Suspended scaffolds - what you need to know

What it contains

This guide outlines the occupational health and safety (OHS) duties of workplaces using suspended scaffolds, and is useful for:

• scaffold equipment suppliers and hirers
• employers and principal contractors who use suspended scaffolds
• scaffolding contractors, designers and people who set up scaffolds
• health and safety representatives

The guide has been developed with industry experts and explains:

• what is a suspended scaffold
• common types of hoists used with scaffolds
• which health and safety laws apply to scaffold use
• which checklists should be used by scaffold suppliers, designers and erectors
• what to check for at swing stage, boatswain’s chair-in services and false cars in-service
• how to interpret the terms used in each checklist