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Figure 1: Improper practice: Unsafe to use a ladder on a saw horse to gain more height.

A horse scaffold is a scaffold for light or medium duty; it is composed of "saw horses" supporting a work platform. [1915.71(g)] Note: Newer methods of ship construction have greatly reduced the use of these scaffolds. However, these scaffolds are primarily used during the construction and repair of boats.

Before reviewing this section, refer to the General Scaffolding Requirements.

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 properly secured. [1915.71(g)(4)]

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