●     Scaffold shall only be erected, dismantled or altered by fully trained scaffolders.

●     The method of erection and dismantling shall be strictly in accordance with NASC SG4:15.

●     Under no circumstances shall the scaffold be altered by unauthorised persons.

●     Brick guards shall be fitted if there is a risk of materials falling between the toe-board and guardrails.

●     An exclusion zone shall be established below, if necessary, to keep others away whilst erection/dismantling is in progress.

●     Scaffolders working at height shall wear full-body harnesses fitted with fall-arrest type lanyards.

●     Lanyards shall be secured to a secure anchorage point, preferably above head height, whenever working on an unprotected lift.

●     Safe systems of work include working off a minimum of 3 properly supported boards and fixed ladder access with the progression of the scaffold.

●      Always fully board the base lift when working over the public.

●      Erect ties as work proceeds.

●      Be aware of adverse weather conditions.

●      Check that the base is adequate or to design.

●       Work to Method Statement.

●      The scaffolders shall provide a handover certificate on completion of their work and before use.

●     Inspections shall be carried out at intervals no greater than 7 days, and the results will be entered in a register.

●     Under no circumstances shall any scaffold guarding be removed without authorisation.

●     Barriers/notices to prevent unauthorised access.

●     Ladders shall be removed at the end of the shift to prevent unauthorised access.

●     Barriers/notices to prevent unauthorised access.

●     When the scaffold is handed over to the client / Principal Contractor, any other     control measures shall be in accordance with the requirements of the

Client / Principal Contractors procedures.

●     Manual handling shall be avoided wherever possible.

●     All scaffold components shall be delivered and off-loaded by the Hiab hydraulic lifting arm mounted on the wagon.

●     Correct gloves, footwear, clothing, etc. shall be worn.

●     Individuals shall not lift materials in excess of 25kgs unaided.

Public / contractors

/ employees

●      Avoid vehicle reversing where possible; if necessary, use trained banks man.

●      Keep the work area tidy and maintain access.

●      Erect barriers and signs to protect others.

●      Employees are to wear hi-viz vests.

●      Before cutting/banding, etc., ensure that the materials do not spill out.

●      Ensure no unauthorised personnel are within close proximity of the load.

●      Always stand clear of bundles in safe areas.

●     Operators must be trained, authorised and certificated.

●  Outriggers must be fully extended.

●      Any slinging of materials must be carried out by persons trained to do so or under the supervision of a trained person.

●  All equipment is to be inspected before use.

●      All equipment must be regularly maintained, tested, and examined per statutory requirements, i.e., cranes, slings, and chains.

●       Trained bank man to be used with cranes/Hiabs.

●     Eye and ear protection to be worn during drilling operations.

●     Proof testing is to be done on 20% of anchors.

●     Ties/anchors are to be fixed/removed progressively in accordance the drawing.

●     Pre-use inspection, paying particular attention to ties and boards.

●     Advise Client in writing of interference.

●     Pre-dismantle checks, i.e., ties and boards, ensure the scaffold is debris-free. Do not turn boards with loose debris on them.

●     A safe system of work should include working off a minimum of 3 properly supported boards. Company procedure for using safety harnesses and passing/lowering materials to the ground. Bombing is illegal; anyone doing so will be instantly dismissed. Work to NASC Guidance Note SG4:15.

●     Barrier off below.

●     Adopt good housekeeping and stacking procedures.

●     Do not overload scaffold/protection fans with dismantled equipment.

Control Measures to Reduce Risks: Risk Control Systems (RCS) and Workplace Precautions (WP)

Risk Control Systems in operation: Daily / Weekly inspections, Audits, Reviews, Safety Checks, Recording and Monitoring, and Site Safety Tours. Workplace Precautions in operation: Safety Signs, Barriers, Fixed Fencing, Guards, Protective Equipment, Personal Protective Clothing, Overall Prevention Policies, Training, Toolbox Talks, Site Inductions, Risk Assessments and Method Statements. Working at Height: The hierarchy of control for working at height will be followed, and we expect all to adopt these requirements also, namely:

⮚      Avoid working at a height where we can.

⮚      Use work equipment or other measures to prevent falls where we cannot avoid working at height.

⮚      Where we cannot eliminate the risk of a fall use work equipment or other measures to minimise the distance and consequences of a fall should a fall occur.

Other Precautions: All Electrical Tools used will be PAT tested, inspected and recorded. Noise assessments will be carried out where applicable. The tools selected will not exceed the Meter per second calculation with personal exposure above 8hrs. Manual handling assessments to be completed were practical; all loads above 25kgs will be carried by 2 operatives or mechanically transported. Permit to work systems is not required.

Tools/Equipment/Labour Resources Required:

❑      3-man scaffold gang

❑      Tube and fitting components.

❑      Small hand tools – spanner, hand saw etc.

PPE Requirements:

❑      Head Protection As per site rules (Mandatory)

❑      Face/Eye Protection if there is a possibility of projectile objects.

❑      Hearing Protection where levels exceed 80dBA

❑      Hand/Arm Protection Gloves.

❑      Safety Boots at all times (Mandatory)

❑      Hi-Visibility Clothing as per site rules (Mandatory)

❑      Lanyards – Lanyards shall be secured to a secure anchorage point, preferably above head height, whenever working on an unprotected lift.

Access to the Place of Work

1.      All site employees, contractors and visitors will use the designated parking areas.

2.      All employees, contractors, and visitors will attend the site induction conducted by the principal contractor.

3.      All employees, contractors and visitors will register their presence within the daily site register provided by the Principal Contractor.

4.      All employees and visitors will use the designated pedestrian and vehicle route when accessing and egressing the working areas.

5.      All persons will comply with site rules in wearing personal protective equipment.

Access Equipment to Be Used

1.      All site rules and conditions must be strictly adhered to, and any person failing to do so will be subject to Chichester Scaffolding disciplinary action and may be removed from the site.

2.      The Company Site Manager / Foreman will ensure that all working areas and means of access/egress are clear and free from obstruction; upon discovering any obstruction caused by other trades, he will ensure the area is made safe immediately by informing the Principal Contractor.

Details Work Sequence

*Where required, the company will provide risk assessments to all persons exposed to any hazards from their or others’ operations. *This should include Noise, Vibration, Lifting operations and Environmental  Hazards.

1.      Prior to commencing work, our site supervisor will check that the area is suitable and does not have any apparent defects, and is ready for work to begin.

2.      All scaffold components shall be delivered and off-loaded by a Hiab hydraulic lifting arm mounted on a wagon and  unloaded as close as possible to the work area.

3.      The method of erection/dismantling shall be in accordance with the requirements of the National Access & Scaffold Confederation (NASC) Guidance Notes SG4:15 ‘Preventing Falls in Scaffolding and Falsework’.

4.      All scaffolds shall be erected in accordance with the requirements of TG20:21.

5.      Clear warning signs shall be fitted to the scaffold in the progress of being erected, dismantled or altered.

6.      Barriers shall be erected where there is a contact risk from moving plants or vehicles.

7.      All work platforms shall be fitted with double handrails and toe boards. Patent brick guards shall be fitted if stacked materials exceed the toe board height.

8.      Access ladders shall be tied, and the top of the ladder shall extend beyond the platform by at least 1.05 metres.

9.      On completion of installation, a ‘handover certificate’ shall be produced and handed to the principal contractor/client.

10.   Scaffold inspections shall be the responsibility of the principal contractor/client unless Chichester Scaffolding has been specifically requested to carry them out on their behalf.

11.   Upon completion of the work, ensure that surplus materials are removed and that the site is left tidy.

Materials Handling and Storage

1.   All materials, where practical, will be below the recommended guidance for manual handling lifting weight of 25kg.

2.   All pallets of materials will be delivered as close as possible to the work area.

3.   Where the movement requires short distances, operatives will use barrows or where this risk is minimal passage of materials between numbers of operatives.

4.   Liaison between the Principal Contractor/Client must be maintained to ensure adequate and secure storage.

5.   Only the minimum quantity required will be held on-site.

6.   Storage areas should incorporate appropriate safety signs and warnings.

7.   Site Supervisor must ensure that storage facilities are adequate and are maintained to the specified standards.

Power Sources and Isolations Required include details of any Permit to Work (Hot work, Electric Isolations, etc.)

1.   Any work comprising a hot work will require a hot work permit.

2.   No Hot Work Permit is required for this element of work.

Training Requirements

1. Scaffolds shall only be erected, dismantled or altered by fully trained scaffolders.

Hazardous Substances

1. Reference should be made to the company COSHH Assessment Manual for full details of safety requirements. No substances will be used during this activity.

Supervision and Coordination of Activities

1.      The Site Supervisor / Foreman will manage the site activities on a daily basis, and their responsibility is to control the working area and interface the company activities with all contractors.

2.      Site Emergency procedures must be strictly followed, and all site rules will apply.

3.      The Site Supervisor / Foreman will be responsible for safely coordinating the company’s scope of  work.

4.      Where required, he will attend weekly safety coordination meetings held by the Principal Contractor / Client and liaise with all other contractors to ensure all work can be carried out safely.

5.      He will highlight any unsafe conditions or actions and take the appropriate actions to make the conditions safe.

Environmental Considerations

Site environmental considerations must be adhered to at all times.

1.      Under no circumstances must any waste materials, fuels or other contaminants be allowed to enter the drainage system.

2.      All insulation and package materials must be kept from entering the drainage systems.

3.      These include general waste, timber, plastic waste, cardboard, etc.

4.      Noise will be kept to a minimum whilst on site.

5.      Foul and abusive language will not be tolerated, and operatives found using such language or gestures will be removed from the site immediately.

6.      Transistor radios will not be permitted on site.

7.      The use of Mobile phones must only be used in accordance with site rules.

Protection of the Public

1.       As far as reasonably practicable, site traffic must be kept to a minimum and local traffic around the site’s perimeter must be treated carefully.

2.       Security Fencing provided must not be removed unless specific authority has been given by the Principal Contractor, and it must be replaced immediately after completion of the task.

3.      An exclusion zone shall be established below the work area to keep others away whilst erection/dismantling is in progress.

Waste Disposal Arrangements

1.      During the day, any debris will be collected and disposed of in accordance with the company procedures.

2.      Skips have been provided, and waste will be segregated and disposed of into the relative skip for that waste. Following each working shift, the debris will be removed and deposited into the skips provided.

Fire and Emergency Procedures

1.      The fire and emergency plan and procedures given at the site induction will be strictly adhered to during the work, and all site operatives will comply with the information provided.

2.      Under no circumstances must any appliance or alarm for the use in the event of an emergency be tampered with, and any abuse of such equipment will permanently result in the offender being removed from the site.

3.      When any alarm is sounded, the operatives must observe the evacuation criteria. They will down tools and make their way to the nearest assembly point for the site headcount and will not return to the workforce until the site management emergency coordinator has given the all-clear.

Review of Method Statement

1.       The Chichester Scaffolding site supervisor responsible for the works will ensure that the work area has been inspected and is free from risk of injury or that suitable and sufficient measures have been taken to comply with current health and safety legislation before any work is undertaken.

2.       This method statement will only be amended by the Chichester Scaffolding site supervisor and authorised in agreement with Chichester Scaffolding senior management. Any such amendments will be recorded, and further instruction will be given to each operative of the amendments.

Communication of Method Statement and Risk Assessment

1.      All operatives will be instructed on the risk assessment and method statement for their scope of work as part of the Tool Box Talk procedures before commencing work.

2.      They must ensure they fully understand the work involved, the hazards and the level of risk they may be exposed to.

3.      Following instruction, they each must sign the register attached.

4.      Each operative must work to the method statement; any deviation must be authorised by the Chichester Scaffolding Supervisor and in agreement with the Principal Contractor / Client.

5.      Any operative not working to the specific method statement will be subject to disciplinary action.