Singapore legislation
Regulation 16
Regulation 16
Bracing
Subregulation 1
It shall be the duty of the responsible person to ensure that the requirements of paragraphs (2) to (8) are complied with.
Subregulation 2
Every scaffold in a workplace shall be effectively braced by means of longitudinal and transverse bracing systems which shall extend from the base to the top of the scaffold.
Subregulation 3
The joints in bracing members shall be lapped or spliced.
Subregulation 4
Longitudinal bracing members shall be continuous and fixed at approximately 45° to the horizontal.
Subregulation 5
Each lift shall be crossed by at least one longitudinal bracing member in every 10 metres length of the scaffold.
Subregulation 6
Subject to paragraph (7), a transverse bracing system shall be provided at each end of the scaffold and at intervals of not more than 10 bays.
Subregulation 7
A transverse bracing system need not be provided where —
vertical transverse frames are provided for the full height of the scaffold and at each pair of standards; and
the frames are type-tested by a recognised testing body in accordance with a standard or specification acceptable to the Commissioner.
Subregulation 8
Every frame scaffold in a workplace shall be provided with horizontal bracings or lacings at intervals of not more than every 5 lifts.