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Policies Part 13
Policies Part 13 Contents
SWING STAGES
R13.32-1 RE: Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms - Prior Permission
Policies Part 13 - Swing stages
Policy Item R13.32-1
RE: Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms - Prior Permission
BACKGROUND
1. Explanatory Notes
Section 13.32 prohibits the use of a swing stage, boatswain's chair and portable powered platform in certain situations unless prior permission has been obtained from the Board.
2. The Regulation
Section 13.32:
A swing stage, boatswain's chair and portable powered platform must not be used without prior permission of the Board if
(a) one work platform will be used above or below any portion of another work platform,
(b) a deck or planking will be used to span a gap between two independent work platforms,
(c) the work platform will exceed 10 m (32 ft) in length, or
(d) the suspension height will exceed 91 m (300 ft).
POLICY
Where the Board grants permission under section 13.32, a letter will be sent to the employer. A copy of the letter must be available at the site during the use of the swing stage, boatswain's chair and portable powered platform.
If an officer encounters the use of a swing stage, boatswain's chair or portable powered platform in a situation described in section 13.32, and the employer does not have the prior permission from the Board to use the equipment, the officer will stop the use of the equipment, and advise the employer of the process for obtaining the necessary permission.
If an officer encounters the use of a swing stage, boatswain's chair or portable powered platform having prior permission of the Board under section 13.32, the officer will ensure that any conditions for use stipulated in the letter granting the prior permission are being met. In addition, the officer should look for potential problems such as abrasion of suspension cables, pinching of the upper stage between the structure and the suspension lines for a lower stage, overloading of the assembly, and safe access between work platforms on multi-level systems.
PRACTICE
For any relevant PRACTICE information, readers should consult the Guidelines available on the WCB website.
| EFFECTIVE DATE: | January 1, 2005 |
| AUTHORITY: | s.13.32, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation |
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| HISTORY: | This policy incorporates portions of, and replaces Policy No. 32.38(3) of the former Prevention Division Policy and Procedure Manual. Effective January 1, 2005, this policy is amended to comply with amendments to Part 13 (Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms) of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation made on that date. |
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