Description

Method Statement — Working at Height / Scaffolding (Erection, Use & Dismantling)

This method statement — working at height / scaffolding (erection, use & dismantling) gives your site a ready-made, editable procedure for scaffold work. It sets out safe sequences for erecting, using, and dismantling scaffolding on construction projects. Site teams can adapt it in minutes and issue it for approval.

Falls from height remain one of the biggest causes of injury on construction sites. A clear, approved method statement helps supervisors brief workers properly, control access, and keep every stage of the scaffold lifecycle under control. This document gives you that structure without starting from a blank page.

What’s Included in This Working at Height / Scaffolding Method Statement

• Scope of work covering erection, use, and dismantling of scaffolding
• Sequence of operations for each phase of the scaffold lifecycle
• Roles and responsibilities for supervisors, scaffolders, and operatives
• PPE, access, and exclusion-zone requirements
• Emergency arrangements and rescue planning references
• Editable Microsoft Word (.docx) format, ready for your company letterhead and logo

Who Needs This Document

QHSE officers, HSE managers, site supervisors, and scaffolding contractors all rely on this type of document. Main contractors request it before scaffold work begins on site. Subcontractors use it to demonstrate a planned, competent approach to erection, use, and dismantling.

Compliance and Standards

This method statement aligns with globally recognized health and safety practice. It supports organizations working toward ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management requirements and reflects scaffold-specific duties set out in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L for scaffolds. It also reflects planning principles from the UK Work at Height Regulations 2005, which many international contractors reference as good practice regardless of jurisdiction. Because the format is International/Global, you can adapt it to local regulator requirements in the UAE, GCC, or elsewhere.

How to Use and Edit This Method Statement

Open the file in Microsoft Word, then update the project name, location, and responsible persons. Insert your own risk ratings, drawings, and permit references where indicated. Save a version-controlled copy before circulating it for approval. The layout stays intact across most Word versions.

Ready to issue a compliant scaffold procedure? Download this method statement — working at height / scaffolding (erection, use & dismantling) now and have your site documentation ready within minutes. You’ll also want to pair it with related risk assessments — see the risk assessment for scaffolding erection and dismantling, the risk assessment for working on or around scaffolding, and the risk assessment for scaffolding to complete your documentation set.

FAQ’s

Q1: What does this document include?
A1: It includes a full method statement — working at height / scaffolding (erection, use & dismantling), covering sequence of work, roles, PPE, and access controls, in editable Word format.

Q2: Is it compliant with UAE standards?
A2: The document is written for International/Global use, so you can adapt this method statement — working at height / scaffolding (erection, use & dismantling) to UAE and GCC regulator requirements.

Q3: What format is the file?
A3: You receive the method statement — working at height / scaffolding (erection, use & dismantling) as a fully editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file, formatted for A4 printing.

Q4: Who should use this document?
A4: QHSE officers, HSE managers, site supervisors, and scaffolding contractors use this method statement — working at height / scaffolding (erection, use & dismantling) to plan safe scaffold work.

Q5: How quickly can I download it?
A5: You get instant access to the method statement — working at height / scaffolding (erection, use & dismantling) immediately after checkout, no waiting period required.

Q6: Can I customise the template?
A6: Yes. The document is fully editable, so you can insert your project details, drawings, and branding into this method statement — working at height / scaffolding (erection, use & dismantling).