guidance on the
construction
(safety provisions) (Jersey)
regulations 1970
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Guidance on Construction (Safety Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations, 1970
Foreword
Foreword
The
object of this guidance
is to assist all persons engaged
on work in the Construction Industry,
by explaining as simply as possible, the
requirements of the Construction (Safety
Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations, 1970. These
Regulations, came into force on the 1st August,
1970, and have since been amended in 1973, 1979
and 1996.
The Employment and Social Secur ity Committee's
objectives in publishing this guide has been to treat the
subject in such a way so as to make it easier for contractors and
employers of workmen to choose and adopt the r ight course which
will enable them to ensure a reasonable standard of compliance with
the Regulations. It is emphasised, however, that the guide should not be
taken as author itative or comprehensive and it does not take the place of
the actual Regulations themselves. The precise requirements should be
obtained from a pr inted copy of the Regulations, R & O 5381,
obtainable from the States of Jersey Bookshop, Mor ier House, St
Helier. Further advice or infor mation can be obtained by
contacting the Health and Safety Inspectorate at the
Employment and Social Secur ity
Department.
Deputy T. A. Le Sueur
President
Employment & Social Security Committee
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Contents
Contents
Part I
Introductory
Regulation
2. Application of Regulations
3. Obligations under Regulations
4. Appointment of safety supervisors
5. Other duties and joint appointments of safety supervisors
Part II
Excavations, shafts
and tunnels
6. Supply and use of timber
7. Inspections and examinations of excavations
8. Supervision and execution of timbering and other work
9. Means of egress in case of flooding
10. Excavations etc. likely to reduce security of a structure
11. Fencing of excavations etc.
12. Safeguarding edges of excavations etc.
Part III
Cofferdams and
caissons
13. Construction and maintenance
14. Means of egress in case of flooding
15. Supervision of work and inspection of material
16. Inspections and examinations
Part IV
Explosives
Part V
Dangerous or
unhealthy
atmospheres
17. Explosives (Repealed in 1972 by the Explosives (Safety Provisions)
(Jersey) Regulations, 1972)
18. Inhalation of dust and fumes to be prevented
19. Ventilation of excavations etc.
20. Internal combustion engines
Part VI
Work on or adjacent
to water
21. Transport by water
22. Prevention of drowning
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Part VII
Mechanically
propelled vehicles
and trailers
23. Condition and use of mechanically propelled vehicles and trailers
23. a) Competent persons to drive vehicles
24. Riding in insecure positions on vehicles etc.
25. Remaining on vehicles during loading
26. Vehicles near edge of excavation etc.
Part VIII
Demolition
27. Application
28. Supervision
29. Fire and flooding
30. Precautions in connection with demolition
Part IX
Miscellaneous
provisions
31. Electricity (Repealed by Regulation 21 of the Safeguarding of
Workers (Electricity at Work)(Jersey) Regulations, 1983)
32. Protection from falling material
33. Lighting of working places etc.
34. Projecting nails and loose materials
35. Construction of temporary structures
36. Avoidance of danger from collapse of structure
37. Wet paint or cement wash on ironwork or steelwork
38. Protection of the eyes
39. Helmets or crowns for pile driving
40. Lifting of excessive weights
41. Cartridge power tools
42. Selling or hiring of machinery and woodworking machines
Part X
Hoists used for the
carriage of materials
43. Construction and maintenance
44. Safety of hoistways and platforms
45. Support, anchoring, fixing and erecting of hoists
46. Operation of hoists
47. Winches, drums and pulleys
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48. Safe working load and marking of hoists
49. Prohibition of the carriage of persons on hoists
50. Secureness of loads
51. Test and examination of hoists
52. Reports, certificates etc.
Part XI
Safety of working
places and provision
of scaffolds, etc.
53. Safety of working places and access and egress
54. Provision of scaffolds etc.
55. Erection and inspection of scaffolding
56. Supervision of work
57. Construction and material
58. Defective material
59. Maintenance of scaffolds
60. Partly erected or dismantled scaffolds
61. Standards, uprights, ledgers and putlogs
62. Ladders used in scaffolds
63. Stability of scaffolds
64. Slung scaffolds
65. Cantilever, jib, figure and bracket scaffolds
66. Support for scaffolds etc.
67. Suspended scaffolds (not power operated)
68. Boatswain's chairs, skips etc. (not power operated)
69. Trestle scaffolds
70. Scaffolds used by workmen of different employers
71. Construction of working platforms, gangways and runs
72. Boards and planks in working platforms, gangways and runs
73. Widths of working platforms
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74. Widths of gangways and runs
75. Guard-rails and toe-boards at working platforms and places
76. Guard-rails etc. for gangways, runs and stairs
77. Platforms, gangways, runs and stairs etc. to afford safe foothold
78. Construction and maintenance of ladders and folding step-ladders
79. Use of ladders and folding step-ladders
80. Openings, corners, breaks, edges and open joisting
81. Exceptions from the provisions of Regulation 80
82. Sloping roofs
83. Work on or near fragile materials
84. Loads on scaffolds
85. Prevention of falls and provision of safety nets and belts
Part XII
First aid
86. Provision of first-aid boxes or cases
87. Contents of first-aid boxes or cases
Part XIII
General
88. Certificate of exemption
(NOTE: Metric linear and weight measurements are now in use in the construction
industry, consequently where imperial measurements are given in this guide they are
followed by the metric equivalent. The equivalents quoted are merely advisory. The
principle adopted for linear measurement has been generally to round off to the nearest 10
millimetres; but to show measurements of 6 inches or less to the nearest 1 millimetre. All
the figures are within the minimum requirements of the Regulations. Anyone working to
them would therefore comply with the Law.)
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Part 1: Introductory
Part I: Introductory
Regulation 2.
Application of
Regulations
Regulation 3.
Obligations under
Regulations
1) The Regulations apply to any type of building work and all types of
civil engineering and construction work. This generally includes
clearance of the site, the demolition of existing structures,
foundation work, the building or structure being erected and all
ancillary work connected with it.
1) It is the duty of all contractors and employers of workmen in the
building and construction industry to comply with those
requirements of the Regulations which affect the safety of their
employees and themselves. This duty to comply cannot be passed
on to another contractor. In other words a sub-contractor even if
he is working on a labour only contract to a main contractor on a
site, must ensure that the Regulations are being complied with so
far as they affect the safety of the workers who are directly
employed by him.
2) In certain circumstances a contractor or employer can also be
responsible for other persons employees, for example:a) the owner or the user of a piece of plant, such as a material hoist,
is responsible for the safety of that plant under the Regulations,
irrespective of whose employee may be affected by its operation;
b) a contractor carrying out excavation work which involves the
digging of a trench more than 6ft 6 ins (1.980 metres) in depth,
is responsible for providing suitable barriers for the safety of
everyone on the site whether he employs those persons or not.
3) Contractors who carry out scaffold erection work, and contractors
who erect other plant such as material hoists, must comply with the
Regulations which deal directly with their work.
4) An employee must co-operate in observing the Regulations which
directly affect his work, and he must report any defects which he
encounters to his foreman or safety supervisor. No person may
carry out any task which, without reasonable cause, will endanger
himself or others.
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Part 1: Introductory
Regulation 4.
Appointment of
safety supervisors
1) Every contractor and every employer of workmen who normally
employs ten or more persons either on one site or several sites, must
appoint a safety supervisor who will be required to:a) advise the employer on the safety requirements of these
Regulations; and
b) supervise the observance of the requirements and promote the
safe conduct of the work generally.
2) The Regulations allow the contractor or employer to appoint
himself as safety supervisor, consequently this will assist those
contractors or employers who conduct their work by making use of
a small labour force.
3) A contractor carrying out operations or works who has more than
ten persons working on the site, whether or not they are directly
employed by him, must also appoint a safety supervisor.
4) The name of the appointed person must be entered on a copy of
the Regulations and this copy must be kept on the site if the work
being carried out is likely to take more than 6 weeks to complete.
The name must also be displayed in a conspicuous position on the
site if it is likely that the work will take more than 6 weeks to complete.
Regulation 5.
Other duties and joint
appointments of
safety supervisors
1) The safety supervisor need not be a full-time safety officer, but his
other duties must leave him free to discharge his safety duties with
reasonable efficiency.
2) Two or more firms may appoint a safety supervisor jointly, either
for one site or a group of sites.
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Part II: Excavations, Shafts and Tunnels
Part II: Excavations, Shafts and Tunnels
Regulation 6.
Supply and use of
timber
1) In excavations, shafts and tunnels, proper timbering or other suitable
sheeting must be provided to protect workers where there is a risk
of materials collapsing or falling. Additional protection must also be
provided for those workers actually engaged in placing the timber or
sheeting in position.
2) This requirement does not apply to any excavation with sloping
sides where there is no risk of collapse of materials on to workers
from a height of more than 4 feet (1.210 metres).
3) The Regulation would also not apply to tunnelling work where
circumstances existed which were beyond the control of the
contractor or employer, and consequently against which he was
unable to take precautions.
Regulation 7.
Inspections and
examinations of
excavations etc.
1) No person may be employed in any part of an excavation etc. more
than 4ft. (1.210 metres) deep where there is a risk of material
collapsing or falling unless:a) an inspection is made of the excavation on every working day;
b) an inspection is made on every shift of tunnel faces, working
ends of trenches more than 6ft. 6 ins. (1.980 metres) deep, and
the base or crown of a shaft.
No written records are required to be kept of these inspections.
2) No person may be employed in any part of any excavation etc.
more than 4ft. (1.210 metres) deep where there is risk of material
collapsing or falling unless a thorough examination is carried out by
a competent person of:a) those parts, particularly timbering or other supports, whose
strength or stability is likely to have been affected by the use of
explosives in or near the excavation etc;
b) any timbering or other support which has been substantially
damaged, for example by any unexpected fall of material;
c) every part of the excavation etc. within the preceding seven days.
3) Results of these thorough examinations must be entered in writing
in the log book prescribed for this purpose by the Employment and
Social Security Department, Form F.I.7.
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Part II: Excavations, Shafts and Tunnels
Regulation 8.
Supervision and
execution of
timbering and other
work
1) Timbering and other means of support may only be erected, altered
or dismantled, under the direction of a competent person and, where
possible, by competent and experienced workmen. Timbering and
other forms of support used in excavation work must be inspected
before use and any material found to be defective must not be used.
2) All materials used must be strong enough for the job and be
maintained in good condition.
3) Struts and braces must be secured against accidental displacement.
Regulation 9.
Means of egress in
case of flooding
1) Where there is a risk of excavations etc. being flooded, means of
escape to safety must be provided for the workers.
2) This does not apply to circumstances arising over which it was not
possible for the employer to exercise any control.
Regulation 10.
Excavations etc. likely
to reduce security of
a structure
1) Where any building or other structure is likely to be structurally
affected by excavation work within the vicinity, adequate steps must
be taken to protect employees from any possible collapse of the
structure, or part of it.
2) This does not apply to tunnelling operations in circumstances where
the employer was unable to exercise any control.
Regulation 11.
Fencing of
excavations etc.
1) Where men are required to work near or pass near excavations,
shafts or pits deeper than 6 ft. 6 ins. (1.980 metres), the edges
must be provided with suitable barriers, guard rails, or must be
securely covered.
2) These barriers etc, may be removed to permit the access of men or
materials, but they must be replaced as soon as possible.
Regulation 12.
Safeguarding edges
of excavations etc.
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1) No materials, heavy plant or machinery must be placed near the
edge of any excavation etc. This is to prevent the collapse of the
sides and the danger of material falling on men working in the
excavations etc.
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Part III: Cofferdams and Caissons
Part III: Cofferdams and Caissons
Regulation 13.
Construction and
maintenance
Regulation 14.
Means of egress in
case of flooding
1) All cofferdams and caissons must be well constructed, the materials
used in the construction must be sound and the completed structure
must be maintained in good condition.
1) In any cofferdam or caisson adequate means of egress must be
provided if it is reasonably practicable to do so, to enable
persons to escape in the event of an inrush of water.
2) This will not apply in circumstances where it was not possible for
the contractor to exercise any control or to guard against the event.
Regulation 15.
Supervision of work
and inspection
of material
1) Cofferdams and caissons may only be constructed, altered or
dismantled, under the immediate supervision of a competent person
and, where possible, by competent and experienced workmen.
2) All material used in the construction and fixing must be inspected
and checked for defects before being used. Defective material must
not be used.
Regulation 16.
Inspections and
examinations
1) Cofferdams and caissons must be inspected on every day whilst men
are employed to work in them. No records of these inspections are
required to be kept.
2) Additionally, cofferdams and caissons must be thoroughly examined:a) whenever explosive charges have been fired;
b) when any damage has taken place to the structure; and
c) in all cases, once every seven days.
3) A record of these thorough examinations must be kept and entered
in the log book prescribed for this purpose by the Employment and
Social Security Department, Form F.I.7, available from the Health
and Safety Inspectorate.
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Part IV: Explosives
Part V: Dangerous or Unhealthy Atmospheres
Part IV: Explosives
Regulation 17.
Explosives
1) Regulation 17 has been repealed. Requirements relating to
explosives are contained in the Explosives (Safety Provisions)
(Jersey) Regulations 1972, and leaflet SW2 -Guide for Shotfirers.
Part V: Dangerous or
Unhealthy Atmospheres
Regulation 18.
Inhalation of dust and
fumes to be prevented
Regulation 19.
Ventilation of
excavations
1) Workers must be provided with suitable respirators or adequate
ventilation whenever any dangerous dusts or fumes are given off
during an operation or process.
1) Effective steps must be taken to provide adequate ventilation of any
working place in any excavation or other confined space, so as to
maintain an atmosphere fit for respiration, and also to remove any
fumes or other impurities, for example exhaust fumes, explosive
fumes etc. given off in connection with any operation.
2) If it is suspected that the air in enclosed spaces, for example pits,
shafts, tunnels etc, is poisonous or asphyxiating, no one must be allowed
to enter until the air has been cleared and tests have been made by
a competent person to ensure that the danger has been removed.
3) The requirements of this Regulation will not apply in circumstances
where the employer was unable to exercise any form of control.
Regulation 20.
Internal combustion
engines
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1) No stationary internal combustion engine may be used in a confined
space unless the exhaust fumes are exhausted to the open air, or the
space is adequately ventilated.
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Part VI: Work on or Adjacent to Water
Part VII: Mechanically Propelled Vehicles and Trailers
Part VI: Work on or Adjacent
to Water
Regulation 21.
Transport by water
Regulations 22.
Prevention of
drowning
1) Vessels used to transport workers during the course of travelling to or
from work must be of sound construction, well maintained and be in
the charge of a competent person. The vessel must not be overloaded.
1) Where there is a risk of drowning on the site, suitable rescue
equipment must be kept ready for use and suitable arrangements
must be made for prompt rescue work to take place.
2) Where there is also a risk of drowning by employees falling over an
edge into water, secure fencing must be provided but may be removed
or remain unerected to allow persons or materials to pass through.
Part VII: Mechanically Propelled
Vehicles and Trailers
Regulation 23.
Condition and use
of mechanically
propelled vehicles
and trailers
1) Mechanically propelled vehicles and trailers which are used
on construction sites for the purpose of carrying workers or
materials must:a) be in an efficient state, in good working order and in good repair;
b) not be used in an improper manner; and
c) not be so overloaded that it interferes with the safe driving
or operation of the vehicle.
Regulation 23 (a).
Competent persons
to drive vehicles
1) These vehicles can only be driven or operated by a trained and
competent person who is at least 18 years old.Younger persons may
drive these vehicles only if they are under the direct supervision of
a person who is qualified for that purpose.
Regulation 24.
Riding in insecure
positions on vehicles etc.
1) Workers are prohibited from riding in insecure positions on vehicles
and may only ride in the place provided for this purpose.
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Part VII: Mechanically Propelled Vehicles and Trailers
Part VIII: Demolition
Regulation 25.
Remaining on
vehicles during
loading
1) No person may remain on a vehicle which is being mechanically
loaded with loose materials if by so doing he is placed in a
position of danger.
Regulation 26.
Vehicles near edge of
excavation etc.
1) Adequate measures must be provided to prevent vehicles
over-running the edges of the excavation etc. when the vehicle is
tipping materials into the excavation etc.
Part VIII: Demolition
Regulation 27.
Application
1) This part of the Regulations applies to demolition work only, for
example, the whole or substantial part of a building or structure
being demolished; they apply to the special hazards encountered
with this type of work. Nevertheless, all other Regulations for
safe means of access, working places, hoists etc. still apply to
demolition work.
Regulation 28.
Supervision
1) Every contractor (other than a self-employed individual contractor
with no employees) who is engaged on demolition operations, must
appoint an experienced man to supervise the work. Where more
than one contractor is engaged on the same site, they may appoint
the same man to supervise the work. If not, then prior to the
commencement of the work there must be co-operation and
consultation between all the supervisors concerned as to the
methods by which the operations will be carried out.
2) The self-employed individual contractor must not commence any
demolition operations until he has consulted with all the other
demolition supervisors on the site.
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Part VIII: Demolition
Regulation 29.
Fire and flooding
1) Adequate precautions to prevent danger from fire and flooding must
be taken before and also during demolition operations to prevent
danger to the persons employed.
Regulation 30.
Precautions in
connection with
demolition
1) Overloading floors or other parts of the structure with debris must
be prevented.
2) The following demolition operations must only be carried out under
the immediate supervision of a competent foreman or chargehand, or
by experienced workmen under the direction of the competent
foreman or chargehand:a) the demolition of the whole or part of any structure except
where there is no reasonably foreseeable risk of collapse;
b) the demolition of any part of a structure or building where
there is special risk of collapse;
c) the cutting of reinforced concrete, steel work or iron work
forming part of the structure being demolished. Precautions
must be taken before steelwork or ironwork is cut to ensure that
sudden springing or twisting is prevented.
3) All practicable precautions must be taken to avoid danger from the
collapse of a structure when framing is removed from a framed or
partly framed structure.
4) In order to prevent the accidental collapse of the building being
demolished or any adjacent building, suitable shoring or other
similar measures must be used.
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Part IX: Miscellaneous Provisions
Part IX: Miscellaneous Provisions
Regulation 31.
Electricity
Regulation 32.
Protection from falling
material
1) Regulation 31 has been repealed. Requirements relating to electrical
matters are contained in the Electricity at Work (Jersey) Regulations, 1983.
1) Workers must be provided with overhead protection if they are
working in positions where there is a risk of them being struck by
falling material.
2) Scaffold materials, articles, tools or debris must not be thrown or
shot down from a height in a manner likely to cause injury. They
must, where practicable, be properly lowered.
3) Where proper lowering is impracticable and also where part of a
structure is being demolished or broken off, steps must be taken to
protect employees from falling or flying debris.
Regulation 33.
Lighting of working
places etc.
1) Adequate lighting must be provided at all workplaces and their
approaches. Lighting must also be provided at places where danger
may exist, for example where lifting or raising operations are taking
place or where an opening in the floor exists.
Regulation 34.
Projecting nails and
loose materials
1) Materials (timber etc.) with nails projecting, must have them removed
or the nails must be knocked down if they are liable to be left in
positions where they are likely to be dangerous to employees.
2) Construction sites must be kept tidy and loose materials should be
stacked in a neat orderly fashion to prevent obstructions to workers.
Also, materials must not be stacked in such a manner that floors,
roofs or other parts of the building, are likely to be overloaded.
Regulation 35.
Construction of
temporary structures
Regulation 36.
Avoidance of danger
from collapse of structure
1) Temporary structures such as conveyor installations, staging for a
batching plant etc., must be of good construction and be strong
enough for the job. This does not apply to scaffolds etc. for which
separate requirements apply.
1) All practicable precautions must be taken, by the use of guy ropes
and/or temporary supports etc., to prevent the collapse of a temporary
structure, or part of a building whilst it is weak during erection.
2) Where work is carried out which is likely to affect the foundation
or stability of any existing structure, all practicable precautions must be
taken to prevent danger to employees from it’s collapse.
Regulation 37.
Wet paint or cement
wash on iron work or
steel work
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1) Iron work or steel work on which there is wet paint or cement
wash, must not be moved or manipulated on site until the paint or
cement wash is dry.
2) When iron work or steel work is painted after erection, no person
must walk or work on it until it is dry. This does not apply to paint
used for jointing purposes.
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Part IX: Miscellaneous Provisions
Regulation 38.
Protection of
the eyes
1) Whenever the following processes are carried out on construction
sites, suitable goggles or screens must be provided and used to
protect the eyes of the person engaged in the process:a) dry grinding of surfaces of metal, stone, concrete or similar
materials by means of a wheel or disc driven by mechanical power;
b) breaking, cutting, dressing or carving of stone, concrete slag or
similar materials by means of a hand tool (other than a trowel)
or a portable tool driven by mechanical power;
c) chipping or scaling of painted or corroded metal surfaces or
wire brushing of such surfaces by mechanical power;
d) cutting out or putting off cold rivets or bolts from any structure
or part thereof;
e) welding or cutting of metals by means of an electrical,
oxyacetylene or similar process.
Regulation 39.
Helmets or crowns
for pile driving
Regulation 40.
Lifting of
excessive weights
Regulation 41.
Cartridge power tools
1) Helmets and crowns used on piles during pile driving
must be well constructed, strong enough and be free
from defects.
1) No person must lift any load the weight of which is likely to
injure him.
1) No person shall be permitted to operate a cartridge power
tool unless:a) he is at least 18 years old and he has been properly trained in its
operation and use;
b) he has received careful instruction regarding the dangers which
may arise in connection with the use of such a tool and the
precautions he must take to eliminate these dangers.
2) Every cartridge power tool shall be well constructed, kept in good
condition and be provided with a protective shield on the end of
the muzzle of the tool.
3) Only indirect-acting cartridge power tools are permitted to be used.
Regulation 42.
Selling or hiring of
machinery and
woodworking
machines
1) All machines and woodworking machines sold, or let on hire for
use on construction sites, must comply with the requirements of
the Machinery and Woodworking Machines (Jersey) Regulations,
1967, (R & O 4937).
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Part X: Hoists used for the Carriage of Materials
Part X: Hoists used for the
Carriage of Materials
Regulation 43.
Construction and
maintenance
Regulation 44.
Safety of hoistways
and platforms
1) Every hoist must be properly constructed and be strong enough
for the work for which it is to be used, and it must be kept in
good condition.
1) All parts of a hoistway which are accessible to persons employed,
and all parts where persons are liable to be struck by any moving
part of the hoist, must be protected by a substantial enclosure. The
hoistway must be fitted with gates where access to the hoist is
needed. The enclosure and gates must be at least 6 ft. 6 ins. (1.980
metres) high if this is practicable, unless a height of 3ft. (920 mm)
or more is sufficient to prevent anyone falling down the hoistway or
coming into contact with any moving part of the hoist. The gates
must be kept closed, except when the hoist platform is at rest at a
landing and the gate must be open for the passage of persons and
materials. It is the duty of every person using a hoist to ensure that
the gates are closed after use.
2) Hoist platforms must be fitted with a device capable of supporting it
fully loaded should any part of the hoisting gear fail.
3) Hoists must be fitted with over-run stops at the top.
Regulation 45.
Support, anchoring,
fixing and erecting
of hoists
1) Hoists must be adequately and securely supported. All measures
used to provide the support for a hoist must be well constructed,
must be strong enough for the purpose, and be free from defects.
2) Any anchoring or fixing arrangements must be adequate and secure.
Regulation 46.
Operation of hoists
1) Hoists must be so constructed and installed that they can only be
operated from one position at any one time.
2) Where the hoist operator is unable to see the platform during some
stage of the movement, a banksman should be provided.
Regulation 47.
Winches, drums
and pulleys
1) Brakes on winches of hoists must become applied when the control
lever is released.
2) Winches constructed with pawl and ratchet mechanisms of the type
where the pawl has to be disengaged before the platform can be
lowered, are not permitted.
3) The size of the drum or pulley on a hoist must match the size of
the rope or chain used. There must always be at least two complete
turns of dead rope on the pulley or drum, and ropes or chains must
be properly secured to the drum.
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Part X: Hoists used for the Carriage of Materials
Regulation 48.
Safe working load
and marking of hoists
1) The safe working load must be plainly marked on every hoist
platform; this load must only be exceeded for test purposes.
Regulations 49.
Prohibition of the
carriage of persons
on hoists
1) A notice must be secured to the hoist platform stating that the
carrying of persons is prohibited.
Regulation 50.
Secureness of loads
1) If loose materials are to be transported on the platform of a hoist,
side pieces must be fitted to it, or similar precautions taken, to
prevent materials falling.
2) Trucks and wheelbarrows etc. on a hoist platform must be prevented
from moving and not be over-loaded.
3) Whenever the load on a hoist platform is left suspended, the
operator must stay at the controls.
4) Precautions must be taken to prevent any loads being raised by the
hoist platform from knocking anything down which would be
dangerous to persons employed.
Regulation 51.
Test and examination
of hoists
1) No hoist may be used unless:a) it has been tested and thoroughly examined by a competent person
if it has undergone a substantial alteration or repair, or has been
manufactured after the 1st August, 1970, and a certificate of such
test has been obtained on the form specified for this purpose by
the Employment and Social Security Department, Form F.I.8;
b) it has been thoroughly examined by a competent person within
the previous 6 months.
2) The report of the 6 monthly examination must be entered in the
special log book specified for this purpose by the Employment and
Social Security Department, Form F.I.9. This entry must be made
within 28 days of the examination.
Regulation 52.
Reports, certificates,
etc.
1) Every report and certificate must be kept at the office of the
contractor or employer for whom the test was carried out and
should always be available for inspection by a Health and
Safety Inspector.
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Regulation 53.
Safety of working
places and access
and egress
1) A safe means of access and egress must be provided to and from every
work place if it is reasonably practicable to do so. This safe route to
and from the work place must be maintained in good condition.
2) Apart from other special requirements of these Regulations relating
to work places, every work place must be kept safe whilst persons
are working there.
Regulation 54.
Provision of
scaffolds, etc.
1) Where work cannot be done from ground level or from another
level which is equally safe, then suitable and sufficient scaffolds must
be provided. If it is possible to do the work safely from ladders
then ladders can be used.
2) Scaffolds and ladders must be properly maintained whilst in use.
3) When considering if a ladder is suitable for work to be carried out
safely, reference should be made to Regulation 79, Use of ladders
and folding stepladders.
Regulation 55.
Erection and
inspection of
scaffolding
1) Every scaffold from which workmen can fall a distance of 10 ft
(3.048 metres) or more, must be thoroughly examined before it is
used, and it must also be thoroughly examined after any substantial
alteration or extension. The thorough examination must be carried
out by a competent person.
2) After every examination the competent person must complete a
report of the examination on Form F.I.4, and a copy of the report
must be handed to the contractor which will then enable him to use
the scaffold.
3) Every scaffold from which a workman can fall a distance of 10 ft
(3.048 metres) or more, must be inspected at least once in every
seven days, or when it has been exposed to weather conditions
which could have affected its stability or strength. Inspection must
be carried out by a competent person.
4) A report of the inspection must be made by the competent person
on Form F.I.5.
5) All reports must be kept by the contractor or the employer at either
the site or at his office.
6) Every report must be retained for a period of 12 months after the
scaffold has been taken down.
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7) All reports must be made available for a Health and Safety Inspector
to see at any time. A workman who is required to work on the
scaffold is entitled to see any reports issued under these Regulations.
8) The term "competent person" is not legally defined and is relative
to the type of competency required for any examination or
inspection. For example, a foreman on a construction site with
adequate experience may be a competent person to carry out a
weekly inspection of a scaffold to ensure that guard rails, toe-boards,
ties and platforms etc. are in order, however, the same foreman may
not be competent to carry out the initial thorough examination of
the scaffold. Also, the competency necessary to thoroughly examine
a small mobile scaffold would require less skill and experience than
to examine a high rise load bearing scaffold.
9) The following description of a competent person may assist
contractors and employers:"A competent person is a person who has the requisite
knowledge and experience both theoretical and practical of the
scaffold under examination or inspection, to certify or report
with confidence whether it is free from patent defect and suitable
in every way for the duty for which the scaffold has been erected."
10) Where contractors and employers require any training for either
themselves or staff they may contact the Secretary of the Jersey
Council for Safety and Health at Work.
Regulation 56.
Supervision of work
1) Scaffolds must only be erected, altered or dismantled under
competent supervision by experienced scaffolders. All materials
must be inspected before use to ensure that they are suitable.
2) Whilst scaffolds are being erected, altered or dismantled, care must
be taken to ensure that none of the component parts are moved in a
manner which may be dangerous to workers.
Regulation 57.
Construction and
material
1) Every scaffold and all component parts must be well made and
strong enough for the job for which they are used; sufficient
material must be supplied and used in the construction of a scaffold.
2) Timber used for scaffolds must be of suitable quality, be in good
condition and stripped of all bark.
3) Timber used in the construction of scaffolds, trestles, ladders and
folding stepladders must not be so painted or treated that defects
cannot easily be seen.
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4) Metal parts used for scaffolds must not be bent, distorted or be
excessively rusty.
5) Scaffolds should be properly constructed with due regard for the
type of scaffold required.
6) Scaffold fittings should be used for the purpose for which they
are designed.
Regulation 58.
Defective material
1) Any parts for use in the erection of a scaffold which are in any way
defective, must not be used.
2) All materials used for the construction of scaffolds must be kept
under good conditions and stored away from materials which are
likely to induce corrosion etc.
Regulation 59.
Maintenance of
scaffolds
Regulation 60.
Partly erected or
dismantled scaffolds
1) All scaffolds must be well maintained and all practicable steps must
be taken to prevent the accidental displacement of any part.
1) If any scaffold is left partly erected or dismantled and is still capable
of being used then:a) it must not be used unless it complies with the Regulations; or
b) a prominent warning notice must be fixed or the access must be
fenced off at the place where it cannot be used with safety.
Regulation 61.
Standards, uprights,
ledgers, putlogs
1) Where appropriate, standards or uprights forming part of scaffolds
must be vertical or inclined slightly towards the structure or
building. They must also be close enough together to ensure the
stability of the scaffolding.
2) The foot or base of any standard or upright must be prevented from
slipping or sinking by the provision of an adequate base plate, or by
other equally suitable means. Loose bricks, concrete blocks etc., are
not considered suitable.
3) Ledgers must be as nearly as possible horizontal and securely and
efficiently fastened to the standards or uprights.
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4) Putlogs or other supports on which a working platform rests must
be well secured to the ledgers, standards or uprights. The flattened
end of a putlog must be well pushed into the wall to ensure that
maximum support is provided.
5) The distance between two consecutive putlogs on which a working
platform constructed of single planking rests must not, as a general
rule, exceed 3 ft. 3 ins. (990 mm) with planks of 11/4 in. (32 mm)
thickness, 5ft. (1.520 metres) with 11/2 in. (40 mm) thick planks, or
8ft. 6 ins. (2.590 metres) with a 2 in. (51 mm) thick plank.
Regulation 62.
Ladders used in
scaffolds
1) Ladders serving as uprights in scaffolds must be strong enough for
the load which they have to support; placed so that it is equally
supported on each stile and secured by adequate lashing or wedging
to prevent slipping.
2) A ladder scaffold must not be used unless it is safe, having regard to
the work being carried out from the platform.
3) A ladder scaffold means a scaffold being a working platform which
is supported directly on a ladder, or by means of a crutch or bracket
on a rung or rungs of the ladder.
Regulation 63.
Stability of scaffolds
1) Every scaffold must be:a) securely supported on a solid foundation;
b) properly strutted and braced to prevent collapse;
c) physically secured unless a scaffold is designed as an
independent structure.
The number of ties required will depend on the design and
intended use of the scaffold, but guidance can be found in the
current British Standard Code of Practice.
2) Where tarpaulins, sheeting etc. are attached to a scaffold thus causing
a windbreak:a) a sufficient number of physical ties must be provided through window
openings or other similar apertures. The ties must be constructed in
such a manner that the extension through the aperture is connected
to the building by tie tubes which must extend beyond the width of
the apertures both on the inside and the outside of the opening.
b) sufficient precautions of an equivalent nature must be provided
in cases where there are no suitable apertures, to ensure stability
in any reasonably foreseeable weather conditions.
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3) Every structure and appliance used as a support for a scaffold must
be of sound construction so that it is strong enough to support the
scaffold and its load.
4) Every mobile scaffold must be:a) stable, by adequate weighting at the base if this is necessary;
b) used only on a firm level surface;
c) adequately secured to prevent movement;
d) moved only by an application of force at or near the base of
the structure.
It is always advisable to tie a mobile scaffold into the structure or
building if it is over twenty feet high, or when it is being used in
windy weather conditions.
5) To ensure stability of a mobile scaffold the following factors should
be considered:a) it should be provided with adequate bracing on all sides
including plan bracing;
b) the wheels should be secured to the standards;
c) the wheels should be capable of being locked in position when
the scaffold is in use;
d) the height a mobile scaffold can be erected as a free standing
structure, is governed by its base dimensions. Follow the
manufacturers or suppliers instructions for erection,
use and dismantling;
e) mobile scaffolds should always be tied to a building or structure
when used in weather conditions likely to affect their stability.
6) Scaffolds may only be supported by loose bricks or blocks if
they provide a firm support and the working platform is not
more than 3 ft. (920 mm) above the ground.
Regulation 64.
Slung scaffolds
1) A slung scaffold means a scaffold suspended or hung on ropes or
tubes without any way of raising or lowering the structure by
means of hoisting gear.
2) No chain, wire rope, tubes or other means of suspension can be
used unless it is:a) suitable and strong enough;
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b) properly secured to the overhead anchorage points and to the
scaffold platform frame;
c) spaced in such a manner so as to keep the platform stable;
d) kept vertical;
e) kept taut.
3) No rope other than a wire rope can be used for suspension.
4) Chains and wire ropes used for suspension must be protected from
damage by packing etc. wherever they come into contact with edges
at the points of suspension.
5) Whilst being used as a working platform, it must be secured to
prevent swaying.
Regulation 65.
Cantilever, jib, figure
and bracket scaffolds
1) Every cantilever or jib scaffold must be adequately supported and
must only be constructed on a structure which is of sufficient strength
to carry the total load. The outriggers must be of sufficient length and
strength and must be properly strutted and braced to ensure stability.
2) No figure or bracket scaffold must be used if it is supported or held by
fixings liable to pull out of the surface into which they have been fixed.
Regulation 66.
Support for scaffolds
1) No parts of buildings or other structures must be used as supports
for scaffolds or ladders unless they are of sufficient strength to afford
safe support. Gutters must not be used unless they and their fixings
are suitable and of adequate strength. Overhanging eaves gutters must
not be used unless in addition they have been designed as walkways.
Regulation 67.
Suspended scaffolds
(not power operated)
1) A suspended scaffold means a scaffold (not being a slung scaffold)
suspended by means of ropes or chains and capable of being raised
or lowered, but does not include a boatswain chair or similar
appliance. The requirements set out in the following paragraphs
must be observed in respect of every suspended scaffold and plant or
equipment which is the permanent plant or equipment of a building
and which, but for the fact that it is permanently provided, would
be a suspended scaffold within the above meaning. These requirements
do not apply to any suspended scaffold, plant or equipment, which
is raised or lowered by a power driven lifting appliance.
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2) Every suspended scaffold must be provided with chains, ropes or
lifting appliances which are strong enough for the work; they
must be carefully rigged or erected to safe anchorage points from
suitable outriggers, joists, runways or rail tracks. These anchorage
points must be an adequate horizontal distance away from the
structure or building.
3) The lifting appliances, winches or similar devices must be provided
with brakes which operate when the brake lever is released. They
must also be adequately protected against the effects of weather,
dust or material likely to cause damage.
4) Outriggers provided for a suspended scaffold must be:a) strong enough and of adequate length;
b) properly installed and supported;
c) installed horizontally except for light cradles which are
mentioned in paragraph 12;
d) provided with adequate stops at their outer ends. This need not
apply to light cradles (paragraph 12);
e) spaced close enough together to ensure that the runway or
railtrack and scaffold are properly supported.
5) Counter weights used with outriggers must be:a) securely attached to the outriggers;
b) equivalent to at least 3 times the overturning moment of the
load of the suspended scaffold together with its contents,
outrigger, runway or railtrack.
6) All runways, joists and rail tracks which support a suspended
scaffold must be:a) constructed from suitable material;
b) strong enough for the job;
c) free from any noticeable defect;
d) provided with stops at each end;
e) properly secured or bolted to the structure or building, or the outrigger.
7) Suspension chains or ropes must be:a) properly secured to the supporting structure and to the frame of
the suspended scaffold;
b) kept in tension.
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8) Where winches are used on a suspended scaffold, the suspension
ropes must be long enough to enable at least two turns of rope to
exist on each winch drum when the scaffold is at its lowest position;
the total length of each rope must be clearly marked on the winch.
9) All parts of a suspended scaffold and of all plant and equipment
used for the purposes of these structures must be:a) of good construction;
b) of suitable and sound material;
c) strong enough;
d) correctly maintained in good condition;
e) free from corrosion or similar patent defects, which are likely to
affect its strength materially;
f) prevented from tipping or swaying whilst in use.
10) No rope other than wire rope may be used for the raising, lowering
and suspension of a suspended scaffold except that fibre rope may
be used in the following circumstances:Fibre ropes and pulley blocks may be used for the raising, lowering
and suspension of a suspended scaffold of the type described in
paragraph 12, provided that the ropes are spaced not more than
10 ft. 6 ins. (3.200 metres) apart.
11) The platform of suspended scaffolds must be:a) closely boarded, planked or plated except to the extent
necessary for drainage;
b) subject to the requirements of paragraph 12, be of adequate
width for working and must:i) be at least 25 ins (640 mm) wide if used as a footing;
ii) be at least 34 ins (870 mm) wide if used for the deposit of material; and
iii) not be used as a support for any higher scaffold;
c) so arranged that at each working position the space between the
building and the platform is as small as is reasonably practicable and,
when workmen sit at the edge of the platform to do their work, the
distance between the building and the platform can be 12 ins. (300 mm);
d) adequate devices must be provided where necessary to keep the
platform at a sufficient distance away from the wall of the building or
structure, if workmen are required to sit on the edge of the platform.
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12) Where, because of the nature of the work and the material required,
a cradle or similar light weight suspended scaffold can be used
safely, the requirements relating to the outriggers being installed
horizontally, and stops being provided, need not apply. The minimum
width of such a platform must be at least 17 ins. (440 mm).
Regulation 68.
Boatswain's chairs,
skips etc. (not power
operated)
1) No boatswain's chair, cage, skip or similar plant or equipment
(excluding plant raised or lowered by means of a power driven
lifting appliance) may be used unless:a) it is strong enough, well made from good material and
well maintained;
b) the outriggers or other supports are of adequate strength and
properly installed and supported;
c) it has chains, ropes and lifting gear firmly fastened to the
outriggers and to the chair, skip etc;
d) it is so designed that the occupant of the chair cannot fall out;
e) it is free of loose materials or articles which could provide
danger to the occupant in any way;
f) it is provided with some measure which prevents spinning or tipping;
g) skips are at least 3ft. (920 mm) in depth; and
h) both its installation and its use are supervised by a competent person.
2) A boatswain's chair, skip etc. can only be used as a work-place when the
work to be done will be of such a short duration that the provision of a
suspended scaffold is not a reasonably practicable proposition.
Regulation 69.
Trestle scaffolds
The term "trestle scaffold" includes a scaffold in which the supports
for the platform are any of the following which are self-supporting:split heads, folding step ladders, tripods or moving contrivances similar
to the items mentioned above.
1) Trestles and other supports used for the construction of any trestle
scaffold must be strong enough for the job, and be kept in
good condition.
2) Trestle scaffolds must not be used if:a) anyone can fall a distance of more than 15 ft. (4.570 metres)
from the working platform;
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b) they are constructed with more than one tier where folding
trestles are used.
3) No trestle scaffold can be erected on a scaffold working platform unless:a) sufficient space is available on the lower platform for the passage
of materials;
b) the trestles are secured to the scaffold platform and adequately
braced to prevent displacement.
Regulation 70.
Scaffolds used by
workmen of
different employers
1) Where a scaffold has been erected for an employer, for example a
main contractor on a building site, and the scaffold is going to be
used by workmen of another employer, a sub-contractor for
example, then the second employer or sub-contractor must inspect
the scaffold before he uses it. He must also inspect the scaffold at
least once in every seven days he continues to use the scaffold.
2) Should the employer or sub-contractor feel that he is not competent
to inspect the scaffold then he can appoint a competent agent to
inspect the scaffold on his behalf.
3) A report of inspections must be made on Form F.I.5.
4) All reports must be kept by the contractor or employer at either
the site or his office.
5) Every report must be retained for a period of 12 months after the
scaffold has been taken down.
6) All reports must be available for Health and Safety Inspectors to see
at any time. Any workman who is required to work on the scaffold,
is entitled to inspect any reports issued under this Regulation.
Regulation 71.
Construction of
working platforms,
gangways and runs
The expression "working platform" includes a working stage.
1) In general every working platform, gangway and run from which a
person can fall a distance of more than 6ft. 6 ins. (1.980 metres),
must be closely boarded, planked or plated.
2) All gangways and runs must not be steeper than 1 vertical to
11/2 horizontal.
3) If gangways and runs have a slope which is steeper than 1 vertical
to 4 horizontal, they must be fitted with stepping lathes. The lathes
must extend the full width of the gangway or run, however they
may contain a gap of 4 ins. (100 mm) in the middle to facilitate the
movement of barrows.
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Regulation 72.
Boards and planks in
working platforms,
gangways and runs
1) Every board or plank used in a working platform, gangway or run,
must be:a) of adequate thickness to ensure security;
b) not less than 8 ins. (210 mm) wide, or if 2 ins. (51 mm) thick,
not less than 6 ins. (155 mm) wide.
2) The ends of the boards must not overlap their supports by more
than four times the thickness of the board, unless they are prevented
from tipping.
3) In general, where boards or planks forming part of a working
platform overlap or their thickness differ, the tripping hazard must be
minimised by the provision of suitable bevelled pieces or other means.
4) All boards must:a) rest securely and evenly on their supports; and
b) rest on at least three supports unless they are strong enough or
thick enough not to sag excessively when supported by two.
5) Where practicable the working platform must extend at least 24 ins.
(610 mm) beyond the end of a wall or face where work has to be
carried out on the wall or face.
Regulation 73.
Widths of working
platforms
1) Working platforms from which a person can fall a distance greater
than 6 ft. 6 ins. (1.980 metres) must be:a) 25 ins. (640 mm) wide (three boards) when used as a footing only;
b) 34 ins. (870 mm) wide (four boards) when used for the deposit of
materials though there must be a gap 17 ins. (440 mm) wide
(two boards) past such deposited materials;
c) at least 25 ins (640 mm) wide (three boards), if used for the
passage of materials, the use of barrows for example, in order to
provide a clear passage way;
d) 42 ins. (1.070 mm) wide (five boards) if used to support a
higher platform;
e) If used to dress or shape stone, 51 ins (1.300 metres) wide (six boards),
and 59 ins. (1.500 metres) wide (seven boards) when the
platform is used to support a higher platform for this purpose.
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2) Exceptions to these requirements are as follows:a) a 17 ins. (440 mm) wide platform (two boards) is allowed on
ladder scaffolds, folding scaffolds, slung scaffolds, and in the
structural members of a roof, where the work done is light and
will only take a very short time;
b) a 17 ins. (440 mm) wide platform can also be used for work on
cylindrical or spherical metal structures.
Where available space limits the size of a platform, platforms of a
narrower width are allowed.
3) The space between a working platform and the face of a building
must always be kept as small as practicable. Where men are
required to sit on the edge of the platform to do their work, this
space must not exceed 12 ins. (300 mm).
Regulation 74.
Widths of gangways
and runs
1) Gangways and runs from which a person can fall a distance greater
than 6 ft. 6 ins. (1.980 metres) must be:a) 17 ins. (440 mm) wide (two boards);
b) 25 ins. (640 mm) wide (three boards) if used for the passage of
materials, for example barrows, and even wider if larger barrows
etc. are to be used.
2) Where available space limits the size of a gangway or run, for example
between two parts of a building, narrower widths are allowed.
Regulation 75.
Guard-rails and toeboards at working
platforms and places
1) Every platform from which a person can fall a distance greater than
6ft. 6 ins. (1.980 metres) must have suitable guard-rails between 3 ft.
(920 mm) to 3 ft. 9 ins (1.150 metres) high, and toe-boards or other
barriers, for example metal mesh, at least 6 ins. (155 mm) high.
2) The outward movement of guard-rails and toe-boards must be
prevented, for example, by placing them on the inside of the uprights.
3) The gap between the top of the toe-board or other barrier and the
guard-rail must not exceed 30 ins. (760 mm).
4) Guard-rails and toe-boards required by this Regulation may be
removed for the access of persons or the movement of materials,
however, they must be replaced as soon as possible.
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5) On the side of a suspended scaffold nearest the workface:a) guard-rails may be 27 ins. (690 mm) high (in order to reach
the wall);
b) guard-rails and toe-boards need not be provided if workers are
required to sit at the edge of the working platform, however, a
safe and secure handhold by means of rope or chain must exist.
6) Guard-rails and toe-boards are not required:a) on ladder scaffolds if a secure handhold is provided along the
full length of the platform;
b) on folding trestle scaffolds;
c) on platforms used for rivetting, bolting or jointing steel or pre-cast
reinforced concrete framing provided, an adequate handhold
exists, the width of the working platform is at least 34 ins. (870
mm) wide and loose materials are not left lying on the platform;
d) between two adjacent glazing bars on a roof slope provided that
the bars of the roof framework afford an adequate handhold
along the full length of the platform. However, toe-boards and
guard-rails should be provided unless the nature of the work
makes this impracticable;
e) on scaffolds erected within a roof structure when the work is
light and will only take a short while provided an adequate
handhold is available at each working position;
f) on platforms constructed against a concave working face, provided
other precautions are taken to prevent persons falling a distance
of more than 6ft. 6 ins. (1.980 metres), for example by the
provision of a safety net.
7) Special requirements for guard-rails and toe-boards on working
platforms and working places connected with sloping roofs are
detailed in Regulation 82.
Regulation 76.
Guard-rails for
gangways, runs and
stairs
1) Stairs must be provided with suitable handrails throughout their
length and where it is necessary to prevent danger the handrails
should continue beyond the end of the stairs.
2) Gangways, runs and stairs from which a person can fall more than
6 ft. 6 ins. (1.980 metres) must be provided with guard-rails on each
side rising to a height of between 3 ft (920 mm) and 3ft 9 ins
(1.150 metres) and, excepting stairs, they must also be provided with
toe-boards at least 6 ins (155 mm) high.
3) On gangways used for very short periods in connection with the
erection of steel framework or other reinforced concrete erections,
guard-rails and toe-boards may remain unerected. Also, guard-rails
and toe-boards may be removed for the access of men and
materials, but must be replaced immediately afterwards.
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Regulation 77.
Platforms, gangways,
runs and stairs etc. to
afford safe foothold
1) Platforms and gangways etc. must be cleaned or sanded as soon as
possible when they become slippery. They must also be kept free
from unnecessary obstructions including projecting nails.
Regulation 78.
Construction and
maintenance of
ladders and folding
stepladders
1) Every ladder and folding stepladder must be of good construction,
strong enough for the job and must be maintained in good condition.
Regulation 79.
Use of ladders and
folding stepladders
1) This Regulation applies to all ladders and stepladders but not to
roof ladders and crawling boards. A ladder must not be used unless:-
2) If a rung is missing or is damaged, the ladder must not be used.
3) Every rung of a ladder must be properly fixed to the stiles or sides.
Rungs secured only by nails or spikes are not permitted.
a) it is securely fixed near its upper resting place or end or, if this
is not practicable, at or near to its lower end. If this is also
impracticable some person must be stationed at the foot of the
ladder when it is in use to prevent it slipping;
b) it is placed on a firm level base; a ladder must not stand on
loose packing, for example bricks etc. If it is not standing on a
base then it must be securely suspended;
c) it is secured to prevent undue swaying, sagging or swinging;
d) it is equally supported or suspended on each stile.
2) Ladders must extend at least 3 ft. 6 ins. (1.070 metres) beyond any
landing place, or beyond the highest rung from which a man may be
working, or have a handhold nearby of equivalent height.
3) Ladders must be so erected that there is adequate space for a
decent foothold.
4) Suitable landing places must be provided at every 30 ft. (9.140
metres) wherever possible. These landing places must have guardrails 3 ft. (920 mm) to 3 ft 9 ins (1.150 metres) high and toe-boards
6 ins (155 mm) high. Where a ladder passes through an opening in
the floor of a landing place the opening shall be as small as possible.
5) Ladders should only be used as a working place when the nature of
the work is light and generally speaking can be carried out with the
use of one hand.
6) The angle of the ladder, as a general rule, should be 4:1 ratio, that is
for every 4 feet vertical rise the base should be 1 foot out horizontally.
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7) All ladders should be secured to prevent displacement during their
use. When deciding the method of securing the ladder, the duration
of the work should not be a consideration. It may be possible where
the physical securing of a ladder cannot be achieved, a second
workman footing the ladder may be sufficient. However, it is the
opinion of the Health and Safety Inspectors that a person footing a
ladder is of little use for ladders over 20 feet (6.096 metres) in length.
Regulation 80.
Openings, corners,
breaks, edges and
open joisting
1) The requirements of this Regulation apply to edges of floors or flat
roofs (this means roofs which have a slope of less than 10˚), holes
existing in floors and flat roofs, holes in walls, holes in platforms or
gangways and open floor joisting.
2) Where men are required to work near or pass close to any of the
above and where they can fall a distance of more than 6 ft. 6
ins. (1.980 metres), or into water or dangerous materials, suitable
guard-rails and toe-boards must be provided at all edges, and all
floors etc. must be similarly guarded or be securely covered. Covers
over holes must be secured or marked as to their purpose.
3) Any opening, corner break, or edge of roofs and floors etc., through
which material may fall creating dangers to persons employed, toeboards or coverings must be supplied.
4) Where work is done above open joisting through which a person
could fall more than 6 ft. 6 ins. (1.980 metres), the joists must be
provided with a sufficient number of boards to ensure a safe access
or working place.
Regulation 81.
Exceptions from
the provisions of
Regulation 80
1) The safeguards required by Regulation 80 may be removed or
remain unerected where it is necessary:a) to proceed with any permanent filling in, covering or enclosure etc;
b) for the access of men or materials; but afterwards, the safeguards
must be replaced or erected as soon as possible.
2) Openings etc. created during demolition operations mentioned in
Part VIII of the Regulations need not be provided with these
safeguards. This also would apply to other types of demolition
operation as long as the area is not left unattended.
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Regulation 82.
Sloping roofs
1) This Regulation applies where the pitch of the roof exceeds 10˚ and
covers all types of work on a roof and roofs used for access to workplaces.
2) When the pitch of a roof is over 30˚, or is between 10˚ and 30˚
and the surface of the roof is such that persons are specially liable to
slip and fall over the edge, then:a) only workmen who are physically suitable for the work can
be employed;
b) suitable crawling ladders and/or boards must be used to provide
access to and at the working places on the roof, and these
ladders or boards must be secured;
c) where extensive work is being carried out on a sloping roof,
either a barrier or platform must be erected at the eaves of the
roof, or a working platform at least 17 ins. (440 mm) wide
(2 boards) with a guard-rail and toe-board must be provided.
3) Crawling boards and ladders must be:a) strong enough, well constructed and properly maintained;
b) properly supported;
c) securely anchored to the sloping roof, for example over the
ridge of the roof.
4) Crawling ladders are not necessary if strong enough roof battens, or
similar parts of a roof provide a safe alternative foot hold.
5) Barriers etc. are not required if the eaves of the roof are less than
6 ft. 6 ins. (1.980 metres) from ground level.
6) Measures must be taken to prevent the fall of loose materials or articles.
Regulation 83.
Work on or near
fragile materials
1) Suitable crawling ladders and boards must be provided for workmen
where they are required to pass across, or work on or from, fragile
materials through which they could fall more than 6 ft. 6 ins.
(1.980 metres), for example corrugated asbestos roofing.
2) Suitable guard-rails, or other safeguards such as coverings, must be
provided for the protection of workmen when they are required to
work or to pass near fragile materials through which they could fall
more than 6 ft. 6 ins (1.980 metres).
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3) Prominent warning notices must be placed at the approach to any
area where fragile materials are situated, if persons are required to
approach this position for any reason.
4) A persons weight must be understood as to include anything that he
may be carrying.
5) All crawling ladders, boards, etc. must be strong enough, free from
noticeable defects, and maintained in good condition.
Regulation 84.
Loads on scaffolds
1) Loads (concrete blocks etc.) on scaffold working platforms, must be
evenly distributed and must not be excessive for the platform.
2) Loads must always be moved carefully and any shock loading must
be avoided.
Regulation 85.
Prevention of falls
and provision of
safety nets and belts
1) Where it is not practicable to provide working platforms with
guard-rails and toe-boards, safety nets should be provided in order
to prevent injury to a worker who may fall. Even when safety nets
are used, good safe working platforms and gangways must be
provided, so far as is possible, above the nets. The nets provided can
be removed to allow the access of men and materials.
2) Safety harnesses can be used instead of nets if the harnesses are
always worn by the workers and are always secured to a safe anchorage.
3) Safety nets or sheets may remain unerected if:a) it is not practicable to provide them;
b) the movement of materials past the position where the net
would be erected is frequent;
c) the work being done is of very short duration.
Where these situations arise, safety harnesses must be provided for
the man carrying out the work.
4) All nets, sheets and harnesses must be designed and installed so that
anyone who falls will not be seriously injured.
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Part XII: First Aid
Part XIII: General
Part XII: First Aid
Regulation 86.
Provision of first-aid
boxes or cases
1) A suitable first-aid box must be provided on site by every contractor
who employs more than five persons on that site. The box must be
accessible during working hours to all persons on site.
2) Each first-aid box must be distinctively marked and must be under
the charge of a competent person whose name must be recorded on
or near the box.
Regulation 87.
Contents of first-aid
boxes or cases
1) The contents of a first-aid box are detailed in the Regulations (see
the second schedule) and relate to the number of persons employed
on the site at any one time.
Part XIII: General
Regulation 88.
Certificate of
exemption
1) Application for exemption from any individual Regulation may be
made to the Employment and Social Security Department for plant
e.g. a material hoist or for a class of work for example, steeplejacks.
2) These applications will only be considered if compliance with the
Regulations is not necessary to maintain the safety of employees, or
if compliance with the Regulations is not reasonably practicable.
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Notes
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