Apply to be an approved scaffold contractor

You must be an approved scaffold contractor (ASC) if you want to construct, erect, install, re-position, alter, maintain, repair or dismantle any scaffolds in a workplace (except tower scaffolds, trestle scaffolds or scaffolds with a height of less than 4 metres at the uppermost lift excluding handrails).

At a glance

Certificate	Competent organisation certificate.
Who can apply	Company representative.
How much it costs	$150. Fees are non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of your application.
How long it takes	Up to 8 weeks.
Relevant regulations	Regulation 5 of the Workplace Safety and Health (Scaffolds) Regulations.
Validity	Lifetime, as long as your bizSAFE level 3 and above certification is valid.
Related eServices	Registration for WSH Service Providers

Before applying, your organisation needs to authorise staff members to transact on its behalf.

What is an approved scaffold contractor

The role of an ASC is to take charge of the overall scaffolding operation in the workplace (except tower scaffold, trestle scaffold or scaffold with a height of less than 4 metres at the uppermost lift excluding handrails).

An ASC must ensure:

Scaffolds are constructed, maintained, altered and dismantled in accordance with the WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations.
There are enough erection and rigging teams who are properly instructed to do the work according to the manufacturer's procedure.
Scaffolds are in good condition and type-tested by a recognised testing body in accordance with a standard or specification acceptable to the Commissioner and that it complies with the WSH (Scaffold) Regulations, and other relevant Regulations and other conditions as may be imposed by the Commissioner as deemed fit.

Who can apply

If you want to be an ASC, you must demonstrate that you have the expertise, knowledge and resources to do the work. You can also apply to be an ASC if you are a factory occupier or main contractor who wants to erect your own scaffolds.

To apply, you must meet the following requirements:

Employ a minimum of 2 scaffold supervisors and 5 scaffold erectors. The employees must complete a training course approved by the Commissioner to carry out work with scaffolds. If the supervisors or erectors are foreign workers, they must be direct employees.
Be registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).
Obtain a bizSAFE Level 3 or above certification

How to apply

To apply to be an approved scaffold contractor:

Log in to apply.
Upload all supporting documents.
Pay the $150 fee online. Your application will only be processed upon payment.
(Optional) Log in to check your application status.

You will receive an email notification if your application is successful.

Company documents required

You will need to submit PDF copies of the following documents with your application:

A copy of the business profile lodged with ACRA. It should be dated within 1 year of scaffold contractor application submission date.
Declaration from an MOM approved WSH Auditor accredited with the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) auditing organisations scheme that the following have been conducted for the construction, erection, installation, repositioning, alteration, maintenance, repair or dismantling, including the transportation and storage of metal scaffolds or suspended scaffolds:
- Risk assessment
- Standard operating procedure (SOP) or method statement
Ensure that bizSAFE Certificate (minimum level 3) has minimum validity period of 6 months at time of application.
A copy of a risk assessment conducted for the transportation, erection, alteration, maintenance, dismantling and storage of scaffolds.
Standard operating procedures (SOP) or method statements for the transportation, erection, alteration, maintenance, dismantling and storage of scaffolds.

Personnel documents required

All certificates must display:
- NRIC (for Singapore citizens or PRs)
- FIN, Work Permit number or S Pass number (for work pass holders)
You must submit A4 sized certificates, not cards.
Check that your worker had attended the required training using check worker training records.

For Scaffold Supervisors, you need to submit PDF copies of the following:

A copy of NRIC, Work Permit, S Pass or EP.
Medical report form for applicants who are 60 years old and above.