17. Gear for suspension of scaffolds

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

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.

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

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

positioned so as to ensure stability of the scaffold;

approximately vertical; and

kept taut.

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.

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

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.

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

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

positioned so as to ensure stability of the scaffold;

approximately vertical; and

kept taut.

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.