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Scaffold Risk Assessment and Method Statement

by Gary Parkin, from the Community

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This scaffold risk assessment and method statement template helps plan and control scaffolding work on site. It covers competence requirements, delivery and traffic controls, manual handling, slips and trips, falling materials, working at height, scaffold collapse risks, environmental conditions, electrical hazards, and COSHH. The method statement outlines erection, ties, lifts, access, guarding, and dismantling sequences aligned to BS EN 12811, NASC TG20:21 and SG4:22. It includes PPE standards, equipment specifications, storage and handling, inspections, handover and seven day checks, emergency procedures, monitoring and compliance, and sign off fields.

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Use this Risk Assessment and Method Statement RAMS template to plan safe work on construction and engineering sites. Capture the scope of work, access methods such as scaffolds, ladders, or lifts, and workplace security controls including barriers, signage, and a second person. Record hazardous substances and COSHH considerations, site power and isolation, and other hazards with corresponding control measures. Document the full method statement, coordination roles, and communication tools. Assess traffic routes and floor conditions, housekeeping, storage, and waste disposal. Specify required PPE and fall protection. Note training, inductions, certifications, and supervision levels. Include local fire plans, welfare arrangements, and clear emergency and rescue procedures. On completion, ensure removal of equipment, inspections, site walkthrough, and tidy handover.
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