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Enacting Formula

Part I PRELIMINARY

Part II GENERAL PROVISIONS

Part III METAL SCAFFOLDS

Part IV TIMBER SCAFFOLDs

Part V SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDs

Part VI OTHER SCAFFOLDS

Part VII APPROVED SCAFFOLD CONTRACTORs

Part VIII MISCELLANEOUS

 
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On 25/05/2013, you requested for the version in force on 25/05/2013 incorporating all amendments published on or before 25/05/2013. The closest version currently available is that of 10/09/2011.
Suspended scaffolds counter-balanced by counter-weights
46.
—(1)  It shall be the duty of the responsible person to ensure that the requirements of paragraphs (2) to (5) are complied with.
(2)  In relation to a scaffold in a workplace, water or other liquids, earth, clay, sand, chippings or other aggregates shall not be used as counter-weights.
(3)  Every portable counter-weight shall have its weight permanently and distinctly stamped, engraved or embossed thereon.
(4)  Every counter-weight shall be securely attached at the inner end of the outriggers to prevent any accidental displacement or tampering by any person.
(5)  The counter-balancing weight on any outrigger shall not be less than 3 times the weight necessary to balance the load on the projecting part of the outrigger when the suspended scaffold in a workplace is fully loaded.