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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS 2022 (S.R. 2022, NO. 109) - REG 225

Scaffolds
(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.
Penalty:  In the case of –
(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 000; or
(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $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.
Penalty:  In the case of –
(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 000; or
(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $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.
Penalty:  In the case of –
(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 000; or
(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $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.
Penalty:  In the case of –
(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 000; or
(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $30 000.

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Danger tags and other warning signs.



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