1. Scaffolding materials must meet standards, and a competent supervisor must oversee all scaffolding work including erection, dismantling, and modifications. 2. Scaffold tags must be used to indicate if a scaffold is safe to use, unsafe to use, or requires a full body harness. Tags must be inspected daily. 3. Only trained scaffolders can perform or modify scaffolding work. A full body harness is required for work over 1.6 meters high.

1. HSE
DEPARTMENT
(738-C02)

2. • Scaffolding materials as per standards (Tube and Coupler scaffold
acceptable. NO frame scaffold)
• Competent scaffold supervisor to supervise all scaffolding
erection / dismantling / modifications
• Scaff Tags a must.
– Green Scaff Tag – OK for Use
– Red Scaff Tag – Don’t Use
– Yellow Tag – Use Full Body Harness
• Scaff Tag to be revalidated / inspected everyday.
If it is without inspection – DO NOT USE!
• Only trained scaffolders to perform or modify scaffolding works
• Full body harness @ 1.6 meters high and above
BASIC RULE OF SCAFFOLD

3. 0.95 m – 1.15 m
(38” – 45”)
6”
36” min.
Scaffold Basic Components
SCAFFOLD PLANKS (BOARDS)
BEARER (TRANSOM)
LONGITUDINAL (FACADE) BRACING
SWIVEL COUPLER
FIXED COUPLER (90o)
TRANSVERSE (SECTIONAL) BRACING
BASE LIFT (KICKER LIFT)
MID RAIL
SELF-CLOSING DROP
BAR (INSIDE POSTS)
FALSE UPRIGHT
(PUNCHEON)
LADDER CLAMP
TOEBOARD
POST (STANDARD)
RUNNER (LEDGER)
BASE PLATE
SILL (SOLE BOARD)
INDEPENDENT (DOUBLE POLE) SCAFFOLD
TOP RAIL

4. TIMBER
COVER FOR
ACCESS HOLE
(or hinged)
PLAN BRACE
UNDER DECK
PLAN BRACE
LONGITUDINAL
(FAÇADE)
BRACING
TOP RAIL
MID RAIL
WIRE LASHING
(TOP, MIDDLE
& BOTTOM OF
LADDER
TOEBOARD
LADDER SHOULD BE
FIXED TO NARROWER
WIDTH OF TOWER
TRANSVERSE
(LEDGER)
BRACING
LOCKING
CASTERS
MOBILE SCAFFOLD

5. When ascending /
descending ladder,
FACE IT with
both hands FREE.
Always maintain
3-point contact
• 2 hands, 1 foot
• 2 feet, 1 hand
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6. Ladders of insufficient length pose potential fall
hazard. Ensure the top of ladder is extended 36”
(min) above the landing or provide grab bar.
To firm
footing
top rail
mid
rail
drop bar

Ladder inclined at 75O with the horizontal, positioned
to allow sideway step to and from the landing.

7. 
Ladders must be secured by the side rails (stiles), not by the
rungs, by means of lashing or ladder clamp.

8. Load bearing
coupler as a
temporary
positive stop
during scaffold
erection.
Do not hook
lanyard onto a
ladder / hole of
scaffold post.


9. Use rope to lower
or raise tools / materialsNever drop tools


10. Cover all OPENINGS on the
platform deck


11. 
Transom
Substitute Scaffold Board for Transom
DON’T
(scaffold load bearing tube)

12. 
Don’t use / work on an
incomplete scaffold

13. 
Don’t move scaffold with
person on platform
Use mobile scaffold
only on paved areas.

14. Poorly supported Planks

Scaffold planks must be piled evenly supported to prevent
warping / distortion.

15. DO NOT EXTEND SCAFFOLD TUBES
TOO LONG

16. POOR
HOUSEKEEPING
…materials left cluttered
on the ground
… couplers rusting in
storage drum filled with
water

17. Keep
materials
orderly and
tidy
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