Saudi Aramco GI 8.001 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR SCAFFOLDS

This General Instruction (GI) document, Saudi Aramco GI 8.001, outlines the mandatory safety requirements for all aspects of scaffold usage within Saudi Aramco facilities and project sites. It comprehensively covers the safe design, erection, supervision, inspection, alteration, and dismantling of both stationary and mobile scaffolds.

Key technical topics include scaffold plan preparation and review, definitions of various scaffold types (e.g., tube and coupler, system, mobile, special scaffolds), responsibilities of involved parties, general safety requirements, and specific procedures for inspection, tagging, alterations, and dismantling. The document also details certification requirements for Scaffold Supervisors and Inspectors, ensuring competent personnel manage scaffold activities.

This resource is crucial for ensuring compliance with Saudi Aramco's stringent safety standards and for mitigating risks associated with working at height. It provides clear guidance on acceptable materials, required documentation, and the critical role of inspection and certification in preventing accidents.

Ideal for HSE professionals, project managers, scaffold supervisors, scaffold inspectors, and scaffold erectors working in the oil and gas industry.