SAFE ZONE + 2022

Scaffolders’
Handbook

Advanced Safe System

of Work for Scaffolders
 Foreword Introduction 1

Contents
Scaffolders’ Responsibilities 3
Mandatory Rules 4
SAFE ZONE + Rules Supporting Information 5
Techniques to Achieve a Forward Guardrail 10
Tube and Fitting Advanced Guardrails 10
System Advanced Guardrails 12

SAFE ZONE +
Scaffolders’ Steps 13
System Hop Up Brackets/ Additional Transoms 14
Additional Precautions 15
Short Lift System 15

Advanced Safe System of Birdcage Scaffolds

Prefabricated Beams
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Work for Scaffolders

Cantilevered Structures 18
Loading Bays 19
System Temporary Roofs 20
Traditional Temporary Roofs 24
Falsework and Formwork 25
Temporary Edge Protection 25
Work at Height Regulations 26
Requirements of the Regulations 26
Planning 27
Personal Fall Protection Equipment 28
Correct Adjustment of a Safety Harness 30
Donning a Safety Harness 31
Twin Tail Lanyards 32
Inertia Reel Blocks 32
Inspection and Maintenance of Personal
Fall Protection Equipment 34
Storage 36
Cleaning 36
Anchor Points 37
Suitability of Anchor Points 38
Altrad Services Unsuitable Anchor Points 38
Anchor Points for System Scaffolds 40
Building 2, Fields End Business Park, Anchor Points for HAKI System Scaffolds 41
Davey Road, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, 863 0JF Anchorage to Other Structures 42
Rescue 44
Post Rescue Action 47
Fragile Roofs 48
Mechanical Lifting Devices 49
SAFE ZONE + Issue 3
Foreword Introduction
We conduct our operations in some of the most challenging work Falls from height account for almost half the fatal accidents which
environments our industry has to offer. It goes without saying occur within the construction sector. Scaffolders commonly have
that working at height represents one the biggest hazards our to work in very hazardous environments and are regularly exposed
scaffolding community are exposed to. to the risk of falls from height.
Over the past 20 years we have seen significant improvements Since the introduction of SG4, in the year 2000, scaffolder safety
in scaffolder safety. With the advancement of technology to has greatly improved, with an 87% reduction in the frequency
improved safe systems of work, I firmly believe that we are at the rate of falls from height involving operatives working for NASC
forefront of working at height risk mitigation, but we should never member companies.
be complacent. We are always looking for new innovative ways to
However, to maintain the highest standards of safety for
improve and reduce risks in the workplace.
scaffolders working at height, Altrad demands additional
This booklet has been created with this in mind. It’s a guide to an measures to be taken, over and above those specified in the
advanced safe system of work for our scaffolders which goes further current edition of SG4.
than the current industry requirements. The concept of SAFE ZONE +
This ‘advanced’ safe system of work is called SAFE ZONE +.
sets additional stringent standards of scaffolder safety and provide
greater controls to further reduce the risk of falls from height. SAFE ZONE + is compulsory for all Altrad Scaffolders.
I ask that everyone in receipt of this booklet to read and follow This pocket booklet has been produced as a handy, easy to use
the rules and guidance contained within, if you have any queries reference guide for scaffolders, supervisors, management and
or questions then I strongly urge you to raise them with your line others who may be involved with the erection, modification and
manager or supervisor before starting work. dismantling of scaffolding. It has been updated to reflect the
changes to the latest revisions of NASC guidance SG4 as well
We all have a collective responsibility for each other’s health and
as TG20 and to include additional information following some
wellbeing, with your continued support we can continue to raise
learning from recent Altrad incidents.
our safety standards and achieve our vision of zero harm.
This document is not exhaustive and does not feature every
scaffolding application. However, it has been designed so that
the basic principles contained within it can be applied in most
scaffolding solutions. If you are unsure how to safely undertake any
scaffolding or other work at height task, contact your supervisor,
Altrad Safety representative or Altrad Technical Authority for advice.
You have a responsibility to read and understand the safe systems
of work contained within this handbook. If there is anything
which is unclear, or if you have any questions, you must ask your
supervisor, before starting work.
John Walsh
CEO UK, Ireland & Nordics Don’t undertake any work unless you have
received suitable training and/or instruction.

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 Introduction Scaffolders Responsibilities
This document endeavours to: All employees have general duties under health and safety law to
take reasonable care of themselves and others who may be affected
• Explain the legal requirements for work at height;
by what they do or fail to do at work. They must also cooperate with
• Identify the significant hazards that scaffolders are exposed to their employer to enable them to carry out their duties.
during typical scaffolding operations;
With particular consideration for working at height and the
• Highlight the practical solutions available to control the risks potential hazards involved, as scaffolders you must always:
that arise from those hazards.
• Take positive steps to understand the hazards involved in the
job you are doing.
The principles of the SAFE ZONE + assumes that: • Always check and understand the requirements of the RAMS
AII scaffolds are erected in compliance with the requirements of before starting work. Never start a job or task (no matter how
TG20, the Altrad Technical Manuals and/or a Bespoke Design. small) until you have done this.

All scaffolding squads shall be made up with a balance of qualified, • If you are in doubt regarding any of the requirements within
experienced and competent operatives, who hold valid scaffolder the RAMS or if you notice any hazards which have not been
cards of suitable grade for the type of scaffold to be erected, included, REPORT THEM TO YOUR SUPERVISOR.
altered or dismantled. • Look after and check all safety equipment daily and report any
When working for Altrad, you must always work to the damage or defects. One day it may save your life.
SAFE ZONE + rules. • Follow the requirements of your training and the instructions
If for any reason, the work cannot be completed in full given by your supervisor. Never act in a reckless or careless manor.
compliance with the mandatory rules of SAFE ZONE +, or if you • Inform your supervisor of any medical condition which may
are in doubt about any of the requirements of this Safe System of affect your ability to work safely at height. Do not work at height
Work - ASK YOUR SUPERVISOR. if affected by drugs (including prescription medication) or
alcohol, which could influence your ability to work safely.
• Understand the SAFE ZONE + ‘MANDATORY RULES’ and always
work in full compliance with the requirements of this booklet
Note and your training.
This booklet outlines the minimum requirements for scaffolders • Before starting any job, make sure that there is a suitable and
to work safely at height. If you work on a site where different effective rescue plan in place.
requirements apply (e.g. continuous attachment policy at
all times until the scaffold is ‘tagged’), please note that the • Have a “brother’s keeper” attitude and challenge unsafe working.
site requirements apply in addition to and not instead of the
provisions contained within this booklet.

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 Mandatory Rules SAFE ZONE +
Rules Supporting Information

Rule 1 Rule 1 Supporting Information

When working at height, Scaffolders must connect their safety
During erection, modification and lanyards (or Inertia Reel Blocks) to a suitable anchorage point and
dismantling, your safety lanyard must, remain ‘clipped on’ at all times.
at all times, be connected to a suitable The only exception to this
anchorage point. rule is Scaffolders may
‘unclip’ when working on a

Rule 2 fully boarded platform fitted

with double guardrails and
All working platforms (including those toeboards (Figure 1) or when
ascending/descending fully
required for temporary access) must be fitted access ladders (and
fully boarded and all boards should be maintaining 3 point contact).
fitted or removed from the lift below, Ladders must also be firmly
wherever possible. based on the ground or a fully
completed access platform.

Rule 3 If the platform has double

guardrails and toe board
Never stand on tubes, beams or you may unclip except when Figure 1: Fully boarded platform
pipework. reaching below the guardrails with guardrails and toe boards
e.g. when fixing a brace,

Rule 4
assembling/dismantling
ladder access and staircases
or when handling materials
Single guardrails must always be fitted to
from below or above.
the next lift, before gaining access. (Figure 2)
During the erection process,
all levels of the structure
must be fully boarded out,
Note
with no gaps through which a
These rules are mandatory and must be followed by scaffolders person or materials could fall.
at all times when erecting, altering or dismantling scaffolding.

Figure 2: Always clip on when

raising materials
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 SAFE ZONE + During dismantle Scaffolders should work progressively away from
the ladder (or staircase) when transferring boards.

Rules Supporting Information As a last resort if scaffold boards or System Decks (Pans) need to
be removed from the same level a stop end guardrail must be
fitted to prevent access to the open edge and additional
Ladders should be fixed as early as possible during the erection guardrails are required to all open edges when the horizontal
process and removed as late as possible during dismantling, to gap exceeds 225mm. Collective fall protection must be installed
remove the need for scaffolders to climb the structure. prior to deck removal and should be left in place unless it can be
Note safely removed from below. In addition, a suitable anchor point
must be used. (Figure 3)
In every case ladders must be either footed or tied before being
climbed. This requirement applies to everyone, every time they On System Scaffolds a Deck must be left in each bay to aid the
use a ladder. Climbing up or down scaffold braces or standard removal and replacement of adjacent Decks. (Figure 4)
projections is strictly prohibited.
Where practicable ladders should always slope at 75° (i.e. 4 vertical
to 1 horizontal) and ideally span one lift, but never more than 2 lifts
maximum.
Stop End Stop End
Guardrail Guardrail
Rule 2 Supporting Information
Where scaffold lifts are to be used as working platforms for
scaffold users, intermediate guardrails and toeboards should be
Stop End Stop End
fixed by the scaffolder, during construction, immediately after Guardrail Guardrail

gaining access. This enables scaffolders to ‘unclip’ their safety

lanyards and work without restrictions whilst constructing the
next lift. (Scaffolders must attach their lanyards when accessing
scaffolders steps).
Stop End
Guardrail

Where lifts are not intended as boarded levels on the completed Stop End
Guardrail
structure, the boards may be progressively transferred to
subsequent lifts during the erection or dismantling process (see Figure 3: Stop end guardrail
Figure 3).
The most efficient option is to leave the scaffold fully boarded, or Hemping Standards
every alternate lifts boarded, with removal of all boards from lower
lifts being the last option. Care must be taken when hemping (topping out) standards.

During the erection and dismantling process, boards should be Tubes of appropriate length should be selected to ensure that the
fitted and removed from below, wherever possible. maximum height of the upstands are preferably 0.6m, maximum
1.6m, above the boarded platform.
During erection Scaffolders should work progressively back
towards the ladder access (or staircase) when transferring boards Scaffolders must only select tubes (and system standards) of
to the next level. appropriate length, which they feel comfortable and able to fully
control.
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Rules Supporting Information Rules Supporting Information
Hemping Standards (continued) Rule 3 Supporting Information
Where possible hemping must take Never stand on scaffold tubes, beams, pipework, cable trays.
place from behind collective fall Even when ‘clipped on’.
protection. (Figure 5)
Exceptions:
When hemping from scaffolders’ steps,
the upstand should be no more than • Trapeze tubes when erecting/dismantling slung scaffolds, where
1.6m above the step and the length of inertia reel blocks are used at all times.
the standard must not exceed 3.1m. • If a risk assessment has taken place and concluded that there
It is permitted to top out with 16ft is no safer method of performing the task other than standing
tubes from a fully boarded platform with on pipework or steelwork etc. This must be recorded and
collective fall protection. Figure 5: Hemping behind agreed with the client and senior safety representative on site
collective fall protection or the Regional Safety Manager and all reasonably practicable
measures must be put in place.

On System Scaffolds Rule 4 Supporting Information

a deck should be left
Single guardrails must always be fitted to the next lift, to all open
in each bay to aid the
edges, before gaining access.
removal and replacement
of adjacent decks. Single guardrails must be in place on the next lift before gaining
access.
Note
Existing permanent structures such as walls may be used as
This technique requires
guardrails providing that the gap between the scaffold and wall
an extra set of decks to
is less than 225mm, the wall is at least 950mm above the boarded
start the bay above.
platform and there are no gaps in the wall larger than 470mm.

WARNING
Never stand on
unsupported boards or
incomplete platforms.

Figure 4: Leave a system deck in

place to aid removal of others.

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 Techniques to achieve the
forward guardrail
Tube and Fitting Advanced Guardrails Two Scaffolders should then lift the goal post frame onto the ledger.
The upside down couplers will support it until it is secured. An
A vertical advanced guardrail (Figure 6) should be constructed on
additional guardrail will be required (for the base lift only) for the
the ground (using 2 x 3m scaffold tubes and a single tube to suit
vertical tubes to act against. (Figure 7)
the scaffold bay length, connected with right angle couplers) to
form a ‘goal post’ frame. Aluminium tube may be used to reduce When the ‘permanent’ guardrails have been installed, the goal post
weight if preferred. frame may be raised to the next level (Figure 7). The outside board
may be turned back to access the couplers, if necessary. Where tie
assemblies, transoms, buttresses or other protrusions obstruct the
raising of the goal post, the build sequence will be critical to ensure
that the guardrail is raised before other tubes are installed. If the
guardrail is obstructed by facade bracing, the bracing should be
fixed once the goal post has been raised.
Vertical advanced guardrails are not suitable lanyard attachment
points so must not be used for this purpose.

Figure 6: Vertical
Advanced Guardrail

A right angle coupler should then be fixed to each ‘upright’ tube,

1100mm down from the centre or the top couplers. Note - these
must be on the opposite side to the ‘guardrail’ tube and fixed
upside down (Figure 6).

Figure 7: Lifting the Goal Posts

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 Techniques to achieve the
forward guardrail
System Advanced Guardrails Scaffolders’ Steps
There are various types of advanced guardrails available for system Scaffolders’ steps or ‘Scaffsteps’ are fixed to the main guardrail to
scaffolds. The currently approved items for use at Altrad are listed provide a temporary platform, 1m above the boarded deck. This
below. If other types are required, contact the Technical Authority enables scaffolders to fit guardrail protection to the lift above, prior
for advice. to gaining access (Figure 8).
A. HAKI Guard Frames installed using the HAKI Advanced Guardrail
tool in accordance with HAKI SSPTS training.
B. Altrad Plettac Futuro or Metrix Permanent Advanced Guardrails
installed in accordance with the Altrad Ring/Rosette training
course.
C. Altrad Plettac Futuro System Integrated Single Advanced
Guardrails installed in accordance with the Altrad Ring/Rosette
training course.
All advanced guardrails shall be installed from below from behind
collective protection on a fully boarded lift to form the guardrails on
the next lift. Boards can then be installed from below, ensuring that
the lift above is fully boarded before gaining access. Dismantling
should take place in the reverse i.e. boards removed from below first Figure 8: Scaffstep User Guide
then advanced guardrails removed, both from behind collective
protection on a fully boarded lift.
Advanced guardrails must not be used as an attachment point for 1. Ensure pre-user checks are carried out.
personal fall arrest anchorage. 2. Open the product by disengaging the Velcro strap from the
ladder rung, taking care not to trap your fingers in the hinges.
3. Orientate the platform side bars into position.
4. Offer the Step to the top guardrail.
5. Connect the Step to the top guardrail. Ensure that the retaining
hooks fully lock around the guardrail.
6. Inspect the position of the ladder feet. If these are not sitting on a
flat surface, adjustments need to be made to either the footplate.
7. To move / uninstall the Step, manually retract the retaining hooks
simultaneously and disengage from the guardrail. Fold up the
platform using the side bars and secure using the Velcro strap.
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 Additional Precautions
Short Lift System
Once the ledgers and transoms have been fixed, as normal, a
System Hop Up Brackets/ Additional Transoms temporary intermediate lift (also referred to as a ‘dummy’ lift) is
constructed 1m above the boarded platform. Scaffolders can then
For system scaffolds, hop-up brackets or additional transoms
deck out the dummy lift to gain access to fix the guardrails on the
fixed between lift heights and boarded out, may be used in place
next lift above.
of scaffolder’s steps. If the temporary platform height exceeds
500mm in height a fixed or footed ladder or Scaffstep must be The boards on the dummy lift may then be raised to the next lift and
used for access and egress. the transoms can be removed to provide clear access, if required.
The short lift system is ideally suited to system scaffolds but may
also be applied to tube and fitting structures, if required.
When using scaffolders’ steps, hop-ups or a short lift system,
scaffolders (Figure 9) must always be clipped on before gaining
access. Access to and egress from the dummy lift must always be
gained by a suitable safe method e.g. fixed or footed ladder.

Figure 9: Short Lift Method

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 Additional Precautions
Birdcage Scaffolds Prefabricated Beams
The main risk when erecting birdcage scaffolds is associated with Where possible, consideration should be given to erecting
raising and lowering boards over a large surface area. Intermediate beamed/bridging structures from Mobile Elevated Working
transoms should be fitted to all bays and the whole area boarded Platforms, temporary scaffold structures or other suitable safe
out. Double guardrails and toeboards should then be fitted to all access structures. Doing this enables safer and more efficient
perimeter elevations, allowing scaffolders free access to the whole rescue and ensures collective fall protection can be used.
area without the need to be clipped on. This method of construction
Traditionally, when erecting prefabricated beams, scaffolders
facilitates efficient and speedy erection of the next lift.
had to physically climb on the beams (commonly referred to as
If the full surface area cannot be fully boarded scaffold may be ‘crabbing’) to fix transoms and braces to form a structural box
boarded bay by bay ensuring any open edges are protected with girder. This method relied solely on the use of twin tail lanyards
collective fall protection. for continual fall protection. However, in the event of a fall, this
method provided great difficulty when carrying out the rescue.
Undue delays (due to the difficulty in gaining access and affecting
a rescue) puts the fallen operative at great risk.
Therefore, if alternative methods of access as described above
cannot be reasonably achieved, transoms and boards should be
progressively installed to the lower chords of the beams to form a
temporary work platform. Guardrails can then be installed above
the prefabricated beams to form some degree of edge protection
(see Figure 11). Scaffolders should remain continually attached
to a suitable anchor point until the bridge section is complete.
All personnel erecting the prefabricated beams must be briefed
on the agreed erection and dismantling steps
detailed in the method statement. The leading
hand of each gang should be an advanced
scaffolder or scaffolder with sufficient training
for the specific job.

Figure 11:
Construction of
Prefabricated
Beams and
temporary
Figure 10: Method for erection of Birdcage Scaffolds
boarding
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 Additional Precautions
Cantilevered Structures Loading Bays
Advanced guardrails can be constructed from the ‘horse’ or Before installing and removing loading bay gates, scaffolders
main scaffold, in the form of a horizontal goal post frame. Each should fix a temporary guardrail to maintain the scaffolders SAFE
side member must be loosely connected through two standards ZONE +. The temporary guardrail is removed once the gate is
before the frame is pushed out and tightened to form a temporary installed.
guardrail over the cantilevered section.
The needles may then be progressively boarded out to create a
scaffolders’ SAFE ZONE +, for the fixing of rakers and transoms etc.
Scaffolders should remain continually attached to a suitable anchor
point until the cantilevered section is complete. (Figure 12 and 13)

Temporary guardrail for loading bay gate

Figure 12: Guardrail pushed out Figure 13: Needles are boarded
horizontally from back scaffold. out to create a scaffolders’ SAFE
Guardrail extension (cantilever ZONE + before fitting rakers.
on horizontal tube must not Maximum 5 boards wide. Must be
exceed 1.20m). clipped-on to main scaffold.

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 Additional Precautions
System Temporary Roofs Erection, modification and dismantling of temporary roof systems
are high risk activities. During the planning stage the following
All system temporary roofs and supporting structures must be
Work at Height Regulations hierarchy must be considered when
subject to a specific Altrad design, and planned to consider
preparing safe systems of work and build methodology.
specific measures for preventing falls from height. The method
of roof erection must take account of all factors and the safest
reasonably practicable solution chosen following consultation Avoid work This is unlikely to be an entire solution but there
between the client and Altrad site, safety and design teams. at Height may be scope for reducing the amount of working
Specific Risk Assessment and Method Statements which detail at height. e.g. Assembling sections on the ground
the key steps of erection, movement/lifting and dismantling must and lifting into position.
be in place. Altrad do not permit “crabbing” of beams therefore
the “hand-built” method of erection is rarely an option unless this Prevent 1. Can the roof be erected entirely from fully
can be achieved by erecting from behind collective protection on fall by guarded platforms?
another structure such as a temporary scaffold or MEWP. collective
2. Can the roof be built using MEWPs or
equipment
For system roofs eg independent towers?
DESSA, HAKI, Layher 3. Can the roof design be chosen where most of
etc., all personnel the work can be carried out from fully guarded
erecting the roof platforms, rather than relying on harnesses?
must have attended e.g. A system roof where the covering can be
training by either pulled across from the scaffold platforms,
manufacturer and/ rather than a CI roof which has to be worked on
or Altrad and the in order to install the sheets.
leading hand of each
gang must be an
Prevent fall If personal fall protection equipment has to be
advanced scaffolder.
by personal relied on, consider the use of lanyards which
Work would provide work restraint rather than a fall
Equipment arrest system (i.e. it stops the person actually
reaching an open edge at all).
Location and adequacy of anchor points need
careful consideration.
Operatives must be anchored to separate
components.

System temporary roof

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 3. Constructing a movable access platform(s) to act as a protected
Mitigate e.g. Nets below the working areas (if suitable
platform for assembly and dismantling.
the effect of anchor points are available and the nets
fall by using themselves can be fitted safely). 4. Erecting and dismantling components in-situ from the beams or
collective other roof components using a fully boarded bottom chord and
measures guardrails in addition to PPE.
However, there are other issues that influence the ability to build
Mitigate This is the last resort, and includes fall arrest temporary roofs safely, which include:
the effect lanyards. A detailed, job-specific method
of Fall statement should be prepared: the risks are • Design brief, or detailed design request, detailing all
by using high and demand a proportionate level of requirements and discussed between the site and design teams,
Personal planning, training and supervision. The location and client if required, prior to starting the project (may not be
Measures and adequacy of anchor points need careful required for small simple temporary roofs)
consideration. The type of lanyard should • Job specific risk assessment, discussed between the site and
be suitable e.g. twin lanyards for traversing design teams, and client if required, throughout the project
beams (see SG4). Harness inspection regimes (may not be required for small simple temporary roofs)
should be robust (see HSE leaflet INDG367).
• A job-specific design aimed at eliminating/reducing the risk of
Rescue procedure should be in place. Adequate
fall and other hazards identified by the risk assessment.
supervision to ensure personal fall protection
equipment is used correctly. • Scaffolders should be fully trained in the equipment used, with
proof of training.
Operatives must be anchored to separate
components. • The designer should be fully familiar with the equipment
selected.
• For proprietary temporary roof systems, erection / user guides
For details of Safe Systems of Work the appropriate Safety on the selected method should be provided by the supplier.
Guidance should be followed. Four methods for constructing
• If personal fall arrest is utilised, with twin lanyards, job-specific
temporary roofs are:
rescue plan must be provided.
1. Building the roof progressively from a gable end scaffold with
• Anchor points should be determined and agreed with the
table lifts and full collective protection, or from another fully
designer for adequacy.
protected platform, and rolling out.
• A materials handling plan should outline the procedure for
2. Building the components on the ground in sections and lifting
getting the materials to the workplace, both to the scaffold
into position by crane. Whilst this reduces working at height,
working platform and their final fixed position on the roof.
it also often involves a need to provide working platforms to
access the beam lines to connect lifted sections and there can • A job specific method statement must be developed from
be difficulties weather-proofing joints. the above for all temporary roofs which use beams or system
components.

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 Additional Precautions
Traditional Temporary Roofs Roofs must be close boarded, with any gaps between boards
kept to a minimum. The practise of ‘ranch boarding’ on the roof
When erecting, modifying or dismantling temporary roof
is prohibited and any gaps between boards must be for a specific
structures the SAFE ZONE + Rules must be followed.
reason, e.g. fixing of metal boards, tying of bungees.
All traditional temporary roofs and supporting structures must
Suitable access and egress must be provided, which should be
be subject to a specific Altrad design or use one of the Technical
removed at times when access is not required.
Manual solutions, and planned to consider specific measures
for preventing falls from height. In all cases, and as a minimum, a The method of roof erection must take account of all factors
double guardrail must be fitted around the perimeter of the roof of and the safest reasonably practicable solution chosen following
the temporary building/enclosure. Note – Gaps between guardrails consultation between the client and Altrad site, safety and design
must not exceed 450mm. teams. Specific Risk Assessment and Method Statements which
detail the key steps of erection, lifting (where required) and
The sheeting material must be fitted in accordance with the
dismantling must be in place. Altrad do not permit “crabbing” of
manufacturers instructions and from behind collective fall
beams therefore the “hand-built” method of erection may only
protection.
be used if the bottom chord of the beams is boarded out to form
a safe working platform or erection can be achieved by erecting
Perimeter edge protection from behind collective protection on another structure such as a
Safe method of access and egress temporary scaffold or MEWP.
For traditional roofs constructed using conventional Tube,
Fittings, boards and beams, all personnel erecting the roof must
be briefed on the safe erection of the roof and the leading hand of
each gang must be an advanced scaffolder.

Falsework and Formwork

When erecting, modifying and dismantling falsework and
formwork the basic principles of SAFE ZONE + must be followed.

Temporary Edge Protection

When planning the installation of temporary edge protection the
Safe Work at Height Hierarchy of Risk must be considered. This
can include the following options; Pre-fix guardrails to steelwork,
utilising Mobile Elevated Working Platforms, restraining systems
and the use of collective fall arrest systems. At no point during the
Traditional temporary roof erection of edge protection should scaffolders be exposed to an
open edge unless a fall restraint system is used.

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 Work at Height Planning
Before scaffolders undertake any work at height, it is essential to
Regulations 2005 plan the work to be performed, taking account of any foreseeable
hazards involved and establish suitable control measures.
Requirements of the Regulations This process should include the method and sequence of work,
Reg 6 - Follow the Safe Work at Height Hierarchy of Risk how scaffolders can safely gain access, for both themselves and
materials, to and from the work zone and how they will prevent falls
and dropped objects.
AVOID Erect low level structures from grade. In doing this, they must always consider the hierarchy of
Build bespoke design scaffolds at ground level preventative and protective measures required by the Work at
Height Regulations and the SAFE ZONE + Mandatory Rules.
and crane in place.
It is essential that a suitable and sufficient risk assessment is always
PREVENT Provide fully decked platforms with guardrails carried out to consider the tasks to be performed, taking account
and toeboards etc. to prevent objects or people of any foreseeable hazards and establishing appropriate control
falling (SAFE ZONE +). measures. In addition, for complex structures a specific suitable
Utilise Mobile Elevated Working Platforms. method of work (Method Statement) detailing the key steps of
erection and dismantle must be produced. All members of the work
MITIGATE Where the risk of falls remains, minimise team and any ‘third parties’ who may be affected by the work shall
the distance and consequences of a fall. be made aware of the hazards and the designated controls. In the
(e.g. fall arrest). case of employees, this must be, as a minimum via a pre-job brief,
recorded with signatures on the risk assessment form.
(Note – Safety harnesses provide the lowest
level of protection). Appropriate levels of competent supervision must be provided for
all work, considering the nature of the work and the competence
At all times Collective fall protection measures (e.g. of the scaffolders involved.
guardrails, safety nets etc.) must always take Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that suitable safety and
priority over personal protection. rescue equipment is always available and that all work is carried
out safely and in compliance with the safe systems of work and the
requirements contained within this booklet.
Scaffolders can avoid working at height by erecting, modifying
and dismantling structures below 2 metres high from ground level. A scaffolder fell 8m from a scaffold he was erecting, resulting
In addition, Bespoke Designed Scaffold structures can be built in major injuries. He was wearing fall arrest equipment, but had
at grade, craned in to place and subsequently lowered to ground failed to use it in accordance with the training and instruction
level to be dismantled. However, due to the fundamental aspects of given by their employer.
scaffolding construction, avoiding work at height is not normally an The accident was investigated by the HSE, who prosecuted the
option for scaffolders. The requirement for preventing falls (e.g. by scaffolder under section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
providing adequate work platforms with suitable guardrails or other
‘collective’ measures) must always be sought before resorting to In addition he lost wages whilst recovering from their injuries, had
personal fall protection equipment (i.e. safety harnesses). to pay a fine of £1200 and received a criminal record.

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 Personal Fall Protection Equipment
Personal fall arrest equipment forms the lowest level of protection Basic fall protection equipment consists of:
against falls from height, hence the need to always install fully
boarded platforms and fix guardrails as soon as possible.
• Full body harness complete with front and rear dorsal ring (to BS
The use of fall arrest equipment alone will not prevent a fall EN 361). Harnesses should also be fitted with sacrificial parking
occurring, but if used correctly will reduce the distance and clips for securing lanyards when not in use. (Figure 15)
consequences of a fall and could prevent a worker from hitting the
ground or impacting other structures.
The utilisation of fully boarded platforms and guardrails provides a Figure 16: Twin
much higher level of protection against falls. Tail Lanyard
The risk of a fall in most scaffolding operations cannot be
completely eliminated, so scaffolders must wear a safety harness
and a twin tail lanyard at all times when working at height. Fall
arrest equipment must always be used in accordance with this
Figure 15: Full
booklet and any training and instruction received.
Body Harness
When using personal fall arrest equipment, there is always an with Parking
inherent risk of injury if a fall should occur. In order to minimise
this risk, consideration must be given to reducing the distance and
consequences of a fall.
To minimise the potential fall distance, it is important to always • 1.75m twin tail lanyard (BS EN 354) with a single integral shock
position your anchor point as high as possible. The shorter the absorber (to BS EN 355). (Figure 16)
distance, the lower the forces that will be imposed on the body • 55mm opening scaffold hook for one handed operation
in the event of a fall. Always transfer your attachment point to the (to BS EN 362).
highest available anchor point as soon as one becomes available.
Other equipment, which may be considered, are twin tail
self-retractable lanyards (Figure 17) and inertia reel blocks
(to EN 360). (Figure 18)

Figure 18: Inertia

Figure 17: Twin Tail Self Reel Block
Retracting Lanyard

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Correct Adjustment of a Safety Harness Correct Adjustment of a Safety Harness
Full-body safety harnesses are designed to prevent injury, but they
must be properly adjusted to work efficiently. While some workers
mistakenly prefer loose fitting safety harnesses for comfort, harness 1 2
designs require a snug fit to prevent serious injury in the event of a
fall. Placement and connection of the chest strap, leg straps, back 3
strap and D ring critically affect harness fit and your safety. A loose
car seat belt will not restrain a person properly in an accident, and
neither will a safety harness.
1 . Ensure that no straps are twisted and that there are no loose ends.
2. Ensure that the chest strap sits just below the breast bone. If not,
adjust the top buckles until it is at the right level.
3. Adjust both leg straps to give a tight but comfortable fit.
4. Check that that the fit is correct by inserting 2 fingers flat beneath 4 A B
5
the shoulder strap. If you can turn your fingers to the vertical
position when standing up straight, the leg straps are too loose.
5. The back plate should sit directly between the shoulder blades.
You should be able to touch the rear D ring with the tips of your
fingers. If necessary, remove the harness and adjust to suit.
6. The back strap should run horizontally across your back.

Figure 19:
Correct A
Adjustment 6
of Safety
Harness
B

Figure 20: Donning a Safety Harness

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Twin Tail Lanyards
Twin tail lanyards, with a single integral shock absorber, allow Figure 21: Do not exceed
scaffolders to remain continuously attached to a secure manufacturers maximum
anchorage point. recommended angle from
vertical (Generally 30°)
Note - the use of double lanyards, with two shock absorbers, is
strictly prohibited. Using this type of equipment could result in
double the impact load being imposed on the body, in the event
of a fall.
When using only one of the lanyards, scaffolders must NOT wrap
the spare lanyard around their body or attach it back to the harness
or tool belt, as this could reduce the effectiveness of the energy
absorber and increase the load transferred into the body. The spare
lanyard, when not in use, should either be clipped onto the same
anchor point, or be connected to a purpose designed sacrificial
parking clip, fixed to the harness (see Figure 15).
Most inertia reels are designed for an anchor point to be located
above the scaffolder to limit the distance a person can fall to
Inertia Reel Blocks a minimum.
Retractable line fall arrest devices (commonly known as Inertia Reel Generally, inertia reels should only be used in a broadly vertical
Blocks) incorporate a steel cable or material webbing line which plane with minimal horizontal movement, thus minimising the
extends and retracts automatically. Should a fall occur, a braking pendulum effect, with the risk of striking a structure or the ground,
mechanism contained within the unit, automatically prevents the if a fall should occur (Figures 21 and 22).
line paying out to arrest the descent.
Inertia reels are available in various lengths of line and sizes of block Figure 22: The
and vary in weight. Care must be taken when considering a system Pendulum Effect
of work using inertia reels, as they must be suitable for the particular
operation and be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
When specifying inertia reels, consideration must be made for
rescue and recovery, should a fall occur. Where steel inertia lines are
used then short webbing connection strops should be connected in
line to enable a rescuer to release the primary fall arrest equipment
by cutting the webbing strop, if necessary.
Note Inertia Reels should not be used as the primary rescue
device unless safe access would be available to the casualty or the
individual is already attached to the device.
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Inertia reels are ideally suited for drop-lift or slung scaffolds, where cuts or loose stitching. All metal parts should be checked for
a suitable anchor point can be fixed above, and scaffolders are then distortion, wear and hooks for safe operation. This inspection
able to erect, alter and dismantle the lift(s) below whilst remaining should be undertaken in good light and will normally take a few
attached. minutes.
Where the inertia reel is mounted out of reach, a tag line can Any concerns or defects identified during a pre-use check (or
be fitted to the end of the spooling line. This allows the line to indeed any defects noted during use) should be reported to
be extended for connection to the harness and retracted in a supervision without delay. The equipment must then be taken out of
controlled manner when not in use, without the need to climb up to service, pending a detailed inspection, by a competent person.
the reel. The tag line should be a lightweight, load-bearing line.
Detailed Inspections
Inertia reel blocks should not be installed where the cable can
Formal in-depth inspections must be carried out by a competent
become entangled with obstructions, pass over sharp edges or
person looking for underlying defects or problems that may not
where it may come into contact with live electrical cables etc.
be identified during pre-use checks. Detailed inspections shall be
Before using an inertia reel block, scaffolders must carry out a carried out every month.
pre-use inspection by visually inspecting the casing and cable for
Interim Inspections
damage, checking that the brake indicator has not been activated
and checking the locking action by jerking the cable. When the equipment is used in arduous conditions, such as dusty
or very hot or wet environments or where there is a significant
The block should never be connected to a lanyard with shock
risk of contamination with paint or chemicals, further in-depth
absorber, and the cable should never be allowed to pass beneath
inspections may also be required to be carried out, between
arms or legs.
detailed inspections. The need for interim inspections and their
Care should also be taken to keep the cable free from paints, oils, frequency should be identified through risk assessment.
grease or dust and never allow the cable to spring back into the
Ancillary equipment, such as strops, inertia reel blocks etc. must
block. These things could result is damage or affect the efficient
also be subject to a suitable inspection regime, which should
operation of the mechanism.
always include pre­use checks. Inertia reel blocks shall also be
thoroughly inspected/serviced every 12 months (6 months for
Inspection and Maintenance of Personal Fall Arrest Equipment retrieval blocks) or sooner if specified by the manufacturer or
Fall arrest equipment made from webbing is particularly vulnerable their authorised service agent. The results of all detailed and
to wear, tear and damage during normal use by scaffolders. Suitable interim inspections must be recorded and kept at least until the
arrangements must therefore be in place for the inspection and equipment is disposed of.
storage of all fall arrest equipment to ensure that it always remains Any equipment considered to be defective or unsafe, shall be
fit for use. securely quarantined to prevent it being used. Inertia reel blocks
A pre-use check of both the harness and lanyard must be carried may be returned to the manufacturer or an approved service agent
out by the user before each use. This should be both tactile and for repair. Other equipment should be destroyed.
visual and consist of slowly passing the hands over the full length Any equipment which has been subjected to an arrested fall , should
of the lanyard and all harness straps to detect any hardening or never be reused.
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Storage Rinse the lather from the straps using a sponge with clean water,
but do not soak the harness or lanyard as this can cause damage.
Often fall arrest equipment is taken off at the end of a shift and
tossed in the back of a van, locker, or gang box. Even worse some Finally, wipe the equipment and hang it up to dry.
harnesses and lanyards are left lying around the jobsite, exposed to
Whilst cleaning the equipment may seem tedious or a waste of
the elements: rain, heat, freezing temperatures, and direct sunlight.
precious time, it’s pretty much guaranteed that the wearer will be
All of this can potentially result in serious damage. To properly care happy you spent the time, should it ever be needed to save their life.
for your equipment, it is important to keep your harness and lanyard In the end, fall protection equipment is a scaffolders’ best friend.
in a clean, cool, dry place. Treat it like that and it will be effective when it is needed most.
Harnesses should be hung, so that they don’t get crushed, bent, or
torn by other objects in the storage area. Sharp tools can slice the Anchor Points
nylon and chemicals could cause the material to degrade. Personal fall protection systems are totally reliant on attachment
Ensure that your storage area is not in direct sunlight or exposed to to a suitable anchor point. In the event of a fall, very high loads are
a heat source. Heat and UV rays can compromise the materials that transferred to the anchorage, so it is essential to know that the
make up your harness and lanyard. anchor point selected and its supporting structure is adequate to
resist the potential imposed loading.
Cleaning Scaffolds must be erected in accordance with the relevant British
and European Standards (e.g. BS EN 12811), Design Solution,
Fall arrest equipment should be cleaned on a regular basis. This
and associated technical guidance (e.g. TG 20) so that they
helps to ensure that there is no substance on the harness and
remain adequately stable. Where ties and stability measures (e.g.
lanyard that could degrade the materials. It also ensures that all
buttressing, kentledge, guys and anchors etc.) are required, they
parts of the equipment can be clearly seen when they are being
should be installed and removed as the work progresses to ensure
inspected.
optimum stability against overturning or collapse, at all times.
Care must be taken when cleaning the equipment. Soaking the
This also includes temporary (dummy) stability measures which are
harness or lanyard can potentially damage the fibres and never use
required solely for erecting, altering and dismantling purposes.
bleach, chlorine or abrasives, as they can also seriously affect the
webbing. It has been established by independent and in-house testing that
steel tube and fitting scaffolds, compliant to TG 20 or the Altrad
Use a damp sponge (warm water only) to wipe away any dust or
Technical Manual, can provide safe anchor points. However, where
residue from your straps and buckles.
alternative scaffolding materials are used, such as, aluminium
Then, use soap and water to work up a lather on the straps. The or glass reinforced plastic (GRP) towers, users must contact
soap should be nothing more than washing up liquid or laundry the manufacturer to ensure that anchorage to the structure is
detergent. appropriate.

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Suitability of Anchor Points
Suitable Anchor Points for Tube and Fittings Scaffolds.

Figure 28: Ledger Figure 29: Where Figure 30: Standards

guardrail on single there are joints in without suitable
couplers ledger or guardrails device

Figure 23: Ledger or Figure 24: Guardrail fixed

Transom fixed with Right with Right Angled Couplers
Angled Couplers (Double)

In addition
• Plan Bracing fixed with Right Angled Couplers
Figure 31: Transoms Figure 32: Vertical Figure 33: Reveal Ties
• Standards - Only when using a suitable anchor device e.g. underslung on Brace
Jordan Clamp, WRAPPA Sling and there are no joints between non-load-bearing
lift and attachment point couplers
Unsuitable Anchor Points
Personnal fall protection equipment
should not be used during the erection,
modification or dismantling of lightweight
mobile towers as they do not provide
suitably stable and secure acnhorage. A Safe
System of Work for the erection, use and
dismantling that minimises the risk of a fall
must in in place and in accordance with the
Figure 25: Standards Figure 26: Transom Figure 27: Putlog Figure 34: Open manufacturers user instructions.
with a joint above below foot level transom or bridle Ended Tube
platform tube

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Anchor Points for System Scaffolds Anchor Points for HAKI System Scaffolds
Specific rules also apply to system scaffolds and anchor points
must be as specified within the manufacturer’s user manual and C - “Hook” locked to BRS which is B - Single ledger beam fixed in a
already on a ledger beam in a bay bay up to and including 3.05m.
CISRS SSPTS training. (Contact your supervisor if unsure). up to and including 3.05m.
Anchor to in order of preference:
• Ledger or transom up to 3.07m long 2m above lift - fully locked
• Rosette large hole 2m above lift and secured by transom
• Rosette large hole 1m above lift and secured by transom or ledger
(guardrail)
• 48mm diameter guardrail (not system guardrail) fully locked
• Ledger up to 3.07 long at foot level - fully locked

Figure 35: Suitable Anchor

Points For System Scaffolds

D - “Hook” locked in to position A - Bottom chord of ledger

on unrestrained standards bean fixed in a bay up to and
connected up to 1m. NOT next to including 3.05m.
a standard joint unless pinned.

Figure 36: Suitable Anchor Points For HAKI System Scaffolds

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When using a suitable anchor device designed for the purpose (e.g. Horizontal (tensioned) line systems (Figure 35) may be used to
Jordan Clamp or WRAPPA Sling), system scaffold standards may provide access along a lift or structure. However, these must always
also be used as anchor points as long as there are no joints between be proprietary systems or be specially designed by a competent
the lift and the attachment point and the anchor device is installed person. Consideration must be given to the amount of deflection
no higher than 1.0m above the fully completed lift below. in the line, the clearance required below, the suitability of the
supporting structure, the ability of the anchor point to support the
No other points of attachment are recommended. Fall protection
imposed impact load and the maximum number of persons who
equipment should not be attached to system guardrails, brackets
may be attached at any one time.
and cantilevers, i.e. beams fixed only at one end. Fall protection
must not be attached to components that have not been locked Scaffolders must never fix safety lines unless they have been
into place. Only one person may be attached to the same specifically trained to do so.
component at one time.
Note HAKI standard pockets should never be used as anchor points.

Anchorage to Other Structures

Where alternative anchor points need to be used, they should
always be checked to ensure that they are suitable and where
necessary approval must be sought from the client or site owner.
Possible anchor points may include beams, girders, other structural
steelwork and permanent installed anchor points (but only with
current inspection certificate). Connection to such members
will generally need to incorporate a strop, beam clamp or other Figure 38: Horizontal (tensioned) line systems
proprietary equipment.

Note
Line Systems can be used for restraint and fall arrest. The type of
lanyard must be appropriate for the task.
Tension the line, until the Tension Force Indicator reaches the
manufacturers recommendations.
These systems should subject to design by a competent person.

Figure 37: Special Connectors and Anchor Devices

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 Rescue
It is essential to have a rescue and recovery plan in place for If however the faller is injured, unconscious and/or suspended
any work involving work at height. There are severe health risks in mid-air (e.g. when working on slung, cantilevered or bridged
associated with anyone who has fallen and remains suspended in a structures, and un-boarded scaffolds) rescue is more difficult to
fall arrest harness. achieve and specialist equipment and trained personnel must be
on hand to affect a rescue within suitable timescales.
Should an operative accidentally fall and be suspended from their
safety harness, this must always be considered an emergency Note We must always plan for worst case scenario.
situation and rescue must be administered without delay to reduce
Some sites may employ dedicated rescue teams which must
the risk of
be called in the event of any emergency. In the case of a fallen
• Suspension syncope’ (also known as ‘suspension trauma’) scaffolder, suspended by their safety harness, it must be
occurring. confirmed that they have the capacity to effect a rescue as soon as
possible (but in any case within 10 minutes). Otherwise company
• Bleeding
facilities and procedures must be adopted.
• Restricted airways
All persons required to carry out rescue and retrieval operations
A suitable Rescue Plan must be in place and fully understood by all must first receive suitable practical (recorded) training covering
involved, before work commences. This requirement remains even the appropriate rescue procedure and equipment available on site.
if the client insist they carry out all rescues. The rescue techniques
Suitable rescue kits can be deployed quickly by trained operators
and the rescue equipment selected will depend upon the type and
to facilitate a remote rescue, without exposing the rescuers to
complexity of the scaffold structure.
unnecessary risk.
Scaffolders must be fully aware of the emergency procedures,
When choosing a rescue kit, it is essential to ensure that it is
including the means of raising the alarm and alerting the rescue
suitable for each particular scaffolding application. For example:
team, before starting every job. This should always be detailed on
the Rescue Plan. • Type and location of anchor points
Scaffolders working at height must never work alone. • Is there sufficient rope length to lower a person to the ground
from the highest position if necessary?
If a fallen scaffolder is not seriously injured or unconscious, in
many cases (e.g. when working on an independent birdcage • Does the device allow casualties to be raised or lowered?
or tower scaffold) he may be able to recover them self, or their
• Is the device a descender only type, which may not be suitable
colleagues could assist in a rescue, without the use of specialist
for certain situations such as work over water or very high level
rescue equipment. It is feasible for a scaffolder to pull them self
work where a large quantity of rope would be required?
into the scaffolding structure at a lower lift. On un-boarded lifts,
additional boards may need to be re-fitted by their colleagues. • Is the rescue equipment readily available at all times when
working at height?
If complete self-recovery is not possible, merely supporting
them self on a ledger or other part of the structure until rescued • Are there sufficient numbers of trained personnel available at all
will significantly reduce the risks from the effects of suspension times during work at height that can use the equipment?
in a safety harness. In some cases, it may be possible to quickly Some rescue kits require a high anchor point while the original
construct a trapeze tube or extend a lower ledger to provide GOTCHA Type is designed to be used on any anchor, high or low.
temporary support.
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Post Rescue Action
The rescued scaffolder should immediately be seen by a qualified
First Aider, who may elect to call the emergency .
If the scaffolder is conscious, he should be advised to sit down
until a First Aider has examined him and is satisfied that he has fully
recovered.

Figure 39: IKAR System

(High Anchor)
Figure 40: GOTCHA CRD
(High Anchor)
Figure 43: Recovery position

Figure 42: If the operative is unconscious, semi-conscious or injured, the First

Retractable Inertia Aider should ensure that their airway is open, and he is breathing.
Reel (High Anchor) Only then should he be put in the recovery position and their
not be used as the injuries tended until the emergency arrive.
primary rescue
device unless The Ambulance crew should be made aware that the patient has
safe access would been suspended in a safety harness and needs to be treated for
be available to suspension syncope or orthostatic intolerance.
the casualty or
the individual is
already attached
to the device.

Figure 41: Traditional

GOTCHA High or Low Anchor

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 For lifting of single tubes, a "Plettac Ring Clamp" or "Jordan Clamp" should

Fragile Roofs Mechanical Lifting Devices

be used (see Figure 29).

When working on or near fragile surfaces the following hierarchy For lifting of single tubes, a “Plettac Ring Clamp” or “Jordan Clamp”
must be considered from top down: should
For be
lifting of usedtubes,
double (Figure 44).Double Scaffold Tube Lifting Clamp"
a "DESSA
should be used (see Figure 30).
For lifting of double tubes, a “DESSA Double Scaffold Tube Lifting
Avoid Fragile Surfaces Clamp” should be used (Figure 45).
• Avoid accessing near, across or on fragile surfaces
• Planning to consider alternatives methods of work that avoid
the risks from fragile surfaces e.g. Working from a MEWP above
or below the surface

Prevent Falls
Prevent fall through fragile surfaces
• Provide platforms, coverings, guardrails or similar protection
• Work from staging’s or platforms with guardrails
• Use harness systems to prevent access on or near a fragile
surface (work restraint)
Figure 44: Single Tube
Mitigate Falls Lifting Device
Mitigate falls through fragile surfaces
All roofs accessed by scaffolders must be treated as fragile until a
competent person has confirmed they are not.
• Post warning signs on the approaches to the fragile surface area
• Scaffolders to receive specific information, instruction and
training before commencing work on or near a fragile surface.
E.g. RAMS Briefing and equipment training
Figure 45: Double Tube
Lifting Device

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 Lifting Devices

used
Lifting Devices
Mechanical
ForScaffold
Lifting Devices
Board Lifting
lifting of scaffold Device
boards, an "S.Wood Board Lifting Strap" should be
SAFE ZONE +
For(see Figure
lifting 31).
of scaffold boards, a I acknowledge receipt of my personal copy of the SAFE
“S.Wood
For lifting ofBoard Lifting
scaffold Strap”
boards, or
an "S.Wood Board Lifting Strap" should be ZONE + Scaffolders’ Handbook and confirm that I have
used (see Figure
“Spanset Board31).
Sling” should attended the SAFE ZONE + Altrad training.
be used (Figure 46).
I agree to abide by the Scaffolder rules, recommendations
and Scaffolder responsibilities set out in this booklet and
will seek clarification from my Supervisor on any points of
which I am unsure.

Print Name:
Figure 46: Spanset Board Sling

System Deck Lifting Device

ForFor Signature:
lifting
lifting system
system scaffold
scaffold decks,decks,
a 5mma 5mm wiresling
wire rope ropeat sling at 500mm
500mm long
should
long
For be
liftingused
should (see
system Figure
bescaffold
used (see32).
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decks, 47).wire rope sling at 500mm long
a 5mm
Alternatively,
should be used for sites
(seewho already
Figure 32). have them or if preferred, an "S.Wood
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Lifting Hook" sites
sites
may be who
who already
already
used have
(see have33).
them
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if preferred, a
an "S.Wood
Spanset
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may beHook” mayFigure
used (see be used
33). (see Figure 48).
Date:

Job Title:

Figure 47: Wire Rope Sling Figure 48: Deck Hook

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