S-2.1, r. 4 - Safety Code for the construction industry

Section 3.9.22 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

3.9.22. Mast-climbing work platform: Every mast-climbing work platform shall:

(1)  be designed in conformity with the plans of an engineer; a copy of the plans must be available on request;

(2)  be equipped with a plate on each hoisting system clearly stating the maximum load allowed on the platform;

(3)  be equipped with bearers resting on base plates or mudsills, as shown on the engineer’s plans or in the manufacturer’s manual;

(4)  have a distance between masts in conformity with the engineer’s plans;

(5)  have the sections of each mast linked together using the means specified in the engineer’s plans or in the manufacturer’s manual;

(6)  have masts whose plumbness complies with the lesser of the following measures: the gap between a plumb line and any point lower than

(a)  the engineer’s plans or the manufacturer’s manual; or

(b)  12 mm for 3 m in height, 19 mm for 6 m in height or 38 mm for the total height of the scaffolding;

(7)  be loaded in conformity with the engineer’s plans or the manufacturer’s manual which must identify the loading zones;

(8)  have masts anchored at the height and using an anchoring system in conformity with the engineer’s plans or the manufacturer’s manual;

(9)  be equipped with an anchoring system designed for that purpose in conformity with the engineer’s plans or the manufacturer’s manual when safety tarpaulins are installed; and

(10)  be used by workers trained to

(a)  identify and prevent the hazards associated with the erection, dismantling and use of the scaffolding; and

(b)  work on the platform safely.

O.C. 119-2008, s. 7.