Who can erect scaffold equipment?

A properly constructed scaffold offers the best possible work environment for people working at heights. People erecting scaffold must be appropriately trained and supervised. Australian Scaffold Sales therefore recommends that all scaffolds are erected by persons holding a certificate of competency, however:

• For scaffolds with a working platform height of 4 metres or less, any physically sound person may erect a scaffold.
• For scaffolds where a person or object can fall more than 4 metres the person erecting the scaffold must have a certificate of competency.
• As some scaffold components are quite heavy the physical capabilities of persons (erectors) erecting the equipment should always be taken into consideration.
• A minimum number of 2 people are required to erect a scaffold safely up to a height of 6 metres. Above 6 metres a crew size of 3 is recommended.