OHS Standards & Guidelines

A worker sitting on a scaffold

Scaffolding

The purpose of this Standard is to provide criteria for the erection, use, and inspection of scaffold and for the training of erectors and users of such equipment to prevent personal injuries and accidents. This Standard addresses key hazards, including fall hazards, structural instability, platform failures, and material handling problems.

Contact Information:
Walter Dick
Walter.dick@csa.ca

Below is a list of all CSA Standards for Scaffolding.

Z797 Code of Practice for Access Scaffold

The purpose of this Standard is to provide criteria for the erection, use, and inspection of scaffold and for the training of erectors and users of such equipment to prevent personal injuries and accidents. This Standard addresses key hazards, including fall hazards, structural instability, platform failures, and material handling problems.