Scaffold Protocol - Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeen City CouncilScaffold Fan, Netting & SheetingFalling objects from scaffolding presents a significant risk of injury to the users of the highway.Suitable and sufficient physical protection measures need to be provided to prevent objectsfalling from scaffolding and protection of the public if there is risk of falling objects. SeeSection 4.3 Scaffold Design for information on Crash decking.Protection FansThe design of protection fans required will depend upon the nature of materials likely to fall(e.g. paint drips, masonry, scaffold components, construction materials etc.). Fans must bedesigned and constructed strictly in accordance with NASC Technical Guidance Note No.20:2008 (TG20:08), Guide to Good Practice for Scaffolding with Tube and Fittings. Unlessotherwise stated in the design or scaffold permit, a double layer of scaffold boards with animpervious membrane between (e.g. heavy gauge plastic sheeting) should be used. Net fansystems used for personal protection and falling objects must be tested and installed inaccordance with BS EN 1263 Parts 1 & 2 and must only be used for the purpose they aredesigned.3.7 Raising and Lowering MaterialsThe methods used to raise and lower scaffolding components will be determined by the safesystem of work, i.e. undertaking risk assessments and method statements and the extent andtype of structure being worked on and the equipment available.The methods available will generally fall into one or other of the following categories:• Handballing (chaining)• Light line (hand line)• Gin wheel and rope• Forklift truck• Tower crane• Goods hoistBelow is guidance for each of the methods. Legislation and company policies may dictateother methods.HandballingSometimes called chaining, this is the method normally adopted on the first few lifts of ascaffold. The team will form a chain up the face of the scaffold and pass tubes and boardsfrom one to another.It is imperative that operatives wear a safety harness and are attached to a suitable anchorpoint via their lanyard when necessary during this operation. When passing the equipmentboth hands should be used at all times to maintain full control of the equipment. A goodmethod of communication to use is for the person receiving the equipment to call "my tubePage 27 of 46 Issue 1