Safety
Suspended scaffold
A platform supported from above by ropes or other non-rigid means.
Hazards
- A platform supported from above by ropes or other non-rigid means.
Controls
- Use engineered anchors, hoists, independent fall protection, inspections, communication, and rescue arrangements.
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
Use engineered anchors, hoists, independent fall protection, inspections, communication, and rescue arrangements.
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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