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METHOD STATEMENT

FOR

SCAFFOLDING WORKS

WASIT GAS PLANT SAUDI ARABIA

INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT FACILITIES (ISF)

KHURSANIYAH KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Signature

Rev. DATE Prepared By Checked By Approved By Approved By

MMG MMG MMG SKEC

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I. PURPOSE

To ensure that installation/erection of scaffoldings in various location

inside Saudi Aramco plant is carried out safely in accordance with good
working practice as per General Instruction requirements.
The scaffoldings shall be erected to ensure a safe working access for
the completion of certain identified work as a requirement.

II. SCOPE

This method statement is applicable to all scaffolding installation

activities regardless of type and sizes, which are to be installed on the
WASIT Project located at Khursaniyah, Saudi Arabia.
Moreover, under hung scaffold shall be erected in this particular
activity. Concerning the elevation or heights of the under hung scaffold,
it shall be defined by both the certified scaffold supervisor by the
contractor to ascertain the stability and soundness of the newly erected
scaffolding. Area which requires scaffolding access platforms during
the erection/installation of piping materials and equipment shall commit
to this Method Statement.
MMG shall comply with the requirements of the Saudi Aramco
Scaffold Safety Handbook.

III. REFERENCES

Saudi Aramco Scaffold Safety Handbook

Saudi Aramco Erection Procedure for Piping
Saudi Aramco Scaffolding Safety Handbook
Saudi Aramco Project Safety Manual
Saudi Aramco Lost Prevention Department
Saudi Aramco / SKEC Standard Operating Instruction
Saudi Aramco / SKEC Safety & Loss Prevention Program

IV. RESPONSIBILITIES

Scaffolding Superintendent:

Ensure full compliance by all scaffolding personnel and equipment

operators and other associated craftsmen requirements of this method
statement regarding execution of the work in accordance with
ARAMCO/ SKEC safety requirements and specifications. Confirm the

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availability of all materials, tools, equipment, and required personnel

who will carry out the work. Conduct brief meeting with all personnel
involved in scaffolding works and inculcate in their minds the danger
and precautions of the work.

Engineering Department:

Generate relevant drawings, load calculations & method statement, in

accordance with project specifications, HSE requirements and submit
to the client for review and approval.
Provide technical support to MMG site operation group.

Scaffolding Inspector

Monitor daily scaffolding activities and ensure that all erected

scaffolding is safe to use as working access, and also safe to use as
temporary pipe supports for fit-up purposes of piping works if
necessary. Clearly identifies all type of scaffolding approval and well
versed in all aspects pertaining to scaffolding (red, yellow and green)
tags certified by Saudi Aramco.

Safety Supervisor or Scaffold Supervisor:

Ensure that work permits are obtained prior to commencement of any

work.
Check personnel and confirm compliance to safety requirements, such
as wearing personnel protective equipment.
Check work areas for any unsafe conditions, liaised with the Field
Superintendent ensuring that work is carried out in accordance with
Project Safety Plan/Procedures.
Identify hazards as indicated in HAZOP.

V. WORK PROCEDURE:

a. Required Tools and Equipment

Scaffolding Tubes includes longitudinal bracings, sills, baseplate,
universal jacks & personnal protective equipments.
Scaffold Planks (Boards)
- Swivel and Fixed Coupler/Wrap-over Coupler
- Ladder/Ladder Clamp
- Wrenches/Spanner
- Scaffolding Tags (Red , Green and yellow)

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- Caster Wheel ropes & canvass bucket

- Wire ropes (for wire lashing)
- PPEs (Full Body Harness, lifeline/ lanyards, easy tie- off anchor,
safety rope lanyard, soft stop protection, etc..

Pre-Installation Requirements:
Ensure that this method statement and other relevant other
documents have been approved by ARAMCO/SKEC prior to
erection and ensure these approved documents are
disseminated to concerned personnel who will carry out the
work.
Ensure that all scaffolding materials to be used shall comply
with G.I. 8.001: Safety Requirements for Scaffolding Erection
(attached herein). No planks, tubes and couplers with sign of
damage shall be used on scaffoldings. Defective scaffold
materials shall be readily isolated and disposed from the
work area.
Check with plant operation the pre- designated holding area
for scaffolding materials prior to hauling into the plant.
Confirm and verify exact location of the holding area.
Check and verify the location where scaffolds will be erected
and ensure that only competent , properly trained and
dedicated scaffolding personnel shall be allowed to erect,
modify and dismantle scaffolds. Ensure that erection of
scaffoldings shall be carried out in accordance with
ARAMCO/SKEC project safety requirements, general
scaffolding standards, and MMG Working Instructions.
Barrier off materials staging area, provide holding racks to
keep materials organized.

TYPES OF SCAFFOLDING THAT CAN BE ERECTED AT SITE:

1. Suspended (Under hung) Scaffold

2. Tower Scaffold
3. Mobile Scaffold (caster wheels with locking device).
4. All necessary Types of Standard Scaffold

Method of Erection:

For Suspended (under hung) Scaffold

- Suspended (under hung) scaffold with wood plank will be erected
and utilized for safe access for installation of pipes. Structures
shall run in sections of approximately 3 meters wide and 7 meters
long. It is suspended approximately one meter below the top of

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the structural beams and equally spaced through the width of 10

meters. The ladder beams shall be supported and secured at
both ends via double hangers attached to the structural grab lock
coupler and by load bearing couplers at the bottom of the of the
tube hangers.
Trapeze shall be installed approximately 0.6 meter below the
ladder beam to serve as secondary support in the erection,
modification and even during dismantling of scaffolds. Personnel
access and ladder will be provided at suitable location(s)
- Other access: Suspended (under hung) scaffold will be erected
and utilized in view of the limited beam works from which hanger
type scaffold can be attached (span between beams are 6 meter).
This type of scaffold is supported underneath the boarding level
by scaffold tube connecting the outer side of flat form to the
column. It shall be suitably spaced at locations wherein butt-
welding, touch-up painting, installation of electrical and
instrumentation and other activities will be carried out.

Tower Scaffold
- This type of scaffold shall be erected and utilized for area(s)
between pipe rack and equipment / vessel for conducting
welding, touch-up painting and insulation works. This type of
scaffold will consist of the following ( Approximate height shall be
10.315 meters):
- Sole Board or Timber Sill at least 38mm thick by 228 mm width
timber that will be laid underneath the base plate to uniformly
distribute the load of the scaffold to the ground. The ground must
be stable, capable of carrying the maximum intended load without
settling or displacement.
- Steel Base Plates at least 6mm x 150mm x 150mm in
dimension with 50mm spigot.
- Standard Post must be erected resting on metal base plates
and shall not be positioned on or close to pits or edge of
excavations where the possibility of cave-in or soil erosion
potentially exists.
- Runner (Ledger) shall be fixed to the post by load bearing
coupler. It shall be used for scaffold tubes.
- Bearer (Transom) shall be fixed transversely between posts
and shall be securely coupled to the posts. The coupler must be
kept as close as possible but not more than 300mm offset from
the post. It shall be used for scaffold tubes.
- The other remaining parts are braces, toe, board, mid and top
railing, caster wheel (for mobile scaffold), and personnel access
ladder.

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Installation Requirements:
- Copy of all approved documents (Method Statement/JSA/ Scaffold
plan, if required) shall be available with Scaffold Supervisor.
- Prior to each erection, the scaffold supervisor, permit issuer, permit
receiver and trade supervisor should jointly inspect the specific
work area to confirm physical condition and address all necessary
precautions.
- All required barriers and signs shall be installed prior to commence
erection works.
- Temporary overhead protection of exposed nearby plant/
instruments/ valve (if any) shall be installed prior to erecting
scaffolds.
- Certified scaffold supervisor shall oversee and monitor each
erection activity and throughout the duration of any scaffolding
work.
- Installation sequence, inspection and tagging shall be as per G.I.
8.001 and other Saudi Aramco Scaffolding Erection Standard.
- Any alteration/ modification of scaffold platform shall be properly
coordinated by the trade supervisor with the scaffold supervisor.

Dismantling Works:
- Prior to dismantling of any existing scaffold platform, the
responsible trade supervisor shall coordinate with other affected
trade supervisors (if any) to confirm NO further use or future activity
on the platform.
- Prior to dismantling, the responsible trade supervisor, scaffold
supervisor and permit receiver shall jointly inspect and field confirm
the specific scaffold structure/ platform intended to be removed/
dismantled.

Health , Safety and Environment:

- The work shall be executed in accordance with the approved safety
action plan, and daily safe work plan. Permits shall be obtained
prior to any commencement of the work when required. Only
trained and experienced workers shall be utilized for the scaffolding
work.
Personal Protective Equipment shall be worn at all times.

General Notes:
- In most circumstances, and to the nature of their jobs, scaffolders/
erectors are the only persons to have the considerations for
standing and travel to the structure (if necessary). But to ensure the
compliance of 100% tie-off policy using full body harness, extension
lanyard, lifeline or anchorage point that can support weight of at
least 5,000 lbs (Load / weight shall be determined by the
Manufacturer).

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- Safe scaffoldings shall bear visible green tag and to be re-inspected

by competent scaffolding Foreman/Superintendent every (2) weeks.
All scaffolding which are found incomplete/substandard or with
hazards shall be tagged immediately with red tag until rectified.
- The scope in that area is almost complete in terms of erection
equipment, loop connection of piping system and structural steels
,and in that point of view we rely the competency of our Scaffolders
that erected scaffolds is always Safe to use as Working Access
and a Temporary Support for fit-up of piping system..

Attachments:
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
- Scaffold Safety Handbook (Typical Scaffolding Plan)

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