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platform that is capable of being raised or lowered when in use (see Figure 8). Common types of suspended scaffolds include:
    * swing stages which have cradles supported by a single row of suspension ropes
    * double rope scaffolds, with cradles supported by two rows of suspension ropes
    * work cages which are small cradles supported by one suspension rope only
    * false cars, which are specialised forms of suspended scaffolding and are often used in the construction of lifts before lift cars are installed.
There are specific safety considerations for swing stages, including that:
    * the working load and specifications are in accordance with AS 1576.4 Scaffolding – Suspended Scaffolding
    * persons operating light duty suspended stages are trained in safe operation
    * persons installing or servicing a light duty suspended stage hold a licence for advanced rigging or advanced scaffolding
    * where the swing stage is suspended by two wire ropes to each winch, a safety harness and restraint lanyard is attached to a suitable anchor point of the swing stage.
Further guidance on the safe design, erection and use of scaffolding, including suspended scaffolding, is available in the Scaffolding Code of Practice [under development].

Figure 8: Example of a light duty suspended scaffold with two wire ropes to each winch.
The platform must remain horizontal when moving it up or down.

Elevating work platforms
Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs) include scissor lifts, cherry pickers, boom lifts and travel towers. There are battery powered and internal combustion engine types. Some are designed for hard flat surfaces only, while others are designed to be operated on rough terrain.
Safety considerations include that:

    * workers operating the platform are trained and instructed in safe operating procedures for the particular brand and type of equipment, as well as the safe use of fall-arrest equipment and emergency rescue procedures
    * the platforms are only used as working platforms and not as a means of entering and exiting a work area unless the conditions set out in AS 2550.10 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - Mobile elevating work platforms are met
    * unless designed for rough terrain, the platforms are used only on a solid level surface
    * the surface area is checked to make sure that there are no penetrations or obstructions that could cause uncontrolled movement or overturning of the platform
    * the manufacturer's or supplier's instructions are consulted for information on safe operation
    * persons working in travel towers, boom lifts or cherry pickers wear a properly anchored safety harness
    * workers are licensed when operating boom-type elevating work platforms with a boom length of 11 metres or more.

Figure 9: An example of a boom-type elevating work platform.