Singapore legislation

Regulation 68

of Workplace Safety and Health (Construction) Regulations 2007

Regulation 68

Reshoring

Subregulation 1

It shall be the duty of the occupier of a worksite where reshoring is carried out to comply with paragraphs (2) to (5).

Subregulation 2

Reshoring shall be provided when necessary to safely support slabs and beams after a formwork structure in a worksite is dismantled, or where such slabs or beams are subjected to any superimposed load due to any construction work above.

Subregulation 3

The reshoring shall be properly seated top and bottom and shall be secured in place to prevent displacement.

Subregulation 4

Where the reshores rest upon the ground, sole plates shall be provided.

Subregulation 5

The reshoring shall be inspected by the formwork supervisor and the results of the inspection shall be entered by the formwork supervisor into a register.

Subregulation 6

It shall be the duty of a formwork supervisor to take, so far as is reasonably practicable, such measures as are necessary to ensure that any inspection carried out under paragraph (5) is conducted properly.