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SCAFFOLDS 3 325-003-04-IGDO © 2024, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 | WSPS.CA Maintenance The physical condition of scaffolds is very important for the safety of workers. Establish a regular inspection and maintenance schedule for scaffolds. Inspections should include; Structural integrity of bracing and uprights Conditions of brakes, castors, outriggers, platform ladders and rails Since the condition of floors or other surfaces affects the stability of the scaffold, they must be in good repair and level. Training Protective equipment such as fall arrest/restraint may be required in some circumstances. Training for this equipment should include hazards, legislative requirements, process for use and the training should require demonstration of competence. Individuals responsible for erection and inspection of scaffolding prior to use must be trained and competent to perform that work. Training of persons who work on scaffolds is very important. Anyone using a scaffold must be made aware of the above control and work practices. Those working nearby should also be made aware of possible hazards, such as blockage of aisles, tools falling from platform and obstructions of vision. Legislation Regulation for Construction Projects (O. Reg 213/91). Legislation reference should read S.126 to 136.0.1 © 2024 Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) grants permission to approved end users to reproduce this document in whole or in part, provided its intended use is for non-commercial, educational purposes and that full acknowledgement is given to WSPS. Approved end users are firms registered with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. WSPS reserves the right to extend this permission to other stakeholders and interested parties by express written permission upon application. WSPS extends no warranty to materials amended or altered by the end user. Under no circumstances is this document, or any portion thereof, to be duplicated for purposes of sale or for external reproduction or distribution. The information contained in this reference material is distributed as a guide only. It is generally current to the best of our knowledge as at the revision date, having been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and to represent the best current opinion on the subject. No warranty, guarantee, or representation is made by WSPS as to the absolute correctness or sufficiency of any representation contained in this reference material. WSPS assumes no responsibility in connection therewith; nor can it be assumed that all acceptable safety measures are contained in this reference material, or that other or additional measures may not be required in particular or exceptional conditions or circumstances. Revised: November 2024 WSPS.CA

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