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Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 6.3 - Types of scaffolds

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Types of scaffolds shall include the following:
(1) Boatswains' chairs.
(2) Bricklayers' square scaffolds.
(3) Carpenters' bracket scaffolds.
(4) Crawling boards.
(5) Horse scaffolds.
(6) Independent pole scaffolds.
(7) Ladderjack scaffolds.
(8) Needle beam scaffolds.
(9) Outriggers' scaffolds.
(10) Painters' swinging scaffolds.
(11) Plasterers' and decorators' inside
				  scaffolds.
(12) Roofing brackets
				  and scaffolds.
(13) Runways and
				  ramps.
(14) Single pole
				  scaffolds.
(15) Suspended
				  scaffolds.
(16) Window jack
				  scaffolds.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 6.4 - Penalty

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Any person who violates any of the provisions of this
					 chapter or any regulations of the Department, or who interferes with the
					 Department or its duly authorized representative in the enforcement of such
					 provisions or regulations shall be penalized under the provisions of section 15
					 of act of May 18, 1937 (P. L. 685, No. 174) (43 P. S. §
											25-15).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.12 - Single pole scaffolds

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(a)
Classified by type of duty.
Single pole scaffolds shall be
				  classified as either light-duty scaffolds or heavy-duty scaffolds, as follows:
(1)
Light duty.
A light-duty
				  scaffold is a scaffold designed and constructed to carry a working load of 25
				  pounds per square foot, such as intended for the use of carpenters, painters or
				  others of similar trades, and which supports no load other than the workmen and
				  a minimum amount of lightweight material. Light-duty scaffolds are further
				  classified as follows:
(i)
Light-duty
				  scaffolds not more than 24 feet.
For light-duty scaffolds not more
				  than 24 feet in height, the following minimum nominal size material and maximum
				  spacing of members shall be used:
(A) Poles
				  or uprights-2 inches by 4 inches.
(B) Ledgers supporting putlogs-2 inches by 4
				  inches.
(C) Springers not
				  supporting putlogs-1 inch by 6 inches.
(D) Putlogs-3 inches by 4 inches.
(E) Braces-1 inch by 4 inches.
(F) Planking-2 inches by 10 inches.
(G) Spacing of poles, measured along platform
				  (maximum)-7 feet, 6 inches.
(H)
				  Spacing of poles distance from building (maximum)-5 feet.
(I) Spacing of ledgers vertically-7
				  feet.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.13 - Independent pole scaffolds

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(a)
Reference to other requirements.
The requirements of §
										6.12(a)(1) and (2),(b),(f),(h),(i),(k) and
				  (l) (relating to single pole scaffolds) apply
				  to independent pole scaffolds.
(b)
Light-duty scaffolds.
Light-duty scaffolds shall conform to
				  the following standards:
(1)
Light-duty scaffolds not more than 24 feet in height.
For
				  light-duty scaffolds not more than 24 feet in height, the following minimum
				  nominal size material and spacing of members shall be used:
(i) Poles or uprights-2 inches by 4
				  inches.
(ii) Ledgers supporting
				  bearers-2 inches by 6 inches.
(iii)
				  Stringers not supporting bearers-1 inch by 6 inches.
(iv) Bearers-2 inches by 8 inches.
(v) Braces-1 inch by 4 inches.
(vi) Planking-2 inches by 10
				  inches.
(vii) Spacing of poles,
				  measured along platform (maximum)-7 feet, 6 inches.
(viii) Spacing of poles distance from
				  building (minimum)-6 feet, 6 inches.
(ix) Spacing of ledgers vertically-7
				  feet.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.16 - Carpenters' bracket scaffolds

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(a)
Platforms.
Platform boards shall be laid tightly together and
				  shall overlap the brackets by at least 4 inches but not more than 6 inches. The
				  boards shall be heavy enough to prevent springiness of the platform.
(b)
Brackets.
Brackets shall
				  be spaced at intervals not greater than 4 feet. There shall be at least three
				  brackets underneath each board. In the erection of the brackets, provision
				  shall be made for the placement of guardrails and toeboards.
(c)
Bolts.
The brackets
				  shall have their supporting bolts near the top and such bolts shall be securely
				  anchored and fastened. The practice of merely passing the bolt through the
				  sheathing is prohibited and some additional means of anchorage shall be
				  improvised depending upon the type of building. The bolt shall be at least 3/4
				  inch in diameter and shall be long enough to project at least 1 inch beyond the
				  nut when in place.
(d)
Protection.
Protection shall be afforded as set forth in
				  §
										6.32 (relating to
				  protection).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.17 - Bricklayers' squares scaffolds

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(a)
Planking.
Platform boards shall be at least two inches in
				  thickness by 10 inches wide and shall overlap the squares by at least 4 inches
				  but not more than 6 inches. All planks shall extend over three
				  squares.
(b)
Distance
				  between squares.
Squares shall be placed at intervals not greater than
				  5 feet if used as a heavy-duty scaffold and 7 feet 6 inches if used as a
				  light-duty scaffold. Platform boards shall be laid so that they bear on all of
				  the squares under the platform planks.
(c)
Bracing.
Squares shall
				  be diagonally braced both from the front and rear, and from the top and bottom;
				  that is, from the top and bottom of one to the bottom and top of the next
				  adjacent one.
(d)
Pyramiding.
When pyramided, one square shall be placed
				  directly above another, the braces shall be used to prevent the scaffold from
				  pulling away from the building. Diagonal bracing for each tier shall be in
				  accordance with subsection (c). Scaffolds shall not be built more than four
				  tiers in height. The upper tiers shall stand on continuous rows of planks laid
				  across the lower tier, nailed down and cleated on the underside on each side of
				  the supporting square to prevent movement of the planks and prevent swaying of
				  the scaffold.
(e)
Size of
				  squares.
The squares shall have no side larger than 5 feet.
(f)
Size of lumber.
The side
				  members of jacks shall be at least 2 by 4 inch lumber and shall abut one
				  another. Supporting blocks 2 by 1 inches and 6 inches long shall be nailed 4
				  inches from the ends of the two longer side members, so as to support the
				  shorter of the other two side members. The corners shall then be braced on both
				  sides with braces one inch in thickness, cut in the form of right angle
				  triangles, the legs of which shall be 14 inches long. These braces shall be
				  securely nailed to both abutting side members. This type of square may be used
				  with the sides and bottom and top reversible.
(g)
Protection.
Protection
				  shall be afforded as set forth in §
										6.32 (relating to
				  protection).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.18 - Outriggers' scaffolds

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(a)
Platforms.
The platform of outriggers' scaffolds shall consist
				  of planks at least ten inches in width and two inches in thickness. They shall
				  be laid tightly together and shall overlap their supports by at least 4 inches,
				  but not more than 6 inches. In building the platform, provision shall be made
				  for the erection of guardrails and toeboards.
(b)
Thrustouts.
Thrustouts
				  shall not be built into a wall and left with no other support but shall project
				  entirely through the wall or through windows and be solidly supported, braced,
				  anchored, and fastened inside of the building. They shall be no less than 3
				  inches by 10 inches, set on edge, spaced no greater than 6 feet on centers and
				  shall be rigidly held against turning or buckling. External supports shall be
				  provided but shall not be depended upon as the main support.
(c)
Suspended platforms below
				  thrustouts.
Where the platform is suspended below the thrustouts, it
				  should be supported by vertical hangers of not less than 2 by 6 inch lumber and
				  not more than 10 feet in length. The platform should be supported by 2 by 6
				  inch bearers, nailed to the vertical hangers and reinforced by cleats beneath
				  the bearers. The suspended platform should be braced to prevent
				  swaying.
(d)
Horse
				  scaffolds.
Horse scaffolds shall not be erected upon the platform of
				  an outrigger scaffold to gain additional height.
(e)
Protection.
Protection
				  shall be afforded as set forth in §
										6.32 (relating to
				  protection).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.19 - Needle beam scaffolds

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(a)
Platforms.
Where the space between needle beams is 12 feet or
				  less, the platform shall be composed of planks at least 10 inches wide and 2
				  inches thick. Where the span is over 12 feet the cross section of the two
				  planks shall be increased in proportion. Platforms shall not be more than 6
				  feet in width. In all cases where not nailed or otherwise secured, planks shall
				  be at least 2 feet longer than the span bridged and a hole shall be bored
				  through both ends of every plank. The hole shall be not less than 6 inches from
				  the end and a 5/8 inch bolt at least 8 inches in length shall be placed in it
				  and provided with a tightly fitting nut. The planks shall be laid on the beams
				  with the bolts outside. Where the planks are to be used in a steeply inclined
				  position, they shall be provided with cleats at least 1 3/4 by 2 inches in
				  cross section, spaced not more than 8 inches apart. Provision shall be made for
				  the use of guardrails and toeboards.
(b)
Needle beams.
All needle
				  beams shall be plainly marked to prevent their use for any other purpose. Care
				  shall be taken in handling them to prevent falls and ensuing defects. When the
				  space between needle beams is 12 feet or less, wood needle beams shall be at
				  least 3 inches by 8 inches in cross section with the longer dimension vertical
				  and shall be increased in size when longer or when required for the loads they
				  are to support. Needle beams shall always be in one length, and spliced or
				  built-up beams shall not be used. Provision shall be made to prevent the
				  supporting ropes from slipping over the ends of the beams.
(c)
Pipe needle beams.
Pipe
				  needle beams shall be of unspliced wrought iron or steel pipe, painted and free
				  from rust or scale. When the scaffold span is not more than 12 feet, the pipe
				  shall be at least 3 1/2 inches in diameter; if the span is more than 12 feet
				  and not more than 16 feet, the pipe shall be at least 4 inches in diameter;
				  over 16 feet, the diameter of the pipe shall be correspondingly
				  increased.
(d)
Ropes.
The ropes shall be attached to the needle beams by what
				  is known as a "scaffold hitch" or some other equally effective method, the
				  loose end being firmly tied to a supporting rope by a bowline knot. The rope
				  shall be at least 1 inch in diameter and shall be increased proportionately to
				  the size of the load. The supporting rope shall not be attached to the needle
				  beam at a point less than 1 foot from the end of the beam. In other respects
				  the rope shall conform with the requirements set forth in §
										6.31 (relating to cables, ropes,
				  block and tackle).
(e)
Protection.
Protection shall be afforded as set forth in
				  §
										6.32 (relating to
				  protection).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.20 - Roofing brackets and scaffolds

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(a)
Bracket supports.
Roofing brackets used for shingling and
				  roofing shall be securely supported by means of ropes fastened to a hook
				  securely hooked over the ridgepole of the roof, and to a 5/8 inch eye bolt
				  securely screwed into the roofing bracket, or by means of pointed projectors
				  driven their full length in the frame or woodwork of the roof.
(b)
Ropes.
The ropes may
				  also be secured to some permanent part of the roof, such as the chimney or
				  cupola, or to some solidly fixed object on the farther side of the building; or
				  by 5/8 inch eye bolts, solidly screwed into sound, heavy timber. Ropes shall
				  conform to the requirements set forth in §
										6.31 (relating to cables, ropes,
				  block and tackle).
(c)
Horizontal scantling.
Where horizontal scantling with shingles
				  nailed to it is used, the scantling shall be at least 2 inches by 4 inches in
				  cross section, and the shingles shall be securely nailed to the roof. Where the
				  scantling is fastened to the roof by means of strips of sheet zinc or other
				  material being nailed to the under sides of the scantling and to the roof, the
				  nails used shall be of ample length and sufficient in number to insure safe
				  working conditions.
(d)
Protection.
When work is done on roofs where there is no
				  parapet wall at the eaves, and such roof has a slope greater than 6 inches in 1
				  foot, a substantial catch platform or scaffold platform is required of
				  sufficient width to extend at least 2 feet beyond the outer edge of the eaves
				  projection, and such platform should be equipped with a guardrail. As an
				  alternative to such a platform, each man working on the roof should be provided
				  with a lifeline securely fastened to a safe anchorage.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.21 - Crawling boards or chicken ladders

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(a)
Construction.
Crawling boards shall be at least 10 inches in
				  width and not less than 1 inch thick. The cross strips shall be as long as the
				  width of the board, at least 1 1/2 inches wide and not less than 1 inch
				  thick.
(b)
Fastenings.
Where crawling boards are double, they shall be securely bolted
				  together by a hinge bolt, with the hinge resting on the peak or ridgepole of
				  the roof. Where single, they shall be provided with hooks, bolts or solidly
				  fastened cleats on the underside of the board at the upper end, so arranged as
				  to hook or catch over the peak or ridgepole of the roof. If bolts or cleats are
				  used, the upper end of the board shall also be nailed to the roof to prevent
				  the board from slipping in an upward direction, thus disengaging the
				  hold.
(c)
Protection.
When crawling boards are used on roofs where the slope is more than 6
				  inches in 1 foot, a catch platform or lifelines shall be used.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.22 - Ladder jack scaffolds

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(a)
Platforms.
Platform planks shall be at least 2 inches in
				  thickness and 10 inches in width and shall extend over the full bearing surface
				  of the ladder jack. Platform planks shall overlap the bearing surface by at
				  least 4 inches, but not more than 6 inches. Platform planks shall not have a
				  span of more than 10 feet unless provided with a truss in the center when the
				  span shall not exceed 15 feet.
(b)
Height limit.
No ladder jack shall be used at a height greater
				  than 22 feet above the ground or working level, and in no case shall ladder
				  jacks be used with extension ladders.
(c)
Persons permitted.
Not
				  more than one person shall be allowed on a ladder jack scaffold at any one time
				  unless the platform plank is trussed in the center.
(d)
Approval.
All ladder
				  jacks shall be of approved type. The ladder jack shall be clamped or otherwise
				  securely fastened to the ladder and shall bear on the side rails.
(e)
Construction of ladders.
All ladders used in conjunction with ladder jacks shall be designed,
				  constructed and maintained according to the requirements of Chapter 21
				  (relating to ladders).
(f)
Prevention of slipping.
All ladders used in conjunction with
				  ladder jacks shall be equipped with approved devices or shall be so placed,
				  fastened or held as to prevent slipping.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.23 - Window jack scaffold

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(a)
Use.
Window jacks shall be constructed to sustain a working
				  load of 200 pounds with a safety factor of four and shall be used only for the
				  purpose of working at the window through which the jack is placed. The placing
				  of planks between one window jack and a jack in an adjacent window is
				  prohibited. Window jacks shall not act as the supporting elements for other
				  scaffolding.
(b)
Persons
				  permitted.
Not more than one person shall be permitted to be on a
				  window jack scaffold at any one time.
(c)
Approval.
Window jacks
				  shall be of an approved type.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.25 - Plasterers' and decorators' inside scaffolds

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(a)
Trestle.
The use of
				  ladders which lean against the wall, barrels, boxes or other similar unstable
				  objects as support for planking is prohibited. Platform planks shall be at
				  least two inches in thickness and shall not have a span of more than ten feet.
				  Where or trestle ladders are used to support planking they shall conform to the
				  requirements set forth in Chapter 21 (relating to ladders). The ladder shall be
				  spread before placing the planking on it. The trestle or horses shall not be
				  more than two tiers high and shall be built as specified in §
										6.24 (relating to horse
				  scaffolds).
(b)
Larger
				  scaffolds.
Where it is necessary to use larger scaffolds for inside
				  work, only such scaffolds as have been approved for such work shall be used, or
				  they shall be constructed according to the specifications contained in §
										6.13 (relating to independent pole
				  scaffolds). Where it is necessary to build the scaffold to an unusual height,
				  the poles shall be of proportionately heavier material. Since plasterers' and
				  decorators' inside scaffolds are frequently built not only lengthwise but also
				  deep, the diagonal cross bracing shall, in such cases, be provided in both
				  directions. Provisions shall be made for equipping the scaffolds with
				  guardrails and toeboards on the outside edges of the various
				  platforms.
(c)
Short cut
				  passageways.
Short cut connection between different parts of the same
				  scaffold by means of unprotected planks is prohibited. Where such connection is
				  made it shall be by a properly constructed and substantially supported
				  passageway or temporary platform, and such passageway or platform shall be
				  equipped with guardrails.
(d)
Protection.
Protection shall be afforded as set forth in
				  §
										6.32 of this Title (relating to
				  protection).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.26 - Boatswain's chairs

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(a)
Construction.
Boatswain's chairs or seats, attached by means
				  of a sling to a suspended rope, used for painting, cleaning or other small
				  operations, shall be constructed and erected with the greatest possible care.
				  Boatswain's chairs shall have a seat of at least ten inches by 18
				  inches.
(b)
Fastening of
				  ropes.
The suspended rope shall either be securely fastened to a fixed
				  object above the operation or passed through an overhead block, the free end
				  being securely fastened to some fixed and easily accessible object, except
				  where either of these methods of construction are impossible, as in the case of
				  a flagpole, when the rope may be secured to the pole by means of suitable and
				  safe hitch.
(c)
Stirrups.
When the suspension rope is attached to a pole by means of a hitch,
				  the workman shall be provided with stirrups upon which he will be able to rest
				  his weight while he is shifting the hitch by which the chair is made fast, and
				  the stirrups shall be supported independently of the chair itself. The same
				  care shall be exercised in supporting the stirrups as in fastening the
				  chair.
(d)
Safety belt.
Every workman using a boatswain's chair shall be provided with a
				  safety belt secured to the supporting tackle to provide safety in case he falls
				  from the chair.
(e)
Wire
				  rope.
All ropes shall conform to the requirements set forth in §
										6.31 (relating to cables, ropes,
				  block and tackle). When a boatswain's chair is used by a workman using a blow
				  torch, or any open flame, fiber rope slings shall not be used. The slings shall
				  be at least 3/8 inch wire rope.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.27 - Runways and ramps

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(a)
Planks and supports.
Runways and ramps, where used in scaffold
				  work, shall be substantially constructed and supported. Runways shall be
				  composed of planks, each at least 10 inches in width. The minimum width of
				  runways shall be 30 inches. They may be laid so that their edges abut, but in
				  that case a wide, solid bearing shall be provided. When the planks overlap, the
				  plank that runs from below shall be placed so that it laps over the one running
				  from above. The planks of runways and ramps shall be securely nailed in
				  position and the supports shall be well-braced.
(b)
Inclines and cleats.
The
				  construction of runways and ramps at an incline greater than 1 foot rise in 3
				  feet is prohibited. Runways and ramps constructed at a greater incline than 1
				  foot rise in 6 feet shall be provided with cleats running crosswise and flush
				  with the edges of the inclined platform. The cleats shall be of ample size,
				  spaced not more than eight inches apart and securely fastened into position.
				  They may be laid in sections across the platform so as to form a barrow track.
				  Runways and ramps shall be kept free from snow and ice in the winter and, if
				  necessary, treated with sand and ashes.
(c)
Guardrails and
				  toeboards.
Where runways or ramps are more than 10 feet in height the
				  outside edges at least shall be provided with guardrails and toeboards. Where
				  such runways pass near deep holes, railroad tracks, high tension wires, mortar
				  beds or similar dangerous places, guardrails and toeboards shall be provided on
				  both sides of the runways or the dangerous points effectively
				  guarded.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.29 - Stairways

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(a)
Construction.
Stairways used during construction work shall be
				  strongly built and shall have treads of full width and depth. The treads shall
				  be spaced so as to afford easy ascent and descent. The stairs and landings of
				  stairways shall be solid and shall be provided with guardrails at exposed
				  sides.
(b)
Clear
				  passage.
Stairways used during construction work shall be kept clear
				  of debris and other obstructing materials at all times and shall be maintained
				  so as to always insure safe passage. Where temporary stair treads are placed
				  over finished or unfinished stairs, such treads shall be securely
				  fastened.
(c)
Use.
Stairways shall be used instead of ladders wherever practicable to do
				  so.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.30 - Ladders

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(a)
Where
				  required.
When a runway, stairway or safe inside means of access to a
				  scaffold is not provided, a ladder shall be provided for all such scaffold
				  platforms more than 45 inches above the ground or floor.
(b)
Construction.
Ladders
				  for scaffolds shall be built according to Chapter 21 (relating to ladders),
				  except where such construction is conclusively provided impracticable by reason
				  of unusual working conditions. Particular care shall be taken regarding the
				  quality of wood used in the construction of all ladders.
(c)
Location and guardrails.
When practicable all ladders shall be placed on the outside of a scaffold. If
				  the landing is on a platform extending from the scaffold platform or building,
				  such landing shall be provided with guardrails. If the ladder is built inside
				  of a scaffold the opening in the flooring through which it comes shall be
				  protected by guardrails.
(d)
Single pole ladders.
The use of single pole ladders is
				  prohibited.
(e)
Fastenings
				  and placement.
Ladders shall be securely fastened at the top and
				  bottom. The top shall extend not less than 36 inches above the platform or
				  floor served and the landing rung shall be as close to the level of the floor
				  or platform as possible. Ladders shall not be placed on boxes or other insecure
				  footings to bring them up to a desired height.
(f)
Length.
The ladder shall
				  not exceed 30 feet in length except when it is absolutely necessary.
(g)
Extended ladders.
The
				  extended ladder shall be securely fastened to the lower ladder by means of two
				  iron rungs, threaded at both ends, placed firmly in the slots provided for such
				  purpose and held in place by tight-fitting nuts and washers. The side bars at
				  the base of the slots shall be additionally strengthened to prevent splitting
				  of the wood.
(h)
Number of
				  persons on ladder.
When workmen carry material up or down a ladder
				  not more than one workman shall be permitted on a single ladder at one time.
				  Where work being done necessitates frequent use of a ladder for this purpose,
				  the remaining alternative is to build two ladders, one for up travel and one
				  for down travel.
(i)
Bracing.
When ladders are of a length sufficient to possess a
				  tendency toward springiness when sustaining weight, bracing shall be provided
				  to overcome such springiness. This particularly applies to extended
				  ladders.
(j)
Trestle
				  ladders.
Where "A" or trestle ladders are used to support planking,
				  they shall be constructed according to Chapter 21.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
												6.24 (relating to horse
						scaffolds).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.31 - Cables, ropes, block, and tackle

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(a)
Cables.
Cables for scaffolds and hoists shall not be less
				  than 1/4 inch in diameter, and shall possess a factor of safety of at least
				  eight. A metal tag shall be placed on all cables at a point readily accessible
				  to inspection showing the size and material of the cable, including the maximum
				  safe load and the date of renewal. There shall be compliance with the following
				  additional requirements:
(1)
Cable
				  fastenings.
The fastenings of all cables shall be of an approved
				  type. Particular care shall be taken in the pouring of sockets, and the metal
				  used shall be zinc. Where thimbles and clamps are used the fastenings shall be
				  made under the supervision of a competent man and not less than three approved
				  clamps or clips shall be used at each fastening. Clamps shall be installed with
				  the U-bolt on the dead end of the cable.
(2)
Splicing.
The splicing
				  of cables is prohibited.
(3)
Maintenance and inspection.
Cables shall at all times be
				  maintained in a perfectly safe operating condition and frequent inspections
				  shall be made.
(4)
Riding
				  of cables.
Where "riding" of the cable on the drum occurs, it shall be
				  adjusted immediately but the adjustment shall only be done by someone
				  thoroughly familiar with the machine and experienced in such
				  work.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.32 - Protection

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(a)
Catch
				  platform.
When a scaffold is erected over or near a space traversable
				  by workmen or the public, protection shall be provided underneath the scaffold.
				  Such protection shall consist of a suitable catch platform well supported and
				  without openings in the flooring or some other equally effective means of
				  overhead protection. Such platform shall be strong enough to afford protection
				  not only to those below, but also to the workmen above in case of a fall. Where
				  such platform extends from a building it shall slope toward the building and be
				  flush with the wall. In operations where considerable material is handled on
				  the scaffold, the outer edge of the catch platform shall be provided with a
				  fence or wire screen to prevent fallen objects from rebounding over the edge.
				  In order to provide proper protection for workers in case of fall, safety nets
				  as specified in this subsection shall be required directly below where workmen
				  are performing their duties. These net requirements shall be reflected in bid
				  specifications. This rule will apply to three stories or more in
				  height.
(b)
Overhead
				  protection.
Where workmen are working above other workmen or where
				  there is a likelihood of objects falling from above, the latter workmen shall
				  be protected by plank, wire or expanded metal shields strong enough to catch
				  and retain any weight liable to fall from above. Such overhead protection shall
				  be located not more than ten feet above the platform or working floor. If wire
				  mesh or expanded metal is used the openings shall be not greater than 1/2 inch
				  and the construction shall be not less than No. 10 steel wire gauge for wire
				  and No. 13 U.S. gauge for expanded metal. If safety net protection is required,
				  above operation shall not be undertaken until the net is in place and has been
				  adequately secured and inspected by the Department.
(1) Nets shall extend 8 feet beyond the
				  perimeter of building directly below the workmen.
(2) The maximum mesh size of the nets shall
				  be 6 inches by 6 inches of 3/8 inch diameter, No. 1 grade, pure manila 1/4 inch
				  nylon or 5/16 inch polypropylene rope.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.33 - Sanitation

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(a)
Sanitary closets.
Approved sanitary chemical or water closets
				  shall be provided during building operations and shall be so located that
				  workmen are not obliged to walk more than three stories, either up or down, to
				  reach them. Approved sanitary closets shall be provided in accordance with the
				  following ratio, and for each additional 50 persons employed, or fractional
				  part thereof, at least one additional closet shall be provided:
Number of
								Persons
Number of Closets
1-15
1
15-30
2
30-60
3
60-100
4
100-150
5
(b)
Special conditions.
Where the ratio specified in subsection
				  (a) does not provide a sufficient number of chemical or water closets to permit
				  them to be located as required, additional closets shall be provided.
(c)
Approval.
When chemical
				  closets are provided they shall be of a type approved by the Board, equipped
				  with agitators and maintained with chemicals of ascertained
				  efficiency.
(d)
Protection.
All toilet facilities shall be properly protected from weather
				  conditions and screened from public view.
(e)
Drinking water.
Pure and
				  wholesome drinking water of a quality approved by the Department of Health of
				  the Commonwealth shall be supplied at all times in places accessible to
				  employes.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.34 - First aid

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(a)
First
				  aid kit.
At all places where building construction or demolition work
				  is being done, the contractor or other person or persons responsible for the
				  work shall provide and maintain on the premises at all times when persons are
				  employed on such premises, a cabinet of first aid equipped for prompt treatment
				  in case of accident.
(b)
Emergency equipment.
Where substantial stairways to all floors
				  of buildings under construction have not been completed, the contractor or
				  other person or persons responsible for the work being done shall provide one
				  or more cots, hammocks, or other effective means for moving or lowering injured
				  employes without undue suffering and delay. Suitable methods of moving and
				  caring for injured men shall be provided at all times during construction or
				  demolition work.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 6 - CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS › SPECIFICATIONS › Section 6.35 - Bracing

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(a)
When
				  required.
Adequate bracing shall be installed to support walls,
				  arches, piers, columns or any other structural elements; the failure to provide
				  such adequate bracing is a violation of this section and results in a hazard to
				  the safety of workmen engaged in construction, repair or maintenance operations
				  and to other nearby persons.
(b)
Approval.
All bracing for which specifications are not given
				  in this chapter and all patented or manufactured bracings, parts of braces or
				  bracing devices and all types of braces that are developed shall be of an
				  approved type and it shall be strong and stiff enough to safely perform its
				  function.
(c)
Supervision.
The erection, alteration, transfer or removal of
				  bracing shall be done under the direction and supervision of men thoroughly
				  experienced in bracing work.
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					 wood with slant of grain not over two degrees.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 7 - ELEVATORS, LIFTS, ESCALATORS, DUMBWAITERS, HOISTS ANDTRAMWAYS › Subchapter A - PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS › GENERALLY › Section 7.2 - Scope

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This chapter sets forth rules to safeguard the lives,
						limbs, maintenance and health of workers involved in the installation,
						operation and maintenance of elevators, lifts, escalators, dumbwaiters, hoists
						and tramways in this Commonwealth, and places the responsibility of compliance
						with the rules upon both employer and employe.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 7 - ELEVATORS, LIFTS, ESCALATORS, DUMBWAITERS, HOISTS ANDTRAMWAYS › Subchapter A - PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS › GENERALLY › Section 7.3 - Penalty

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Any person who violates any of the provisions of this
						chapter is subject to summary proceedings before an alderman, magistrate or
						district justice and upon conviction, shall be penalized as provided in section
						16 of the act of May 2, 1929 (P. L. 1513, No. 451) (35 P. S. §
												1356).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 7 - ELEVATORS, LIFTS, ESCALATORS, DUMBWAITERS, HOISTS ANDTRAMWAYS › Subchapter A - PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS › ADMINISTRATION › Section 7.11 - Equipment of special design

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The operation, erection and installation of types of
						hoisting and lowering equipment other than those covered in this chapter is
						subject to approval by the Department. When installing elevators with specially
						designed apparatus or equipment not provided for by this chapter, the elevators
						may not be operated until the design in question has been approved by the
						Department.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													7.251 (relating to
						  general).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 7 - ELEVATORS, LIFTS, ESCALATORS, DUMBWAITERS, HOISTS ANDTRAMWAYS › Subchapter A - PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS › ADMINISTRATION › Section 7.12 - Rules of operation

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(a)
					 Passenger or freight elevators, except when operated by automatic control or
					 double-button control, shall be operated only by authorized persons who have
					 received instruction in the proper operation thereof.
(b) No person shall be allowed to operate an
					 elevator unless he is at least 18 years of age and is selected with
					 consideration for his ability to perform his duties in a careful and competent
					 manner, and is free from mental or serious physical defects.
(c) Operators of elevators shall see that all
					 the provisions of this chapter are complied with. Operators shall report to
					 their employers any violations or defects which come to their
					 attention.
(d) No person shall ride
					 on elevators constructed and used as power-driven freight elevators, except the
					 operator and designated assistants (not more than three). No person shall ride
					 upon hand elevators, gravity elevators, dumbwaiters, or hoists.
(e) A duplex elevator requires operators in
					 each cab or compartment.
(f) When
					 seats are placed in the cars of elevators for the use of elevator operators
					 they shall be of the collapsible type and without legs.
(g) The provisions of this section apply to
					 all installations.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													7.251 (relating to general); 34
						  Pa. Code §
													7.37 (relating to combination
						  elevators); and 34 Pa. Code §
													7.283 (relating to safety
						  requirements).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 7 - ELEVATORS, LIFTS, ESCALATORS, DUMBWAITERS, HOISTS ANDTRAMWAYS › Subchapter A - PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS › ADMINISTRATION › Section 7.15 - Inspection

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(a)
Frequency.
Inspection of equipment regulated by this chapter
					 shall take place as follows:
(1) All
					 passenger elevators and escalators shall be inspected at least once every 3
					 months.
(2) Freight elevators,
					 including gravity elevators, shall be inspected at least once every 6
					 months.
(3) Dumbwaiters, hoists,
					 and other types of lifting apparatus covered by this chapter shall be inspected
					 once every 12 months. Building hoists may be inspected by a Department
					 inspector at the time of erection at every building.
(4) Inspections shall be made by approved
					 inspectors. During inspections all safety appliances shall be thoroughly
					 examined and all violations reported. Casualty insurance companies insuring
					 such installations shall inspect them periodically, in keeping with the type of
					 equipment insured. When installations are idle for an extended period of time
					 they are not subject to the requirements of this section if they are placed
					 under State seal, but may be thoroughly inspected by a Department inspector
					 before again being placed in operation.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 7 - ELEVATORS, LIFTS, ESCALATORS, DUMBWAITERS, HOISTS ANDTRAMWAYS › Subchapter A - PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS › ADMINISTRATION › Section 7.16 - Inspectors

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(a) The Department
					 will hold examinations for applicants as approved elevator inspectors, four
					 times a year, on the first Thursday after the first Wednesday in March, June,
					 September and December, or at such other times as the Board may direct. Special
					 examinations may be held when necessary. Persons desiring to take the
					 examination shall forward their applications to the Department not less than
					 ten days prior to the date of examination, accompanied by a fee of
					 $40.
(b) All applicants found
					 competent through examinations will be awarded, upon the payment of a fee of
					 $20, a commission and a credential card, authorizing them to inspect elevators,
					 escalators, dumbwaiters, gravity elevators and hoists in the names of the
					 agencies they represent. Credential cards will be renewed annually upon the
					 payment of a fee of $10.
(c) No
					 elevator inspector will be approved who is an employe of the owner or user of
					 the elevators to be inspected, nor will elevator inspectors be approved to
					 inspect elevators under the jurisdiction of the Department if they are not
					 employes of the Department or of casualty and insurance companies authorized to
					 do business in this Commonwealth or of a firm engaged in the making of
					 inspections on a fee or contract basis when performing inspections on such
					 basis for an insurance carrier.
(d)
					 No person shall inspect elevators who is not a bona fide employe of the
					 Commonwealth or of an insurance carrier authorized to do business in this
					 Commonwealth or of a firm engaged in the making of inspections on a fee or
					 contract basis when performing inspections on such basis for an insurance
					 carrier. For the purposes of this rule, the term employe means any person who
					 is directly responsible to the employer for all work performed, and who
					 receives as compensation a regular salary based on full or part-time employment
					 and for whom compensation insurance is carried by the employer. It does not
					 include the relationship of agent on a commission basis.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													7.134 (relating to approval and
						  operation); 34 Pa. Code §
													7.174 (relating to approval and
						  operation); 34 Pa. Code §
													7.213 (relating to approval and
						  operation); and 34 Pa. Code §
													7.251 (relating to
						  general).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 7 - ELEVATORS, LIFTS, ESCALATORS, DUMBWAITERS, HOISTS ANDTRAMWAYS › Subchapter A - PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS › ADMINISTRATION › Section 7.17 - Prohibited installations

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(a) No
					 hand elevator shall be equipped with any attachments or equipment for applying
					 power, unless the hoisting machinery is permanently and completely converted
					 into power-driven machinery. In such cases, all requirements for power-driven
					 freight elevators shall be complied with.
(b) No back guide elevator car, except a
					 hydraulic plunger type, shall be constructed and installed unless the plunger
					 is located under the center of the elevator car platform.
(c) The operation of elevators by friction
					 gearing or clutch mechanism is prohibited when such friction gearing and clutch
					 mechanism form the primary means for the transmission of the power required to
					 operate the elevator at normal speed.
(d) The installation or operation of
					 elevators of the multiple or four-point suspension type is prohibited. Existing
					 four-point suspension type sidewalk elevators are not precluded.
(e) The operation of passenger elevators
					 raised and lowered by single hoisting cables is prohibited, except when the
					 mechanism of such elevators is in a reasonably safe condition and may be made
					 to conform to the requirements applicable to existing installations, if the
					 present drums are properly scored to accommodate an additional cable and the
					 additional cable is installed, and new drums are provided with the proper
					 scoring for two or more cables and the additional cable is installed. This
					 requirement also applies to new hand and gravity types of freight elevators but
					 not to existing hand and gravity elevators.
(f) The installation of passenger elevators
					 in blind shaftways is prohibited unless a side emergency exit is provided to a
					 contiguous elevator, or emergency entrances are provided in the blind portion
					 of the shaftway, as required by §
											7.54(e) (relating
					 to landing doors and locking devices).
(g) New installations of hand rope control
					 elevators are prohibited.
(h) A
					 platform shall not be located on the car top of any elevator for the purpose of
					 hauling passengers or materials. This does not apply to a working platform
					 while the elevator is under construction or alterations are being made to the
					 hoistway.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													7.251 (relating to
						  general).