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1.9.1 SCAFFOLDING REGISTER AND INSPECTION OF SCAFFOLDSAll suspended scaffolds and all other scaffolds which exceed 5 m in height, orfrom which a person could fall 5 m or more, are to be inspected before firstuse and at regular intervals. Details of these inspections are to be recorded inan on-site scaffold register or in a suitable scaffold record system and signedby person carrying out the inspection. These inspections may be carried out bya certificated scaffolder of the appropriate class, or by a competent personsuch as a registered engineer.(a) Initial inspectionBefore first use, the scaffold is to be finally inspected and any defects foundare to be rectified before use.(b) Subsequent inspectionsThe scaffold is to be inspected at the following intervals:(i)(ii)(iii)Daily in the case of suspended scaffolds, or weekly in the case of allother scaffolds while the scaffolds are in use.After each structural alteration, addition or change to the nature of thescaffold or its anchorages or ties.Monthly while the scaffold is set up but not in use.(iv) After any storm or occurrence that could adversely affect the safety ofthe scaffolding.Should any defect be found during these inspections, the defect must berectified prior to being reused.Sample registers and checklists are included in Appendix A, although these areoffered for guidance only.1.10 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCEAll scaffolding must be protected against accidental damage from traffic orother causes and should, where necessary, be barricaded or, alternatively, bewell stayed or braced to avoid damage from vehicles (fig. 1).1.11 ACCESS TO WORKING PLATFORMSAccess must be adequate and safe for the working conditions and type ofwork carried out. Employers should give consideration to the number of usersof the scaffold and their need to carry materials, tools and equipment to theworking platforms. Access may be provided by permanently installedstairways, temporary stairways or portable inclined ladders. Employees shouldnot be expected to climb vertical ladders, or to climb the scaffold structure togain access to working platforms.Portable ladders should comply with the following:(a)Ladders should be pitched at a slope of not less than 1 in 4 and notmore than 1 in 6.22 SAFE ERECTION AND USE OF SCAFFOLDING