SPEX MFV - Scaffolding & Other Forms of Access

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Notes for Site Visits conducted as required by Project HSSE Plan Team Leader is responsible for report generation and submission Site Host is given direct feedback of visit outcomes before visiting team leaves the site MFV Leader agrees "SMART" actions with site host Host holds responsibility to follow up on agreed actions. Visit reports are recorded on site visit template only (this record) All completed site visit reports to be sent to the Project HSSE Coordinator for filing in Livelink - clearly handwritten reports are acceptable for submission. Visit record not marked as completed (Green) until visit report is submitted. Next MFV team uses past reports for part of their visit, following up on completions of previous actions.

• Scaffolds and their access ways must comply with international standards (such as OSHA, BS or Australian).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffolds are built, modified and dismantled only by authorised scaffold builders with certified and competent scaffolders.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Red-tagged scaffold shall NOT be used except by a competent scaffold builder. Scaffolds without a tag are considered a red tag scaffold.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where scaffold is considered incomplete, unsafe or being modified, the tag for the specific section is pulled and immediately given to the responsible contractor/scaffold builder for remedial work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protective measures are in place to manage gaps in the scaffold that could allow objects to drop to lower levels.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffolds that have dropped object potential have mesh netting or equivalent on side rails.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protruding objects into the scaffold to be covered by bumpers or similar means of protection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffolding erection or dismantling activities must be suspended during inclement weather and lightning.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staircases should be the first option for access. Where ladders are used, access ladders must extend at least 92cm (3 feet) over any landing or scaffold platform. Extension ladders must have legs fully extended, with someone is holding the ladder until it is secured. Swing gates or other barrier means must be used at the entry points to prevent falls.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffold access ladders extending more than 6 meters (20 feet) have a self retracting lifeline installed to protect against falls. Landing platforms should be included at every 6 meters (20 feet).

  Yes

  No

  N/A