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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS 2012 - REG 225

225—Scaffolds

        (1)         This regulation applies in relation to—

            (a)         a suspended scaffold; and

            (b)         a cantilevered scaffold; and

            (c)         a spur scaffold; and

            (d)         a hung scaffold; and

            (e)         any other scaffold from which a person or thing could fall more than 4 metres.

        (2)         The person with management or control of a scaffold at a workplace must ensure that the scaffold is not used unless the person receives written confirmation from a competent person who has inspected the scaffold that construction of the scaffold has been completed.

Maximum penalty:

            (a)         In the case of an individual—$6 000.

            (b)         In the case of a body corporate—$30 000.

        (3)         The person with management or control of a scaffold at a workplace must ensure that the scaffold and its supporting structure are inspected by a competent person—

            (a)         before use of the scaffold is resumed after an incident occurs that may reasonably be expected to affect the stability of the scaffold; and

            (b)         before use of the scaffold is resumed after repairs; and

            (c)         at least every 30 days.

Maximum penalty:

            (a)         In the case of an individual—$6 000.

            (b)         In the case of a body corporate—$30 000.

        (4)         If an inspection indicates that a scaffold at a workplace or its supporting structure creates a risk to health or safety, the person with management or control of the scaffold must ensure that—

            (a)         any necessary repairs, alterations and additions are made or carried out; and

            (b)         the scaffold and its supporting structure are inspected again by a competent person before use of the scaffold is resumed.

Maximum penalty:

            (a)         In the case of an individual—$6 000.

            (b)         In the case of a body corporate—$30 000.

        (5)         The person with management or control of a scaffold at a workplace must ensure that unauthorised access to the scaffold is prevented while the scaffold is incomplete or unattended.

Maximum penalty:

            (a)         In the case of an individual—$6 000.

            (b)         In the case of a body corporate—$30 000.

Example—

Danger tags and other warning signs.



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