Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for operation.
- Applicable safety (OHS), licensing, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to erecting and dismantling advanced scaffolding are verified and complied with.
- Work order is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel.
- Type of operations to be conducted for advanced scaffolding are assessed and prepared.
- Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
- Advanced scaffolding operations are planned in accordance with site procedures.
- Environmental protection measures are adhered to in accordance with environmental plans and regulations.
- Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with OHS requirements.
- Erect scaffolding.
- Purpose for scaffolding is confirmed and associated work tasks are specified.
- Design loading on scaffold and supporting structure is verified using load tables in accordance with appropriate limits, standards and specifications.
- Site access and egress routes are verified.
- Scaffolding and components are selected and inspected with damaged components isolated, labelled, tagged and rejected.
- Footings are prepared in accordance with regulations, legislation, codes of practice, manufacturer specifications and engineer's instructions.
- Scaffolding is set out and erected in accordance with regulatory requirements and manufacturer specifications.
- Lifting devices are assembled and erected in accordance with manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Site hazards associated with scaffolding operations are detected, risks assessed and safe operating techniques used to eliminate or control risks.
- Erect ancillary scaffolding equipment.
- Inspect, repair and alter erected scaffolding.
- Erected hung or suspended scaffolding and tube and coupler scaffolding are inspected for damage, corrosion, wear and compatibility prior to use.
- Faulty components are isolated, labeled, tagged, rejected or replaced immediately.
- Existing use of scaffolding is checked against original design to be in accordance with regulations and specifications.
- Scaffolding stability is inspected and confirmed in accordance with OHS regulations.
- Alterations and repairs are carried out on specified equipment or where faults are discovered to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Inspection log and handover are completed and dated.
- Dismantle scaffolding and clean up.
- Scaffolding is isolated and appropriately signed and barricaded to ensure safe dismantling.
- Scaffolding is dismantled using reverse procedure as for erection.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specifications.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.
- Work completion procedures are applied and appropriate personnel is notified that work is finished.
- Advanced scaffolding operations and faults are recorded and reported to appropriate personnel.