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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 19

External Scaffold for Bricklayers and Plasterers.

7. Every external scaffolding for bricklayers or plasterers shall be erected according to the following specification, namely: Standards to be not more than 9 ft. apart, and to be not less than 5 in. by 3 in. Where poles are used, the same shall be not less than 4 in. diameter at butt and 2½ in. at tip. Standards, where practicable, to be embedded 12 in. in ground; where necessary, to be stood on a solid sole-piece. Ledgers to be not less than 6 in. by 2 in., or 4 in. by 3 in., or, if approved poles are used, to be not less than 3½ in. in diameter, and to be tied or bolted to standards at spaces of not more than 6 ft. apart. First ledger may be fixed at not more than 10 ft. from the ground where circumstances require it.

Putlogs to be of approved timber. Where the span does not exceed 5 ft. in the clear the size shall not be less than 3 in. by 3 in., spaced not more than 6 ft. apart, and to have not less than 4½ in. bearing in wall. All putlogs, where practicable, to be securely wedged in position at wall, and securely fastened to ledger. Only alternate putlogs to be removed from the lower stages until scaffolding is finished with, or hoop-iron ties secured to wall and every other ledger every 10 ft. may be used.

Scaffold-boards to be of sound timber, and not less than 1½ in. thick, laid butting or lapping, but where lapped the laps to be not less than 9 in. Scaffolds to have fender-boards not less than 9 in. high and 1 in. thick on all working-stages secured to standards, also guard-rail not less than 3 ft. high of scaffold-poles or timber, not less than 3 in. by 2 in., lashed or bolted to standards, or 3½ in. manila rope. Openings through guard-rail and fender-board allowed alongside landings only.

Bracing to be not less than 4 in. by 2 in. Poles or other approved timber may be used and placed to the Inspector’s satisfaction.

Scaffolds to be secured by manila rope not less than 1¾ in. in circumference and 15 ft. long, or bolts not less than ⅝ in. diameter, fitted with washers. All lashings to be kept properly wedged, and bolts properly tightened up.

Where an external scaffold is to be used for plasterers’ work only, the standards may be spaced not more than 10 ft. apart, ledgers to be not less than 4 in. diameter butt and 2¾ in. taper end, or 4 in. by 3 in., and spaced to suit the particular class of work, such spacing to be to the satisfaction of the Inspector. Bracing to be not less than 3 in. by 2 in.

Internal Scaffold for Bricklayers.

8. Internal scaffolds for bricklayers shall be constructed in a similar manner to the external scaffolds, and with timber of similar sizes. Trestles approved by the Inspector may be used in place of standards.

The standards may be omitted when the internal or division walls form sufficient bearing for ledgers. The distance between such bearing shall not exceed 8 ft.

Internal Scaffold for Plasterers, Painters, and Others.

9. Where the height of the scaffolding intended for the use of plasterers, painters, and others exceeds 16 ft. it shall be constructed of standards of not less than 4 in. diameter at the butt and 2½ in. at taper end, or 4 in. by 3 in. if other approved timber, to be placed not more than 9 ft. apart; ledgers to carry the platform of scaffolding to be 5 in. by 2 in. if sawn timber, if of round timber to be of similar size to the standards, bolted to standards with ⅝ in. bolts, or properly secured with 1¾ in. manila rope. Scaffolds under a height of 16 ft. to be erected with standards or trestles to the satisfaction of the Inspector.

Ladders.

10. All ladders must extend at least 5 ft. above the highest level served.

Ladders for bricklayers, plasterers, and painters shall be of clean oregon or kauri, but for ladders under 14 ft. in length red or white pine may be used. Where square timber is used, to be constructed of 3 in. by 2 in. stiles, and 3 in. by 1 in. battens partly sunk into stiles, and firmly nailed or screwed. Batten ladders exceeding 14 ft. in length shall be of heavier material, and constructed to the satisfaction of the Inspector.

General.

11. (a.) When any building is in the course of erection, repair, or structural alteration, it shall be the duty of the person having the control or management of such operations to make provision to the satisfaction of the Inspector for the protection of workmen and others within such building or in the vicinity thereof by boarding over the joists of such building, and keeping them so boarded over so long as any risk of accident would be incurred by the removal of such protection.

(b.) All “runs,” gangways, or similar means of communication between different portions of a scaffold or build-
ing shall not be less than 18 in. wide. If composed of two or more boards they shall be fastened together in such a manner as to prevent unequal sagging.

(c.) Scaffold-boards forming part of a working-platform shall be supported at each end by a putlog, and shall not project more than 6 in. beyond it, unless lapped by another board, which shall rest partly on or over the same putlog and partly upon putlogs other than those upon which the supported board rests.

(d.) All supports to centring shall be carried from a solid foundation.

(e.) All working-platforms above the height of 10 ft. shall be at least 18 in. wide, and, where practicable, to have guard-rail not less than 2 ft. 6 in. from platform.

(f.) All well-holes and openings in floors to be guarded.

12. In every case where there occurs in connection with the erection, repair, or structural alteration of any building any accident causing death or serious bodily injury to any person, the person having the control or management of such operation shall forthwith serve upon the Inspector of the district within which such accident has occurred written notice specifying the nature of the accident, the name and residence of the person killed or injured, and the place, if any, to which such person has been removed.

For the purposes of this section the expression “serious bodily injury” means an injury which is likely to incapacitate the sufferer from work for at least forty-eight hours.

Notice of the accident shall be in the Form Sc. 4 in the Schedule hereto, and report of same by Inspector to the Minister shall be in the Form Sc. 5 of such Schedule.

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SCHEDULE.

[Form Sc. 1.

[Coat-of-arms.]

“The Scaffolding Inspection Act, 1906,” and Amendments.
, 190 .

To the Inspector of Scaffolding,
Department of Labour,

I, [We,] , hereby give notice, in accordance with section 4 of the above Act, that I [we] intend to erect scaffolding at in accordance with the following particulars:
Signed this day of , 190 .
Name: .
Postal address: .

(To be sent to Inspector at least twenty-four hours before erection of scaffolding.)

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[Form Sc. 2.

“The Scaffolding Inspection Act, 1906,” and its Amendments.

NOTICE TO PERSONS IN CHARGE OF SCAFFOLDING OR GEAR.

I HEREBY give you notice that the scaffolding [or gear] erected [or in course of erection] at is not in accordance with the regulations [or is unsafe]. I therefore require you to alter it by before allowing same to be used for the support of workmen.

, Inspector of Scaffolding.
Date: , 190 .

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[Form Sc. 3.

“The Scaffolding Inspection Act, 1906,” and Amendments.

NOTICE TO WORKMEN AND OTHERS.

I HEREBY give you notice that the scaffolding [or gear] erected [or in course of erection] at is not in accordance with regulations [or is unsafe]. You are hereby directed to cease working on it until it has been altered as directed by .

, Inspector of Scaffolding.
Date: , 190 .

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[Form Sc. 4.

The Scaffolding Inspection Act Amendment Act, 1907.

NOTICES OF ACCIDENT.

(Report under Section 4.)

The Inspector of Scaffolding,

I HAVE to notify you of the following accident which occurred at :—
Name of person: .
Occupation: .
Residence: .
Where removed: .
Nature of accident: .
Signature: .
Date: , 190 .

(To be sent to Inspector within forty-eight hours of occurrence of accident.)