Code of Practice for Safe Use and Operation of Suspended Working ...

6.6.5 The working platform should be at all times kept in a horizontal positionexcept for hinged continuous suspended working platforms which aredesigned such that they may be used on a slope. The maximum slope towhich any such working platform may be set should be ascertained fromthe manufacturer and the limit should not be exceeded.6.6.6 When being stationed or left in place between two periods of work, theworking platform should be tied at each end into the building to preventundue movement.6.6.7 The working platform should be kept clean at all times. Materials whichwould cause slipping hazards on the working platform or on the place ofaccess to it should be removed. No materials should be stored on theworking platform. Adequate precautions should be taken to preventmaterials and hand tools from falling down at height.6.7 Use of Special Working Platform6.7.1 Hinged continuous suspended working platform6.7.1.1 No equipment other than proprietary equipment should be erected onthe working platform. The equipment should be used strictly in accordancewith the manufacturer’s instruction. Special regard should be given tothe use of safety devices provided by the manufacturer of the equipment.6.7.1.2 Only complete units or units assembled from prefabricated parts of hingedcontinuous working platforms should be used. The angle of displacementat a hinge point should not exceed 15 degree in any type of hingedcontinuous working platform, see Fig. 9. The maximum slope to whichthe working platform may be set should be ascertained from themanufacturer and the limit should not be exceeded. The limiting slope ofthe working platform and the safe working loads should be marked onthe working platform.44