Singapore legislation

Regulation 11

of Workplace Safety and Health (Scaffolds) Regulations 2011

Regulation 11

Scaffolds supported by buildings, ships or other structures

Subregulation 1

It shall be the duty of the responsible person to ensure that the requirements of paragraphs (2) and (3) are complied with.

Subregulation 2

No part of a building, ship or other structure shall be used as support for any part of a scaffold in a workplace unless it is sufficiently stable, and of sound material and adequate strength to afford safe support.

Subregulation 3

Overhanging eaves gutters shall not be used as supports for any part of a scaffold in a workplace unless they have been specially designed as walkways and are of adequate strength.