Introduction of The Factories (Scaffolds) Regulations 2004
Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2004 - 04:57 PM
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will be introducing a new set of regulations – The Factories (Scaffolds) Regulations 2004 – to enhance the safety of persons using scaffolds. The new Regulations will come into effect on 1 May 2004.
Under the new Regulations, only scaffold contractors approved by the Ministry will be allowed to erect scaffolds exceeding 4 meters in height (with the exception of tower and trestle scaffolds). An approved scaffold contractor must have in his employ qualified scaffold supervisors and erectors. Any company with qualified scaffolding personnel could apply to be an approved scaffold contractor. The application form is available at the Ministry's website at
www.mom.gov.sg.
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