This document outlines procedures for using scaffold tagging systems. It defines key terms like certified scaffolder and competent person. Scaffold tags come in red, green, and yellow colors. Red tags indicate a scaffold is not safe for use, green tags mean a scaffold has been inspected and is safe for use up to 1 week, and yellow tags mean a scaffold can only be used with fall protection up to 1 week. The document provides step-by-step instructions on attaching tags and filling out inserts with inspection details like the inspector's name, date, and location. It specifies additional inspection requirements for scaffolds over 6m or special scaffolds.

1. ScaffoldTagging System
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2. Objectives
The purpose of this procedure is to outline the
method for using Scaff tags during the
erection, use, modification,
inspection and dismantling of scaffolds.

3. Definition
Certified scaffolder: a person who holds a certificate of competency as
a scaffolder.
Competent person: a person who has through a combination of
training, education and experience, acquired knowledge and skills
enabling that person to perform correctly the specified scaffolding
task.
Note: to undertake the following the competent person must also be a
certified scaffolder:
 to erect, modify or dismantle scaffolding greater than 4m in height,
 to undertake specific inspections and alterations of scaffolding
greater than 4m in height for the purposes of ensuring scaffold
compliance, and
 to erect tube and coupler scaffolding of any kind.

4. What is Scaff tag?
Scaff tag:
a specific card holder and card, that,
when fixed to a scaffold, identifies the status of
the scaffold,
details with respect to its use and inspection
details.

5. Why Use a Scaffold Tagging System?
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6. Why use a Scaffold Tagging System?
Your scaffold tagging system will help prevent scaffold-
related injuries and fatalities by indicating whether or
not a scaffold is safe for use
Therefore, a full understanding of the
COMPANY scaffold tagging system is
essential

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8. Indicates the
scaffold has not
been inspected or
is not safe for use
(by anyone other
than scaffold
craftsmen)
Red
Scaffold Tag
SCAFFTAG® Holder
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“DO NOT USE
SCAFFOLD”
message must
be visible

9. Indicates scaffold is
complete, has been
inspected, and is
safe for use at the
time of inspection
GREEN scaffold tag
valid for a maximum
of One week
Green
Scaffold Tag
SCAFFTAG® Insert
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Insert fits
into holder

10. Indicates scaffold has
been inspected and
may be used only by
workers wearing a
properly anchored
personal fall arrest
system, including a full
body harness and
lanyard
YELLOW scaffold tag
valid for One week
maximum
Yellow
Scaffold Tag
SCAFFTAG® Insert
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Insert fits
into holder

11. YELLOW Scaffold Tag
For any scaffold with platform(s) which
physically cannot be completely erected
• e.g., interference with equipment or
structure prevents installation of all guardrails
or planks
Use of YELLOW tag(s) does not
permit intentional erection of
incomplete scaffolds
The Main Elements

12. YELLOW Scaffold Tag
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)
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13. StSteps Guide to Using Scaffold Tag
Holders and Inserts
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14. RED scaffold tag (holder) to be built
into scaffold, near each point of
access, by scaffold craftsmen
You can use string, wire, cable ties also
Only qualified scaffold craftsmen are
allowed on a scaffold with a RED
scaffold tag
Step by Step
RED scaffold tag (holder) is attached by
putting scaffold tube through holder
Retain RED scaffold tag (holder)
with a coupler
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15. Supervisor of scaffold craftsmen must
inspect scaffold as soon as possible
after erection or alteration is complete
Supervisor of scaffold crew fills in and signs
“Scaffold Field Inspection Checklist”, using
either the:
Step by Step
• Applicable Scaffold Inspection Form
or
• “Blue Book” Scaffold Field Inspection Checklist
(can be used only by company certified
scaffold supervisors or scaffold inspectors)

16. If Scaffold Supervisor decides scaffold is safe to
use, he will fill in and sign, as applicable,
• GREEN (“Passed Inspection”) or
• YELLOW (“Full Body Harness Required”)
scaffold tag(s)
Further on in this presentation, you will be
shown how to fill in these inserts
Scaffold Supervisor gives completed
checklist to Work Permit Issuer’s unit, who
keeps it until scaffold taken down
Step by Step

17. If Scaffold EQUAL TO or LESS THAN 6 meters
(20 feet) high or is NOT a “Special Scaffold”:
Scaffold Supervisor signs GREEN or
YELLOW scaffold tag(s) and prints date
when next inspection is due
Supervisor inserts the signed GREEN or
YELLOW tag(s) into the RED holder(s)
“Date of next inspection” must not
be more than 1 week ahead
Step by Step

18. A “Special Scaffold” is
A scaffold over 30 meters (98 feet) tall
scaffold which exceeds the maximum height limits in pages 38 of this
guidelines
• A scaffold cantilevered by more than 3 meters (10 feet)
• A scaffold (except bracket scaffolds) with a total platform area over
30 square meters (320 sq. ft.) which is supported by or hung from an
existing structure or building (roof, pipe rack, offshore platform, etc.)
• A scaffold supporting loads greater than 240 kg per m/sq. including
piping, equipment, masonry, new or existing structures, or loads
other than workers and their materials
Step by Step

19. If Scaffold MORE THAN 6 meters
(20 feet) tall or is a “Special Scaffold”:
Scaffold Supervisor signs tag(s) and
leaves “Date of Next Inspection” blank
Supervisor gives the signed GREEN or
YELLOW tag(s) to a Scaffold Inspector
• Scaffold Inspector may be either a PDO or
Contractor employee
• All Scaffold Inspectors and Scaffold Supervisors
MUST BE CERTIFIED by PDO or recognised
Awarding Body
• Contact your PDO Technical Authority for more
information on required certification
Step by Step

20. Scaffold Inspector inspects scaffold
As soon as possible after Scaffold
Supervisor’s inspection
Scaffold Inspector also fills in and signs
separate “Scaffold Field Inspection
Checklist”
Inspector gives this checklist to Work Permit
Issuer’s unit, who will keep it until scaffold is
taken down
Step by Step
If Scaffold MORE THAN 6 meters
(20 feet) tall or is a “Special Scaffold”:

21. If Scaffold Inspector agrees that scaffold is
safe to use, he will:
Fill in and sign GREEN or YELLOW
scaffold tag(s)
• Previously given to him by Scaffold
Supervisor
Step by Step
If Scaffold MORE THAN 6 meters
(20 feet) tall or is a “Special Scaffold”:

22. The Scaffold Inspector will:
Print “Date of Next Inspection”
on GREEN or YELLOW scaffold tag(s)
Insert the signed GREEN or
YELLOW tag(s) into the RED
holder(s)
“Date of Next Inspection” shall not be
more than 1 week ahead
Step by Step
If Scaffold MORE THAN 6 meters
(20 feet) tall or is a “Special Scaffold”:

23. Step by Step
At least every 7 days:
Each scaffold must be re-
inspected by Scaffold Supervisor
(and Scaffold Inspector if
required), using the previous
procedure

24. Entering
Information
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25. Entering Information
For writing on GREEN or YELLOW
scaffold tag inserts, use only
permanent marker pens

26. Scaffolds UNDER 6m (20 ft) Tall:
If scaffold is under 6m (20 ft) tall, only the
Supervisor of the scaffold craftsmen who
erected the scaffold needs to inspect scaffold
• Unless it’s a “Special Scaffold” as defined in GU 363
Scaffold Supervisor fills in and signs
GREEN or YELLOW scaffold tag(s) –
as applicable
When completed, Supervisor inserts
the GREEN or YELLOW scaffold tag(s)
in the RED holder(s)
Entering Information

27. If Scaffold UNDER 6m (20 ft) Tall:
AHMED SULAIMAN
Supervisor PRINTS his name
Supervisor’s actual signature
Ahmed Sulaiman
Supervisor enters his phone number
673-2400
Supervisor enters his certificate
number (or badge number)
233100
Date of next inspection - to be entered
by Supervisor if scaffold less than 6m
(20 ft) tall and NOT a “Special scaffold”
2/14/02
Total number of planked levels (max.)
2
Unique scaffold location or numberTANK 105
First
inspection
AHMED SULAIMAN
Ahmed Sulaiman
673-2400
233100
2/28/02
1 week
later
AHMED SULAIMAN
Ahmed Sulaiman
673-2400
233100
3/14/02
1 week
later
2
Maximum number of working levels
Load rating of scaffold (check one)

Entering Information

28. Scaffolds OVER 6m (20 ft) Tall:
Scaffold Supervisor fills in and signs top
part of GREEN or YELLOW scaffold tag(s)
– as applicable
When Supervisor is done, he gives tag(s)
to Scaffold Inspector
Inspector fills in the rest of each tag and
places in the RED holder(s)
If scaffold is over 6m (20 ft) tall or a
“Special Scaffold”, the Scaffold Supervisor
AND a Scaffold Inspector each need to
inspect the scaffold (as per WAHR)
Entering Information

29. If Scaffold OVER 6m (20 ft.) Tall:
Date of next inspection - to be entered
by Inspector if scaffold MORE than 6m
(20 ft) tall OR a “Special Scaffold”
2/14/02
673-2400
233100
AHMED SULAIMAN
Ahmed Sulaiman
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Supervisor enters all information on top part of
GREEN insert
• Same as for scaffolds less than 6m (20 ft) tall
• However, Supervisor does not enter “Date of
Next Inspection”
TANK 105
First
inspection
2

Inspector PRINTS his name
KHALED SALEH Inspector's actual signature
Khaled Saleh
Inspector enters his phone number673-2308
Inspector enters his certificate number
(or badge number)
431056
Entering Information

30. If Scaffold OVER 6m (20 ft.) Tall:
2/14/02
673-2400
233100
AHMED SULAIMAN
Ahmed Sulaiman
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TANK 105
2

1 week
later
KHALED SALEH
Khaled Saleh
673-2308
431056
673-2400
AHMED SULAIMAN
Ahmed Sulaiman
233100
Supervisor enters all information on top part of
GREEN insert
• As was done during earlier inspections
KHALED SALEH
Khaled Saleh
673-2308
431056
Inspector enters information on lower part
of GREEN insert
• As was done during earlier inspections
2/28/02
“Date of Next Inspection” entered by
Inspector
• Must not be more than 1 week ahead
Entering Information

31. 2/28/02
If Scaffold OVER 6m (20 ft.) Tall:
2/14/02
673-2400
233100
AHMED SULAIMAN
Ahmed Sulaiman
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TANK 105
2

AHMED SULAIMAN
Ahmed Sulaiman
673-2400
233100
KHALED SALEH
Khaled Saleh
673-2308
431056
KHALED SALEH
Khaled Saleh
673-2308
431056
1 week
later
Supervisor enters all information on top part of
GREEN insert
• As was done during earlier inspections
AHMED SULAIMAN
Ahmed Sulaiman
673-2400
233100
Inspector enters information on lower part
of GREEN insert
• As was done during earlier inspections
RAUL TABANGO
Raul
Tabango
682-0860
342765
“Date of Next Inspection” entered by
Inspector
• Must not be more than 1 week ahead
3/14/02
And so on, with re-inspection every week
Entering Information

32. Supervisor enters unique scaffold location or #
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Maximum number of working levels
2
Load rating of scaffold (check one)
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Supervisor PRINTS his name
AHMED SULAIMAN
Supervisor’s actual signature
Ahmed SulaimanSupervisor enters his phone number 673-2100
Supervisor enters his certificate
number (or badge number)
233100
If
2/14/02
“Date of Next Inspection” to be entered
by Supervisor, if scaffold less than 6m
(20 ft) tall or NOT “Special”
2
Total number of planked levels (max.)
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33. If Scaffold OVER 6m (20
2/14/02
“Date of Next Inspection” to be entered
by Inspector, if scaffold MORE than
6m (20 ft) tall or NOT “Special”
Inspector PRINTS his name
KHALED SALEH
Inspector's actual signature
Khaled Saleh
Inspector enters his phone number 673-2108
Inspector enters his certificate number
(or badge number)
431056
Ahmed Sulaiman
AHMED SULAIMAN
6732100
233100
Supervisor enters all information on top and le
YELLOW insert
• Same as for scaffolds less than 6m (20 ft) tall
• However, Supervisor does not enter “Date of
Next Inspection”
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34. Upon completion of the four inspection
columns on GREEN scaffold tag:
New GREEN tag(s) must be filled in
and inserted into the same RED holder(s)
• Using the previous procedure
Fully used GREEN tag(s) must be kept
on file until scaffold is taken down
Entering Information

35. YELLOW Scaffold Tag
After every weekly re-inspection:
• New YELLOW scaffold tag(s) must be
filled in, and
• Inserted into the same RED holder(s)
• Using the previous procedure
Fully used YELLOW scaffold tag(s)
must be kept on file until scaffold is
taken down
Entering Information

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37. High visibility “DO NOT USE SCAFFOLD” RED scaffold tag (holder)
GREEN “PASSED INSPECTION” scaffold tag (insert)
YELLOW “FULL BODY HARNESS REQUIRED” scaffold tag (insert)
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38. MAJOR BENEFITS OF SCAFFOLD TAGGING SYSTEM
• Saves lives
• Provides compliance with contract requirements
• Saves time
• Easy to use
• Weather resistant
• Standardized company-wide system