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Regulation 10(2): Work platforms must be provided at intervals of not more than 4 metres for the entire length
of the scaffold.
Dos
Regulation 41 (5): Lashing used for tying
timber scaffolds must be rattan or such other
material as approved in writing by the chief
inspector.
Donts
Regulation 40: Timber scaffolds must not
be used in any shipyard.
Banned scaffold: Single-row timber scaffold
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Regulation 59: A hanging scaffold must Be erected before being hung into position on a ship
Be securely anchored to the hull or relevant part of
the ship to prevent lateral movement or sway
Be constructed so that the work platform is on a
horizontal plane
Provide stairs or ladders as a safe means of access
to and from its platform
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Regulation 56: The height of a tower scaffold must
not exceed 3 times its lesser base dimension unless
the scaffold is effectively tied to the building or structure.
However, even if tied, the tower scaffold shall not
exceed 8 times the lesser of the base dimensions.
Regulation 56 (5): A tower scaffold should only be
used on firm ground. Effective locking devices must
be attached to the castors in order to hold the scaffold
in position.
A tower scaffold equipped with castors (mobile tower
scaffold) should be stable in construction and weighted
down at the base.
Useful References:
CP:14 Scaffolds
available at