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Safety Guide
Contents
Rights of Workers..................................................... 5
Summary.................................................................. 17
Disclaimer
The purpose of this Guide is to help employers,
as well as employees to understand the
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
It provides information to help clarify the
intent of certain sections of the Regulations
and answer in plain language, commonly
asked questions. It is important to remember
however, that this Guide is only an explanation
of the Regulations. It is not a legal document.
In determining your rights and obligations
under the Regulations, you must refer to the
specific sections. In the event of a difference
between this Guide and the Regulations, the
Regulations prevail.
The reader should be aware, that unless otherwise
stated, any reference to a code, standard or
guideline is to the most recent version of that
document. This is relevant because these
documents are updated periodically.
The Guide contains illustrations that are intended
to help readers understand the requirements
of the OH&S Regulations, as well as provide
clarification for this Guide. The illustrations
are not intended to depict exactly what is required
to comply with our OH&S Regulations, but rather
to identify possibilities that may assist in
formulating an appropriate solution to a particular
situation that may be identified at a workplace.
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Objectives
This Guide will assist employers, supervisors
and employees to:
aScaffolding selection
aSafe scaffolding set-up and use
aIdentify hazards related to scaffolding
aDo’s & Don’ts of scaffolding
As required by Part XI of the Occupational Health
and Safety Regulations.
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Rights of Workers
4 Right to Know
Workers have a right to know what
hazards are in the workplace so that
appropriate control measures can be
implemented to ensure a safe work
environment.
4 Right to Participate
OH&S Committees, Workplace Health
& Safety representatives or designates
provide leadership and co-operation
on OH&S issues in the workplace.
Resolution No Resolution
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OHS Division,
Resolution Service NL
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Resolution
Return-to-work
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Return-to-work
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Scaffold Selection
Scaffold or Scaffolding - a temporary work
platform and its supporting structure used
for supporting workers, or materials, or both.
An employer is responsible to decide on the
type of scaffolding to be used. There are
many different types of scaffolds all designed
for specific purposes. Knowing the purpose
of these scaffolds will help to select the
right one for the job. Once the type of
scaffold is determined, it shall be erected
according to manufacturer’s specifications
and OH&S Regulations.
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DO’S SCAFFO
1. Employer checks that scaffolds are in 4. Install cross bracing at all levels and make
safe condition prior to use. sure locking devices and ties are secure.
2. Planks, decks, and guardrails are 5. There is safe entrance to working levels.
installed and secure.
6. Base is sound, level, and adjusted.
3. Use a hoist or rope to move materials
to upper levels.
1 Checklist
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OLDING
1. Do not carry materials when climbing
DON’TS
4. Do not work on scaffolding during
scaffolding. storms or high winds.
2. Do not force braces to fit. 5. Do not jump from planks or platforms.
3. Do not climb or stand on cross braces 6. Do not rest materials or equipment
or guardrails. on guardrails.
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Summary
This guide is intended to provide a handy field
and office reference for employers, supervisors
and workers responsible for complying with the
Newfoundland Occupational Health and Safety
Regulations as they apply to scaffolding.
Scaffolding provides safe and efficient work
platforms when constructed and used correctly.
However, if not properly erected and maintained,
scaffolding can lead to accidents, serious
injuries and death. It is up to you to make sure
that all your workers are trained in the proper
selection, erection, maintenance and use of
this equipment.
Scaffolding Safety Guide STOP! Before you climb…
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