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Scaffold
A temporary elevated platform and supporting structure used to support workers, materials, or both.
Safety notes
- Use the correct scaffold class with competent-person oversight, access, planking, bracing, loading, and fall protection.
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Use the correct scaffold class with competent-person oversight, access, planking, bracing, loading, and fall protection.
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Sources
- Electrical Safety Glossary · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.