Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)

Regulations

General Safety Regulations, 1986

13G. Trestle scaffolds

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1)No employer shall use a trestle scaffold, or permit it to be used, unless -
a)it is soundly constructed of solid material, and
b)all reasonable precautionary measures have been taken to prevent the unexpected spreading of its supporting legs when it is in use.

 

2)No employer shall use a trestle scaffold or permit it to be used, if it -
a)is higher than 3m; or
b)consists of more than two tiers.