore, clear unwanted materials from the site from time to time.

• Therefore, all scaffold material must be returned to the laydown area after the dismantling of the scaffold.

• Finally, do not scatter material near building access points.