Scaffolding Erection & Dismantling Risk Assessment & Method Statement

Scaffolding operations are high-risk activities requiring CISRS competence and strict safety controls.

Scaffolding must be erected by competent persons following a design. Inspections required every 7 days.

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Key Hazards

⚠️Falls from height
⚠️Scaffold collapse
⚠️Falling materials
⚠️Manual handling
⚠️Adverse weather

Control Measures

✓CISRS certified scaffolders
✓Design drawings
✓Safe erection sequence
✓Edge protection
✓Inspections
✓Weather monitoring

PPE Requirements

  • 🛡️Safety harness
  • 🛡️Hard hat with chin strap
  • 🛡️Safety boots
  • 🛡️High-vis
  • 🛡️Tool lanyards

Legal Requirements

  • 📋Work at Height Regulations 2005
  • 📋CDM Regulations 2015

Step-by-Step Method

Check ground conditions
Set base plates and sole boards
Erect frames and standards
Install ledgers
Fit bracing
Install boards and guardrails
Inspection
Handover

Emergency Procedures

• Collapse: Evacuate, call 999
• Fall: Emergency rescue plan