Scaffolding Safety and Compliance in Singapore’s Oil & Gas Projects
Scaffolding Safety and Compliance in Singapore’s Oil & Gas Projects
Scaffolding is essential in oil and gas facility construction and maintenance. It enables safe and efficient access to elevated work areas for insulation, painting, welding, and structural work. However, improperly designed or installed scaffolding can become a major hazard.
At Loonglobal Engineering, we are MOM-licensed scaffold contractors with years of experience erecting modular, suspended, and mobile systems across Jurong Island and industrial Singapore.
1. The Role of Scaffolding in Industrial Maintenance
In live plant environments, scaffolding must be quick to erect, structurally sound, and adaptable. Key use cases include:
Accessing piping and structures for insulation and painting (SIP)
Supporting temporary platforms during shutdowns
Providing enclosed work zones for blasting or welding
2. Compliance with Singapore Standards
All scaffolding works must comply with:
Workplace Safety and Health (Scaffold) Regulations
Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for Working at Heights
MOM Scaffolding License Requirements
3. Scaffolding Types and Their Uses
Modular (System) Scaffolds: Ideal for fast setup in repeat layouts (e.g. tanks, structures)
Suspended Scaffolds: Used when base access is obstructed or for confined space interiors
Mobile Scaffolds: Deployed for indoor work or maintenance in workshops and plant rooms
Each setup requires proper engineering design, load calculations, and visual inspections before use.
4. Inspection and Certification Routine
At Loonglobal, every scaffold:
Is tagged with green/red status labels
Receives daily checks by designated scaffold supervisors
Undergoes formal inspection every 7 days or after weather events
5. Safety Features and Worker Protection
We ensure every scaffold system includes:
Guardrails and toe boards
Non-slip platforms and ladders
Full-body harness anchor points for high-risk zones
Where required, scaffolds are enclosed with debris nets or shrink wraps to protect surrounding works and personnel.
6. Final Thoughts
Proper scaffolding is not just a structure — it’s a safety system. In high-risk industries like oil and gas, professional design, installation, and inspection save lives and reduce downtime. At Loonglobal Engineering, our licensed scaffold team ensures you meet every compliance and safety standard while keeping your project on schedule.
