Fall from height during erection or dismantling
- Competent scaffolders
- Guard rails installed as work progresses
- Harness and suitable anchor arrangement where required
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Start with scaffold erection, alteration and inspection hazards, then tailor the access plan, exclusion zones and rescue arrangements to the structure and site conditions.
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What's included
Everything you need to prepare a practical scaffolder RAMS.
- Scaffolding work-at-height hazard examples
- Controls for erection, alteration and inspection work
- 5×5 risk matrix with pre- and post-control ratings
- Professional PDF export with your branding
- Digital sign-off and audit trail
Common scaffolder jobs
RAMS Builder includes guided examples for these typical scaffolder tasks.
Scaffold erection and dismantlingScaffold alterationsMobile access towersScaffold inspectionsTemporary access platformsLoading bays and edge protection
Typical hazards and controls
Pre-loaded hazards and controls for scaffolder work.
Falling scaffold components and tools
- Exclusion zone below the work
- Gin wheel or hoist for components
- Tools secured at height
Manual handling of tubes, boards and fittings
- Mechanical aids where available
- Team lifts for long or heavy items
- Clear transport routes
Tower instability or vehicle strike
- Firm, level ground assessed
- Outriggers and wheel locks used where provided
- Vehicle segregation maintained
Method statement steps
A typical method sequence for scaffolder work.
- 1Confirm the scaffold design, site constraints and work sequence
- 2Set up barriers, exclusion zones and component storage
- 3Inspect access equipment and prepare the base
- 4Erect, alter or dismantle using the planned progressive sequence
- 5Secure components and complete the required inspection record
- 6Remove waste and hand the area back to the site team
Example output
Review a fully featured scaffolder RAMS example with hazards, permits, COSHH, and sign-off details.
Scaffolder example RAMS PDF
See how the finished document is structured before you customise it for the live site.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about scaffolder RAMS.
What should scaffolder RAMS cover before erection starts?
Set out the scaffold design or agreed arrangement, ground conditions, access, exclusion zones, delivery and storage arrangements, work sequence, competence and the site-specific emergency arrangements.
How should falling-object risks be controlled?
Plan an exclusion zone, prevent people from working below the activity, use a hoist or gin wheel to lower components, secure tools where appropriate, and keep materials stacked safely at ground level.
Do scaffold arrangements need inspection details in the RAMS?
Include who will inspect the scaffold, when inspections are needed, how defects are reported, and that the live arrangement must be checked after events that could affect its safety. Tailor this to the site and scaffold design.
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