Singapore legislation

Regulation 17

of Workplace Safety and Health (Scaffolds) Regulations 2011

Regulation 17

Gear for suspension of scaffolds

Subregulation 1

It shall be the duty of the responsible person to ensure that the requirements of paragraphs (2) to (4) are complied with.

Subregulation 2

Every chain, rope and lifting gear used for the suspension of a scaffold in a workplace shall be of sound material, adequate strength and suitable quality, and in good condition.

Subregulation 3

Any chain, rope and metal tube used for the suspension of a scaffold in a workplace, other than a suspended scaffold, shall be —

(a)

properly and securely fastened to safe anchorage points and to the scaffold ledgers or other main supporting members;

(b)

positioned so as to ensure stability of the scaffold;

(c)

approximately vertical; and

(d)

kept taut.

Subregulation 4

Every scaffold in a workplace that is suspended by means of chains or ropes shall be secured to prevent undue horizontal movement while it is used as a work platform.

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