SAFE WORK PROCEDURES

MOBILE SCAFFOLD
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. A person who erects, alters or dismantles any scaffold must be competent to do the work safely. A high risk work licence is not required by a person who erects, alters
or dismantles a scaffold where there is a risk of a person falling four metres or less from the platform or structure.
2. All scaffolding from which a person or object could fall more than 4 metres must be undertaken by a person holding the appropriate class of high risk work licence, and must
not be used unless a competent person (e.g., licensed scaffolder or qualified engineer) provides written confirmation that the scaffold has been completed.
3. A SWMS must be prepared for any scaffold where a person may fall more than 2 metres (or 3 metres from any scaffold in SA, or housing construction work in Qld).
4. Scaffolds should be designed for the most adverse combination of dead and live loads that can reasonably be expected during the period the scaffold is in use.
5. The electricity supply authority must be consulted to determine a safe system of work for scaffolding and associated work closer than 4.0m to electrical service lines.

Sequence Identified hazards Key processes to be followed Precautions / PPE required

1. General precautions Restrictions on use Mobile scaffolds should only be used on a firm, level, and stable surface. Do not use mobile scaffolds on unstable,
Mobile scaffold must not be used on slope of more than 7 degrees. uneven or sloping surfaces.
Assembly Always follow manufacturer’s assembly instructions when erecting scaffold. Ensure that all components are fitted
Use only components designed and provided for the type of scaffold. together correctly.
Ensure that all mating surfaces are clean and undamaged. Do not mix components.
Appropriate warning signs must be fitted to unattended and incomplete or unsafe Use barrier tape, etc., to prevent
scaffolds to prevent unauthorised access. unauthorised access.
Check the stability of the completed scaffold before allowing any person to climb Do not climb on to or work from an
on to or work from the scaffold. unstable scaffold.
2. Erection – Mobile Foundation Ensure that all wheels turn smoothly, and that all wheel locks are operable. All wheels must have locks fitted.
Castors Use levelling screws to ensure that all uprights are vertical and that all wheels have Ensure that all wheels are locked during
full contact with the surface on which it is erected. erection of scaffold.
Bracing Fit plan and vertical bracing to ensure stability of scaffold.
3. Access Stairs Access stairways should be provided in preference to ladders. Stairs should be Climbing on scaffold frame should not be
erected inside the scaffold, and a protected opening (e.g., hinged trap door) permitted.
provided for entry to and exit from the scaffold or working platform. Never climb up the outside of a scaffold.
Ladders Access ladder/s must be fitted inside the scaffold assembly for access to the Access openings should be protected on
working platform. Ladders must be hooked over the end frame, be braced to a working platforms to prevent falls.
lower end frame, and extend at least 0.9m above the working platform. Ladders must be approved industrial type.
4. Working platforms Construction of platform Working platform should be a “captive” type which locks onto the frame. The load on the platform includes the
Working platform surface should be non-slip finish. weight of all persons, plus tools, materials
Never place a loading greater than the loading allowed by the duty classification and equipment.
rating specified by the manufacturer on a working platform. Top rail should be between 0.9m and 1.1m
Guardrails and edge Each working platform and access platform must have full edge protection above working surface.
protection comprising handrail, midrail and toe board or a handrail and infill panel.

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MOBILE SCAFFOLD
Sequence Identified hazards Key processes to be followed Precautions / PPE required
6. Working on Risk of falling Always face ladder, climb slowly, and keep both hands on stiles. Climb and descend ladders safely.
scaffolds Use rope to raise tools, material and equipment to working platform. Do not carry objects in hand while
Do not reach out from scaffold beyond arm’s length. Keep the whole of the body climbing or descending ladder.
within the confines of guardrails.
Do not use ladders of any type from a working platform of a scaffold. Work only from working platform.
Exercise care when raising tools, equipment and materials to working platform.
Hoisting equipment must not be attached to scaffold unless explicitly indicated that Do not overload the scaffold or any
it is safe to do so by manufacturer or supplier. components of the scaffold.
Wear protective footwear if material or equipment being handled or used could Foot protection must be worn.
pose risk of foot injury should it fall. Erect containment screen around scaffold
Falling objects Provide exclusion zone around scaffold where risk of falling objects is present (if if exclusion zone cannot be provided.
practicable). Head protection must be worn.
Head protection must be worn by persons working in vicinity of scaffold if risk of Maintain safe approach distances from
being struck by falling objects exists. electrical installations and services.
Electrical hazards Exercise care when handling metal objects in vicinity of electric wiring.
7. Relocation of Stability – mobile Ensure that scaffold wheel locks are engaged before any person climbs on to or
mobile scaffolds scaffolds works from the scaffold.
A scaffold must not be moved while any person is still on the scaffold. Remove loose items before moving.
The path of travel of a mobile scaffold should be checked for obstructions, holes, Move scaffold carefully to avoid tipping
electric leads and wires, etc., before moving the scaffold. over.
Check the stability of the scaffold before re-using after relocating – relock wheels
and adjust levelling screws if necessary.

PRECAUTIONS:
The following precautions are to be observed in
areas where these procedures are carried out.

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