16. Bracing
Feedback & supportIt shall be the duty of the responsible person to ensure that the requirements of paragraphs (2) to (8) are complied with.
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.
The joints in bracing members shall be lapped or spliced.
Longitudinal bracing members shall be continuous and fixed at approximately 45° to the horizontal.
Each lift shall be crossed by at least one longitudinal bracing member in every 10 metres length of the scaffold.
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.
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.
Every frame scaffold in a workplace shall be provided with horizontal bracings or lacings at intervals of not more than every 5 lifts.
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.