This JSA is completed in conjunction with the Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) for Erecting, Altering and Dismantling Scaffolding.

Arrival to site - Scaffolding

Inherent Risk: 3H

Residual Risk: 2M

Hazard/Risk: Personal Injury, Property Damage &/or Worksite incident

• Assess the conditions on site.
• Complete the site specific induction.
• Make sure there is sufficient room for the task.
• Check signage and barricading is appropriate for the job.
• Make sure the loading area is clear and easy to access.
• Check all workers have correct PPE.
• Complete a pre-start toolbox to discuss tasks to be completed.

Erecting, Altering and Dismantling

Inherent Risk: 3H

Residual Risk: 2M

Hazard/Risk: Manual Handling injuries, falls from height, Slip, trip and Fall, Scaffold Collapse, Electrocution, Falling objects.

General erecting and altering:

• Base out scaffold and erect base lift and first lift for first bay.
• Complete first lift by installing access stairway or ladder platform for first lift,
• Working from a fully planked platform on the first lift, install standards
• Progressively build in 1.0m lifts using transoms and boards, installing handrails progressively.
• Unless a specific engineering design is provided, fix the first row of ties no more than 3m above the ground.
• Ties must be no more than 3m above the ground for a three (3) board bay, and 3.6m above the ground for a five (5) board bay.
• 1m lifts can be performed using a platform ladder
• Do not allow a scaffold to free stand more than 4m above the ground or a row of ties.
• Secure objects or remove unsecured objects from the scaffold.
• Complete handover certificate and sign off on scaffolding once completed.
• Fill out Scaff Tag and place on scaffolding.
• Scaffold will be inspected regularly i.e. no more than thirty (30) days.
• New Scaff Tag to be issued and place on scaffolding to confirm inspection; and
• Alterations, repairs and all scheduled changes are made according to the scaffolding plan. A new handover certificate will be issued for all alterations and scheduled changes to scaffold.

General Dismantle:

• Start dismantling from an end bay.
• Remove chain wire mesh and shade cloth, or mesh panels, from the level to be dismantled, or from the whole scaffold if not required during the dismantling process, move down to the platform below.
• Dismantle top platform planks.
• Working from an erection platform on the fully planked platform, dismantle guardrails, mid-rails, ledgers, transoms and standards from the level above.
• Remove not more than three planks (ensure at least two planks remain) to enable the dismantled materials to be passed down to the next level (where they are to be temporarily stacked or removed from the scaffold).
• Progressively repeat this procedure until dismantling is completed from the ground.
• Clean up tools and any waste ensuring the scaffold is stored correctly for pick up.
• If acceptable, remove barricades or add barricades as appropriate.
• Follow Traffic Management Plan (TMP) when leaving site.

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Monitor and Review
To ensure control measures are implemented and monitored effectively:

Toolbox /pre-work meetings will be undertaken
Relevant persons will be consulted on the contents of this Risk Assessment
Control measures will be monitored throughout work activities: Spot Checks, Consultation and Scheduled Audits.
Corrective actions will be recorded and rectified in a timely manner
This Risk Assessment will be reviewed and updated in consultation with relevant persons if:
If controls fail to reduce risk adequately
When changes to the workplace or work activity occur that create new / different risks, or risk levels, where controls may no longer be effective
New hazards or risks are identified
After an Incident involving activities relevant to this Risk Assessment
During consultation with relevant persons indicate review is needed
A Manager requests a review.

Acknowledge and Sign JSA