CODE OF PRACTICE FOR METAL SCAFFOLDING SAFETY

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CODE OF PRACTICE FOR METAL SCAFFOLDING SAFETY
(f) Safe access to and egress from the working places should be
provided.
(g) Effective bonding system to earth should be provided to the
scaffold.
(h) Additional features such as attachment points for ladders,
working platforms, guard-rails and toe-boards should be provided for
the protection of workers using the scaffold. Safety nets and safety
belts should also be provided for the protection of scaffolders.
(i) Scaffolding components/materials/equipment should be handled,
lifted, stored, stacked and transported safely.
(j) The time when the scaffold would be erected and dismantled should
be decided in the design and planning stage. The scaffold should be
dismantled as soon as it is no longer required to be used.
4.1.2 Specification for scaffolding contract document:
(a) Specification for scaffolding contract document should
incorporate particular requirements and essential information
for the scaffolding work to be planned and implemented safely.
(For example, the provision of design drawings and method
statement; phasing of work - particularly with other contractors;
periodic maintenance and repair of scaffold.)
(b) Special requirements relating to compliance with safety
legislation should be highlighted and, where appropriate, these items
should be included in the Bills of Quantities.
(c) Depending on the size of the project and/or the complexity of the
work involved, tenderers for the scaffolding work should be required
to submit an outline scaffolding plan at tendering stage, giving
sufficient information to demonstrate their intended safe system of
work.