Scaffolding - Work Procedure or Work Method Statement

The Scaffolding Work Method Statement outlines the Safety Steps required to Safely use Scaffolding. Scaffolding needs to be used with appropiate safety procedures. The Scaffolding Work Method Statement is ready to use and is not a blank template. Work Method Statements can be edited or customised in MS Word if required.

Construction sites where Scaffolding is used are required to provide clear working instructions for the erection and use of Scaffolding in the form of a Work Method Statement. The document can be reused on different sites, provided a risk assessment is conducted as working conditions change, or new hazards are introduced.

The complete Work Method Statement can be produced for WorkSafe/WorkCover compliance, in addition to OHS Tender applications

The Procedure includes:

• Personnel Requirements
• Risk Controls
• Transporting
• Site Awareness
• Planning
• Erection Safety
• Pre-Start Checks General
• Pre-Start Checks Ladder
• Working On Scaffolding
• and more...

Scaffolding Safety Notes

When Working With Scaffolding:

• If the scaffolding is incomplete -barricades, danger tags or warning signs should be used to prevent unauthorised access.
• Team lifting is not a preferred method for load handling and should only be used as a last resort.
• Scaffolding foundations MUST be able to carry and distribute all the weight of the scaffold, including any extra loads.