Queensland Consolidated Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION 2011 - REG 225

225 Scaffolds

(1) This section applies in relation to—

(a) a suspended scaffold; and

(b) a cantilevered scaffold; and

(c) a spur scaffold; and

(d) a hung scaffold; and

(e) any other scaffold from which a person or thing could fall more than 4m.

(2) The person with management or control of a scaffold at a workplace must ensure that the scaffold is not used unless the person receives written confirmation from a competent person that construction of the scaffold has been completed.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.

(3) The person with management or control of a scaffold at a workplace must ensure that the scaffold and its supporting structure are inspected by a competent person—

(a) before the scaffold is used; and

(b) before use of the scaffold is resumed after an incident occurs that may reasonably be expected to affect the stability of the scaffold; and

(c) before use of the scaffold is resumed after repairs; and

(d) at least every 30 days.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.

(4) If an inspection indicates that a scaffold at a workplace or its supporting structure creates a risk to health or safety, the person with management or control of the scaffold must ensure that—

(a) any necessary repairs, alterations and additions are made or carried out; and

(b) the scaffold and its supporting structure are inspected again by a competent person before use of the scaffold is resumed.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.

(5) The person with management or control of a scaffold at a workplace must ensure that unauthorised access to the scaffold is prevented while the scaffold is incomplete or unattended.

Example—

danger tags and other warning signs

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.