Safety
Scaffold hoist
A manual or powered mechanism used to raise or lower a suspended scaffold.
Hazards
- A manual or powered mechanism used to raise or lower a suspended scaffold.
Controls
- Match rated rope and platform, inspect brakes and controls, maintain independently anchored fall protection, and train operators.
Personal protective equipment
- Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.
Regional considerations
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Match rated rope and platform, inspect brakes and controls, maintain independently anchored fall protection, and train operators.
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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