(1) This regulation
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
4 metres.
(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 who has inspected the scaffold that construction of the
scaffold has been completed.
Maximum penalty:
(a) In
the case of an individual—$6 000.
(b) In
the case of a body corporate—$30 000.
(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 use of the scaffold is resumed after an incident occurs that may
reasonably be expected to affect the stability of the scaffold; and
(b)
before use of the scaffold is resumed after repairs; and
(c) at
least every 30 days.
Maximum penalty:
(a) In
the case of an individual—$6 000.
(b) In
the case of a body corporate—$30 000.
(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.
Maximum penalty:
(a) In
the case of an individual—$6 000.
(b) In
the case of a body corporate—$30 000.
(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.
Maximum penalty:
(a) In
the case of an individual—$6 000.
(b) In
the case of a body corporate—$30 000.
Example—
Danger tags and other warning signs.