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eTools Home : Shipyard Employment Scope | Glossary | Additional Resources | Viewing / Printing Instructions | Credits General Requirements Shipbuilding Ship Repair Shipbreaking Barge Cleaning Scaffolds » Horse Scaffolding   A horse scaffold is a scaffold for light or medium duty work. It is composed of "saw horses," which support a work platform. [1915.71(g)] Newer methods of ship construction have greatly reduced the use of these scaffolds. However, these scaffolds are primarily used during boat construction and repair. Before reviewing this section, refer to the General Scaffolding Requirements. Figure 1: Workers on horse scaffold burning on hull near water not protected with lifejackets (PFDs).   Requirements and Example Solutions Horse scaffolds must be designed and constructed in accordance with 1915.71(g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3). Horse scaffolds must be kept in good repair and be properly secured. [1915.71(g)(4)] Back to Top   eTools Home : Shipyard Employment Scope | Glossary | Additional Resources | Viewing / Printing Instructions | Credits

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