Construction Plan

Table of Contents
1. Erection and Demolition of Bamboo Scaffolding
A. Scope
B. Human/Material Resources
C. Materials
D. Transporting Materials
E. Procedures for Erecting Scaffolding
F. Procedures for Dismantling Scaffolding

Reference Material for this Method Statement:

- Labour Department "Code of Practice for Bamboo Scaffolding Safety," 5th
Edition
- Building Department “Guidelines on the Design and Construction of
Bamboo Scaffolds”

2. External Bamboo Scaffolding

A. Scope
This specification covers general matters regarding the construction
procedures of the building's external walls, including the erection and
dismantling of internal scaffolding, transportation, and storage, as well as
safety precautions and key points.

B. Human Resources
1. General Site Personnel
• site foremen
• signal man for hoisting
• safety supervisor
• trained scaffolder (for erection, dismantling, and modification)
• worker with a construction license and ten years of experience
(for inspecting scaffolding)
 2. Common Equipment and Tools
• General hand tools
• A saw
• A utility knife
• A fall prevention device or independent rescue device
• Electric drill, hammer

C. Materials
• Bamboo
• Wooden boards
• Nylon strips
• Metal Tie
• Anchor Bolts
D. Transporting Materials
- Before transporting materials, the storage location should be agreed upon with the
site foremen
- Materials must not be stored at excessive heights.
- After lowering materials using a hoist, the security of the stored materials must be
checked to prevent falling.
- crane shall be used for vertical transportation.

E. Procedures for Erecting Bamboo Scaffolding

1. Requirements on Materials
1.1 Bamboo should be more than 3 years of growth should be used for scaffolding.
straight, sound and free from cracks, gnarls, irregular knots, dry rot, worm-eaten
spots and other defects affecting the strength of the
bamboo members. If used as vertical posts (commonly known as standard),
the actual diameter must not be less than 75 mm.
1.2 For large horizontal transom (commonly known as ledger) and small horizontal
transom (commonly known as transom) above the same scaffolding, diagonal
braces (commonly known as bracing) and diagonal supports, the actual diameter
must not be less than 40 mm.
1.3 The steel bracket must have at least three explosive anchor bolts (HST3 M16).
1.4 Putlogs consists of a metal tie (min 6mm diameter, min yield strength 250N/mm2,
minimum elongation of 15% or a bundle of mild steel wires or other materials
(metal brackets) and anchor bolts (HST3 M16) and a bamboo strut (diameter not
less than 40mm)
1.5 Raker (the actual diameter must not be less than 75 mm.)
1.6 Nylon strips (nylon strips of width 5.5mm to 6mm and length 2m should be used,
and their tensile strength should be greater than 50kg with rate of elongation less
than 20%)

2. Safety Preparations
2.1 The site foremen must distribute all safety equipment to the scaffolders, including
safety helmets, parachute safety belts, independent lifeline, fall protection clips,
and reflective vests, which must be worn by workers while on duty.
2.2 When erecting, dismantling scaffolding, or working at the edge of a building,
parachute safety belts and fall protection devices must be attached to the
independent rescue rope.
2.3 The independent lifeline must be secured to a stable position.
2.4 If necessary, the lifeline must be protected.
2.5 Hand tools (such as bamboo saws and scaffolding knives) must have a hand rope
attached.
2.6 The site foremen must strictly supervise workers to ensure that the procedures for
hoisting materials are correctly followed.
2.7 When scaffolding work is underway, the relevant area should be cordoned off to
prevent unauthorized personnel from entering.
2.8 Notify the site supervisor of the scaffolding location for the day and maintain
good communication.
2.9 All lifting machinery and equipment must have valid legal inspection certificates
and must be checked to ensure that they are in a safe and usable condition.
2.10 If the scaffolding is supported by the ground floor, the ground soil shall be well-
compacted and steel plate may be added between ground and scaffolding.
3. Procedures for Erecting Double Scaffolding
Erect double scaffolding
3.1 The distance from the concrete wall must not exceed 600 mm.
3.2 The distance between double scaffolding standard should not exceed 1.3 m.
3.3 The max. vertical spacing between ledger shall be 1.2m
3.4 The height of each boarded lift shall be between 1.9m and 2.1m.
3.5 The distance between small horizontal beams should not exceed 750 mm
3.6 The minimum width of the double scaffolding should be 750 mm (W).
3.7 For every 7m apart horizontally or less on the scaffold, there should be one such
raker provided. In exceptional case when the scaffold is less than 7m in width, two
such rakers should be provided near the two ends along the width of the scaffold.
To prevent any movement of the rakers, they should be inserted into the ground
for not less than 500mm or be securely fixed in position by suitable means.
Typical Details of Bamboo Scaffolding with Raker
(b) Method for Connecting Bamboo members
3.8 The overlapping length of two connected bamboo standards shall be 1.5 m - 2 m.
3.9 The overlapping length of two connected bamboo bracings and rakers shall be at
least 2 m.
3.10 The tail end of one bamboo standard should connect to the head end of another
bamboo standard.
3.11 All knots should be tightened with at least 5 rounds of nylon strips. The ends of
the nylon strips should be crossed and twisted to form a single twisted end which
passes through the knot twice to give one round turn for proper anchorage to
ensure properly knotting.

4. Dense Bamboo Work Platform and Access

4.1 The distance between bamboo and bamboo on the work platform must not exceed
100 mm.
4.2 The height of the kickboard must be at least 200 mm, and the thickness must be at
least 25 mm.
4.3 Intermediate guard-rail shall be at a height of between 450mm and 600mm
4.4 Top guard-rail shall be at a height of between 450mm and 600mm
4.5 Entrance and exit holes on the scaffolding must be arranged in a staggered
manner, and an appropriate number of entrance and exit holes should be provided
according to work requirements.
4.6 Access and egress openings must be covered with 12 mm boards when not in use.
4.7 For additional horizontal bars ("foot-hold members") shall be installed for scaffold
workers or users to climb from one level to another, the distance should be no less
than 250 mm and no more than 300 mm.
5. Double-layer Fire-Resistant Nylon Net
5.1 Each piece of nylon net should be tightly secured to the scaffolding with iron
wire, and each overlap of the nylon net must have a 75 mm clasp, with no gaps, to
prevent falling objects from shooting out onto the street.
6. Transport Bridge
6.1 The distance between bamboo and bamboo must not exceed 100 mm, with a star
iron sheet laid on top. The transport bridge should be built on the dog-bone brace.

7. Catch Fan Scaffolding

7.1 The catch fan must be erected at an angle of at least 45 degrees.

7.2 At least a sloping catch-fan at not more than 15m vertical intervals to give a
minimum horizontal projection coverage of 1,500mm should be provided. The
sloping catch-fan should consist of timber boarding and a layer of galvanized
metal sheeting, both of adequate thickness to capture and retain falling objects.
7.3 The distance between horizontal beams on the sloped scaffolding should be less
than one foot,
7.4 Covered with galvanized metal sheet and timber boards.
7.5 The outer edge should be stabilized with a 6 mm diameter steel cable every 2.6m,
securely tied to the main upright.
8. Steel Bracket

If the height of the scaffolding exceeds 15 m, steel bracket must be installed every 1.3
m to support the scaffolding.

8.1 The steel bracket must have at least three anchor bolts (HST3 M16).
8.2 All three anchor bolts must be installed with their design embedment depth.
8.3 For size, design, drawing and detailed calculation of the steel bracket, please refer
to other design submission.

3nos. of

HST3 M16

Typical Details of Steel Bracket \

(actual details of steel bracket shall refer to the design submission of bamboo
scaffolding)

9. After Completing the Scaffolding

9.1 The scaffolding must be inspected by competent person. A Form 5 must be issued
before the scaffolding can be used.

10. Routine Inspection of Scaffolding

10.1During routine inspections, if bamboo supports are found to be damaged,

immediate repairs must be made.
10.2The scaffolding must be re-inspected every 14 days, and Form 5 must be issued
by qualified personnel before it can be used again.
• After typhoon or heavy rain warnings, the scaffolding must be inspected
immediately, and Form 5 must be issued by qualified personnel before it can
be used again.

F. Procedures for Dismantling Scaffolding

1. Safety Precaution:

1.1 Bamboo scaffolds must be immediately removed once the construction/repair

works are completed.
1.2 Dismantling work must be carried out by trained workmen under the immediate
supervision of a competent person.
1.3. The strength and stability must be ensured prior to dismantling works.
1.4. No components endangering the stability of the bamboo scaffolds should be
removed. Unless necessary precautions have been taken, all the ties and bracings
should be securely held in position.
1.5, Before dismantling the critical members, such as ledgers, ties, struts, rakers,
transoms or bracings, the stability of the bamboo scaffolds must be assured by fixing
a similar piece of bamboo member at a lower level before removing that critical
member.
1.6 No materials or debris shall be stacked on the scaffold.
1.7 Scaffolds should not be dismantled in vertical section from one end towards the
other.
1.8 The affected area must be fenced off at the ground level and a warning sign
should be displayed in a conspicuous place.
1.9 Removed bamboo members must not be thrown, tipped or shot down from a
height.
1.10 Dismantling should start from upper level to lower level, from exterior to
interior and from non load-bearing parts to load-bearing parts.
2. Check Condition of Scaffolding
2.1 Before dismantling the scaffold, a meeting should be held by qualified personnel,
the site foreman, and the safety officer to explain the procedures to the workers,
including the material hoisting process.

2.2 Check if the putlogs have been removed or released.

2.3 Check if the putlogs are adequate.
2.4 Check the nylon net and ensure that all debris and mud on the scaffold are
completely cleared.
2.5 Before dismantling, the scaffold must be inspected for hazards such as mold,
cuts, or tilting. The scaffold must be stabilized before any dismantling can proceed.

3. Safety Equipment for Dismantling Workers

3.1. When dismantling the scaffold, each worker must have and use properly
specified safety equipment, including:

3.2 Fall arrestors (must be attached to an independent lifeline),

3.3 Safety helmets,
3.4 Reflective vests,
3.5 Parachute-type safety belts.
3.6 Establish lifelines at appropriate positions.
3.7 The scaffold knife should be secured with a lanyard.
3.8 Safety helmets must be fitted with chin straps.
3.9 If dismantling the nylon net generates a lot of dust, masks and eye protection
should be worn.

4. Safety Measures
4.1 During the dismantling process, there should be at least one qualified person
supervising on the ground.
4.2 The ground must be fence off and warning signs to remind workers from other
trades and the public to avoid approaching the dismantling area.
4.3 Before dismantling, a meeting must be held between the foreman and the
dismantling workers to explain the dismantling location and the falling bamboo
procedure.
4.4 Provide safe entry and exit points for the dismantling workers.
5. Starting Dismantle of Scaffolding

5.1 The dismantling work should be carried out by qualified personnel.

5.2 Each dismantling worker must be secured with an independent lifeline.
5.3 Re-tension the scaffold at another location, then remove the 6mm metal tie,
nylon net, catch fan, and lifting bridge.
5.4 Dismantle the outer layer of the scaffold by first removing the ledgers, then the
standard, and finally the bracing. All bamboo supports should be immediately
lowered to the ground.

6. Material Removal Arrangement

6.1 After the workers have stacked the bamboo supports, place warning signs around
the area and clear any site debris.
6.2 Large quantities of materials should not be stored on-site; arrangements should
be made as soon as possible with the main contractor to remove the bamboo from
the site.