131(1)An employer and a contractor shall each ensure that a scaffold
(a)
is capable of sustaining a minimum uniformly distributed load of 1.4 kPa,
(b)
is at no time subjected to a load that exceeds the equivalent of one-quarter of the load for which it is designed,
(c)
is designed and constructed to support at least four times the load that may be imposed on it,
(d)
if over 3 m, has a guardrail that meets the requirements of section 97.
(e)
is erected plumb and level,
(f)
has vertical supports resting upon a firm foundation or sills,
(g)
is adequately secured at vertical intervals not exceeding three times the least lateral dimension of the scaffold, measured at the base, to prevent lateral movement,
(h)
has a platform that is at least 500 mm wide.
131(2)Paragraph (1)(d) does not apply to a mobile rolling scaffold.
131(3)Subject to subsection (4), an employer shall ensure that the spacing of vertical supports and bearers of a scaffold does not exceed 3 m on centres.
131(4)Where a scaffold is to be used for bricklaying, masonry or other heavy work, an employer shall ensure that the spacing of vertical supports and bearers of a scaffold does not exceed 2.1 m on centres.
131(1)An employer and a contractor shall each ensure that a scaffold
(a)
is capable of sustaining a minimum uniformly distributed load of 1.4 kPa,
(b)
is at no time subjected to a load that exceeds the equivalent of one-quarter of the load for which it is designed,
(c)
is designed and constructed to support at least four times the load that may be imposed on it,
(d)
if over 3 m, has a guardrail that meets the requirements of section 97.
(e)
is erected plumb and level,
(f)
has vertical supports resting upon a firm foundation or sills,
(g)
is adequately secured at vertical intervals not exceeding three times the least lateral dimension of the scaffold, measured at the base, to prevent lateral movement,
(h)
has a platform that is at least 500 mm wide.
131(2)Paragraph (1)(d) does not apply to a mobile rolling scaffold.
131(3)Subject to subsection (4), an employer shall ensure that the spacing of vertical supports and bearers of a scaffold does not exceed 3 m on centres.
131(4)Where a scaffold is to be used for bricklaying, masonry or other heavy work, an employer shall ensure that the spacing of vertical supports and bearers of a scaffold does not exceed 2.1 m on centres.
(a)
is capable of sustaining a minimum uniformly distributed load of 1.4 kPa,
(b)
is at no time subjected to a load that exceeds the equivalent of one-quarter of the load for which it is designed,
(c)
is designed and constructed to support at least four times the load that may be imposed on it,
(d)
if over 3 m, has a back rail at least 900 mm and not more than 1.07 m in height that is capable of withstanding a static load of at least 100 kg applied at any point in any direction,
(e)
is erected plumb and level,
(f)
has vertical supports resting upon a firm foundation or sills,
(g)
is adequately secured at vertical intervals not exceeding three times the least lateral dimension of the scaffold, measured at the base, to prevent lateral movement,
(h)
has a platform that is at least 500 mm wide.
131(2)Paragraph (1)(d) does not apply to a mobile rolling scaffold.
131(3)Subject to subsection (4), an employer shall ensure that the spacing of vertical supports and bearers of a scaffold does not exceed 3 m on centres.
131(4)Where a scaffold is to be used for bricklaying, masonry or other heavy work, an employer shall ensure that the spacing of vertical supports and bearers of a scaffold does not exceed 2.1 m on centres.