J.

JAVA FORMWORK AND PROJECTS PTY LTD

Working on Scaffolding
Safe Work Procedure

PPE Requirements
Overalls Hard hat Safety goggles Leather gloves Safety shoes Ear plugs

Special Instructions

 Inspect the area for tripping and other hazards relating to the task
 Implement a buddy system- always work with a co-worker
 Follow a safe work system
 Ensure personal protective equipment is suitable, properly fitted, and maintained
 Follow instructions and safety rules

Task Hazards Risk Control Measures

Preparation Defective tools and Personal injury or  Ensure that all tools and
equipment property damage equipment are inspected and
colour coded prior to use.
 Preventive maintenance for all
tools and equipment procedures
to be implemented.
 Only competent persons will
use/operate tools and equipment
at site.
Poor material Personal injury or  Material should be properly
storage and property damage stacked and arranged.
handling  Avoid over stacking.
 While handling materials,
personnel to comply with manual
handling procedure.
 Maintain access among material.
 If handling manually, the
 maximum height of materials not
to exceed 3 meters.
Unskilled workers Personal injury or  Scaffolding should be done under
property damage the supervision of a competent
and certified supervisor.
 Deploy competent and trained
workforce certified.
 Scaffolding should be third party.
Not Wearing PPE Personal injury  Always wear complete and proper
PPE
Mobilization of  Being struck by Body sprains and  An appropriate work permit shall
personnel and material strains from lifting be obtained prior to starting work.
work preparation  Trip and fall materials, splinters  Ensure proper supervision at all
at work site.  Being hip by cuts, and injury of times.
moving personnel.  Proper communication with other
vehicles or contractors.
falling  Use correct manual lifting
materials. techniques.
 Cuts from steel  Get assistance when lifting heavy
strapping loads.
 Wear gloves and other protective
clothing.
 Take care when moving materials
by hands.
 Maintain an awareness of other
people in the area.
 Remove obstacles in pathways.
 Be aware of uneven and unstable
surface.
Working at high  Falls Fatality / Personal  Trained and experienced with
elevated area.  Falling of injury third party certificate scaffolders
materials. shall be allowed to do the
erection/dismantling job.
 Any employee who works at high
elevated area must be competed
the work at height training.
 All workers must wear full body
harness.
Falling Objects  Head Trauma  Require hard hats and other
 Fatalities required personal protective
 Property equipment (PPE) for every person
Damage in areas at risk for falling objects—
no exceptions.
 Communicate often. Work as a
team to avoid complacency and
always remain vigilant of these
procedures.