Scaffolding Inspection
PROJECT: New Gathering Centre, GC-29 in North Kuwait
PROJECT NO: EF 1901
CONTRACT NO: 14050476
PETROFAC JOB NO: JI-2027
This training is in line with KOC HSEMS
Procedures:
Control and Use of Scaffolding
Document Number: KOC.SA.002
What is Scaffold?
A scaffold is any temporary elevated platform (supported or
suspended) and its supporting structure (including points of
anchorage), used for supporting both employees and the
materials to be used
How do you prevent falls from scaffolds?
Implement a comprehensive safety program.
Understand KOC HSEMS procedures- KOC SA. 002 scaffold
procedures.
Train workers to identify hazards associated with scaffold use.
Use safe work practices.
Scaffold Inspector
A competent person (3rd party certified) whose combination of
knowledge, training and experience is appropriate for the type and
complexity of the scaffold.
A non-scaffolder who has attended a scaffold inspection course (eg a
site manager) could be deemed competent to inspect a basic scaffold
structure.
structure
Scaffold inspection report requirement
Report includes:
Name & location of the person on whose behalf the inspection was carried
out
Location of the scaffold inspected
Date & Time of inspection
Details of any faults identified
Any actions taken to rectify those faults
Any further actions required
Name & position of person making the report.
Repair
The scaffold competent person must be notified immediately if a
component becomes damaged after erection, and the scaffold must
RED TAG and not be used until the damaged component has been
properly repaired or replaced.
Scaffolds General Requirement
Scaffolds shall be erected, modified or dismantled only by 3rd party
certified scaffolding personnel's.
Scaffolds shall be constructed in compliance with KOC Recommended
Practice for Scaffolding (KOC-L-025).
Scaffolds shall be inspected on the following occasions:
- before any scaffold is used
- following any alterations
- after any period of adverse weather
- every 7 days, whether scaffold was used or not
- at regular intervals during use in high wind conditions.
Completion of scaffold inspection register.
Scaffolding Inspection points
At start of each shift or after modification by competent person
Do visual inspection for obvious issues:
- Access
- Full Planking
- Guardrails
- plumbness
Competent Person Inspection Checklist
When was the last time scaffold was inspected
Were the planks looked at ( checked for saw cuts, fungi, dents , face
breaks, splits, corrosion, bended, cracks, etc.)
Is there any ladder? ( Obstruction access, three feet above, with in two
feet of the bottom, built in)
Who trained the erecting and dismantling crew?
Last time the users trained?
What is the maximum intended load of the scaffold?
What is the maximum load intended to put on scaffold?
Competent Person Inspection Checklist
Plumbness
Base plates, mudsills? ( What is the foundation likes)
Working level fully planked?( holes, max. 9 ½.)
Extension of planks over the end frame? (6 – 12.)
Fall protection? (When & What)
Securing the scaffold at 4:1? (width of frame)
Maintained clearance near ALL power lines
Scaffolding must be fully planked
Legal Requirements
Inspections are required on all scaffolding from which a person can
fall
Before use
After substantial alteration
After adverse weather or occurrence
Within every seven (07) days
All scaffolds shall be in accordance with KOC Recommended Practice for
Scaffolding (KOC-L-025) : KOC.SA.002 - Control and Use of Scaffolding
What is Scafftag?
SCAFFTAG
A proprietary system for recording scaffold inspections comprising a
holder (which, when empty, denotes that the scaffold should not be
used), and an ‘Erection and Inspection Record Card. Scaffold approved for
use will have a completed
Standard component of Scafftag
Date erected, with name and initials of Scaffolder;
Maximum loading kN/m2;
Date inspected, with name and initials of Scaffolding
Contractor’s Representative;
Date modified, with name and initials of Scaffolder;
Date re-inspected, with name and initials of Scaffolding
Contractor’s Representative;
Expire date of label;
Dismantling date.
A Scaff 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 detail
Standard component of Scafftag
Note:
-Scafftag are to be signed / inspected either
by the scaffolding supervisor / inspector / or
a competent person .
-Scaffold must be checked every 1 week (7
days), then updated the Scaff tag as
possible.
Scafftag insert card Scafftag Holder
SCAFFTAG displayed at each access point. This will show the signed-off
green inspection card, which has provision on the reverse for re-
inspection records.
Duties of Scaffolding
DUTY LOADING STD CENTRES
Very Light Duty 0.75 kN/m2 2.7 m
Light Duty 1.50 kN/m2 2.4 m
General Purpose 2.00 kN/m2 2.1 m
Heavy Duty 2.50 kN/m2 2.0 m
Special Duty 3.00 kN/m2 1.8 m
Safe Use of scaffolds:
SAFE TO Unsafe – DO
USE NOT USE
SCAFFOLD SCAFFOLD
Types of Scaffolding
Independent
Birdcage
Putlog
Tower
System scaffold
- Kwikstage
-Cuplock
-Alloy tower
Independent scaffold
Independent Scaffolds- these scaffolds which have two rows of standards each rows
joined together with ledgers which in turn support the transverse transom. This scaffold is
erected clear of existing or proposed building but is tied to the building or structure at
suitable intervals.
Birdcage
A birdcage scaffold consists of a mass of standards arranged at regular intervals in
parallel lines, usually evenly spaced apart. These standards are laced together with a grid
of ledgers and transoms at every lift height. The top lift is boarded to form the access
platform for work on ceilings and soffits, e.g. fix lighting, ventilation or sprinklers over an
inside area.
Putlog scaffold
Putlog Scaffolds- these are scaffolds which have an outer row of standards joined
together by ledgers which support the transverse putlogs which are built into the bed
joints or perpends as the work proceeds, they are therefore only for new work in bricks
or blocks
Putlog scaffold
Putlog
Bridle Tube
Fig.1
Bridle Tube-
Where it is necessary by-pass a window or door
opening a bride tube is connected to the underside
of the putlog and act as a support for the end of
putlog not supported by the brickworks. It should
be fixed with right angle couplers.
The bride tube also serves as the inner fixing point
for braces.
Fig.2
Tower Scaffold
System Scaffold
Cuplock Scaffold
Scaffolds Components
Base plate
Must be 150mm x 150mm with a pin centrally positioned and be
placed under every standard at all times
Scaffolds Components
Double Couplers
Fig.1 Fig.2
These are load bearing couplers or fittings which must be used for ties at all
times
Scaffolds Components
Girder Clamp
Fig.1 Fig.2
Used to tie scaffolds to steel girders, must always be used
Scaffolds Components
Joint Pin / Spigot
Used to butt join scaffold tubes end to end, should not be used in ledgers or
sway braces.
Scaffolds Components
Putlog Couplers
Mills hook Wrap over
Used to fasten intermediate transoms to ledgers, non load bearing
fittings.
Scaffolds Components
Reveal
Pin
Used to fix tubes between two opposing faces as part of a reveal
tie
Scaffolds Components
Scaffold Board
Working Platform- set of boards to work
Scaffolds Components
Sleeve Coupler
Should always be used to butt join ledgers and sway bracing in preference to
joint pins
Scaffolds Components
Swivel Coupler
Used to connect any two tubes at any angle other than 90⁰, often used with a
small butt to splice joints which require staggering
Scaffolding Terminology
Bay – Distance between standards
Brace – Tube at an angle to give stability
Guardrail - To stop person falling
Ledger - Tube supporting transoms
Lift - Distance between ledgers
Soleboard - placed under baseplate to spread weight on soft
ground
Standard - Upright tube
Ties - means of fixing scaffold to structure
Transom - tubes to support platform
Working Platform- set of boards to work on
Scaffolds Terminology
Access Ladder
LADDER INSPECTION LADDER POSITION
Scaffolding Terminology
Three Types of Bracing used in scaffolding
Ledger brace- to add rigidity.
Swat Brace- to stop from swaying
Plan Brace- to stop it twisting.
Scaffolding Terminology
Three main criteria when inspecting the base of scaffolds:
Firm and level base.
Base plates at all times.
Soleboards when required
Unsafe Scaffolds
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Unsafe Scaffolds
Avoid the Main Hazards of Scaffolds
Fall from elevation
Bad planking
Scaffold collapse
Getting struck by falling tools or debris
Electrocution
KEEP IT SAFE & SOUND…
INSPECT YOUR
SCAFFOLD!!!!
Scaffolding Inspection
END
THANK YOU!!!!
