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Australian Standard™

Working platforms for housing

AS 6001—1999
 This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee BD/93, Domestic Scaffolding.
It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 13 August 1999
and published on 5 September 1999.

The following interests are represented on Committee BD/93:

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Construction Safety Managers and Officers Association of Queensland
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Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union

Department of Training and Industrial Relations (Qld)
Federation of Wall snd Ceiling Industries Australia and New Zealand
Housing Industry Association
Labor Council of N.S.W.
Master Builders Australia
Master Painters Australia NSW Association
Master Plumbers Australia
Victorian WorkCover Authority
WorkCover New South Wales

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Australian Standard™

Working platforms for housing

construction

First published as AS 6001—1999.

Published by Standards Australia

(Standards Association of Australia)
1 The Crescent, Homebush NSW 2140
ISBN 0 7337 2916 9
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PREFACE

This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee BD/93, Domestic
Scaffolding.
The objective of this Standard is to provide guidance to builders and contractors,
particularly those working away from the support facilities available in cities and larger
country towns, on the correct method of constructing working platforms from scaffolding
equipment, building timber and other equipment typically found on building sites.
This document is not a substitute for any of the scaffolding Standards.
This Standard has been developed for the benefit of users in the field and, as such, it should
be seen as a stand alone document, not requiring the field user to consult other related
Standards to determine good practice or compliance with other existing scaffolding
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Standards.
For designers of specialized components, intended to comply with this Standard, there are
performance requirements to be met and so they will need to consult relevant Standards as
indicated in the text.
If the intended working platform deviates from the typical examples given herein, it may be
necessary for the user to follow the requirements of the scaffolding Standards.
Persons using this Standard are advised to familiarize themselves with the specific statutory
requirements of States and Territories regarding occupational health and safety legislation,
scaffolding and working at heights.
Statements expressed in mandatory terms in notes to tables are deemed to be requirements
of this Standard.
The terms ‘normative’ and ‘informative’ have been used in this Standard to define the
application of the appendix to which they apply. A ‘normative’ appendix is an integral part
of a Standard, whereas an ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance.

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CONTENTS

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SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE .........................................................................................................................6
1.2 INCLUSIONS ..............................................................................................................6
1.3 EXCLUSIONS .............................................................................................................6
1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS ...................................................................................6
1.5 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................6
1.6 SINGLE PLANK WORKING PLATFORMS ..............................................................7
1.7 COMPETENCY...........................................................................................................7
1.8 DUTY CLASSIFICATION ..........................................................................................7
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1.9 RISK ASSESSMENT ..................................................................................................7

1.10 WORK PRACTICES ...................................................................................................8
1.11 SUPPLIER’S INFORMATION....................................................................................8

SECTION 2 MATERIALS
2.1 SCOPE OF SECTION..................................................................................................9
2.2 TIMBER ......................................................................................................................9
2.3 SCAFFOLD PLANKS .................................................................................................9
2.4 SOLEPLATES .............................................................................................................9
2.5 PREFABRICATED AND TUBE-AND-COUPLER SCAFFOLDING.........................9
2.6 STEPLADDERS AND EXTENSION LADDERS .......................................................9
2.7 TRESTLE LADDERS..................................................................................................9
2.8 A-FRAME TRESTLES ................................................................................................9
2.9 BRACKETS...............................................................................................................10
2.10 PREFABRICATED EDGE PROTECTION ...............................................................10
2.11 BASEPLATES ...........................................................................................................10
2.12 SHEET DECKING.....................................................................................................10
2.13 USE OF ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS...................................................................11

SECTION 3 LOADINGS
3.1 SCAFFOLD PLANKS ...............................................................................................12
3.2 STRUCTURAL TIMBER ..........................................................................................12
3.3 LADDERS .................................................................................................................14
3.4 PLANK BRACKETS .................................................................................................15
3.5 PREFABRICATED SCAFFOLDING ........................................................................15
3.6 TUBE-AND-COUPLER SCAFFOLDING.................................................................15
3.7 FOUNDATIONS FOR SCAFFOLDING ...................................................................15
3.8 PLACEMENT OF LOADS ON WORKING PLATFORM ........................................15
3.9 EDGE PROTECTION................................................................................................16

SECTION 4 TIMBER-MEMBER-SUPPORTED WORKING PLATFORMS

4.1 SCOPE OF SECTION................................................................................................17
4.2 STANDARDS............................................................................................................17
4.3 LEDGERS..................................................................................................................18
4.4 PUTLOGS..................................................................................................................18
4.5 BRACING..................................................................................................................18
4.6 STABILITY ...............................................................................................................18
4.7 SPLICING OF MEMBERS........................................................................................19
4.8 WORKING PLATFORM DIMENSIONS..................................................................19
4.9 EDGE PROTECTION................................................................................................19
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SECTION 5 TUBE-AND-COUPLER-INDEPENDENT SCAFFOLDING

5.1 SCOPE OF SECTION................................................................................................20
5.2 STANDARDS............................................................................................................20
5.3 LEDGERS..................................................................................................................20
5.4 TRANSOMS ..............................................................................................................21
5.5 PUTLOGS..................................................................................................................21
5.6 LONGITUDINAL BRACES......................................................................................21
5.7 TRANSVERSE BRACES ..........................................................................................22
5.8 STABILITY ...............................................................................................................22
5.9 WORKING PLATFORMS.........................................................................................23
5.10 EDGE PROTECTION................................................................................................24

SECTION 6 TUBE-AND-COUPLER SINGLE-POLE SCAFFOLDING

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6.1 SCOPE OF SECTION................................................................................................25

6.2 STANDARDS............................................................................................................25
6.3 LEDGERS..................................................................................................................25
6.4 LONGITUDINAL BRACES......................................................................................25
6.5 TRANSVERSE BRACES ..........................................................................................25
6.6 TIES...........................................................................................................................25
6.7 PUTLOGS..................................................................................................................25
6.8 WORKING PLATFORMS.........................................................................................26
6.9 EDGE PROTECTION................................................................................................26

SECTION 7 PREFABRICATED SCAFFOLDING

7.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................27
7.2 CATEGORIES ...........................................................................................................27
7.3 CONSTRUCTION .....................................................................................................27
7.4 MODULAR SCAFFOLDS.........................................................................................27
7.5 FRAME SCAFFOLDS...............................................................................................28
7.6 TOWER-FRAME SCAFFOLDS................................................................................29
7.7 MOBILE SCAFFOLDS .............................................................................................31
7.8 EDGE PROTECTION................................................................................................31

SECTION 8 TRESTLE SCAFFOLDING

8.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................33
8.2 DUTY ........................................................................................................................33
8.3 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................33
8.4 EDGE PROTECTION................................................................................................33

SECTION 9 LADDER-BRACKET WORKING PLATFORMS.............................................36

SECTION 10 BRACKET WORKING PLATFORMS

10.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................38
10.2 STUD BRACKETS....................................................................................................38
10.3 TOP-PLATE-HUNG BRACKETS.............................................................................38
10.4 WORKING PLATFORMS.........................................................................................38

SECTION 11 THRUST (FRENCH) BRACKET WORKING PLATFORMS

11.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................43
11.2 WORKING PLATFORM...........................................................................................43
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SECTION 12 CANTILEVER TIMBER WORKING PLATFORMS

12.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................45
12.2 SINGLE STOREY HOUSING NEEDLE INSTALLATION......................................45
12.3 TWO STOREY HOUSING........................................................................................46
12.4 EDGE PROTECTION................................................................................................46
12.5 WORKING PLATFORMS.........................................................................................46

SECTION 13 TRESTLES AND OTHER LOW LEVEL WORKING PLATFORM

SUPPORTS
13.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................48
13.2 TRESTLE LADDERS................................................................................................48
13.3 A-FRAME TRESTLES ..............................................................................................48
13.4 WORKING PLATFORM...........................................................................................48
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13.5 EDGE PROTECTION................................................................................................48

SECTION 14 ACCESS AND EGRESS

14.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................50
14.2 ACCESS WAYS AND RAMPS.................................................................................50
14.3 LADDERS .................................................................................................................50

SECTION 15 EDGE PROTECTION

15.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................55
15.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................55

SECTION 16 INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

16.1 FREQUENCY OF INSPECTIONS ............................................................................56
16.2 INSPECTIONS ..........................................................................................................56
16.3 COUPLERS AND ACCESSORIES ...........................................................................56
16.4 SCAFFOLD TUBES ..................................................................................................56
16.5 SCAFFOLD PLANKS ...............................................................................................57
16.6 MODULAR SCAFFOLDING AND OTHER FABRICATED ACCESS
EQUIPMENT.............................................................................................................57
16.7 ACCESS LADDERS..................................................................................................57

APPENDICES
A BUILDING CLASSIFICATIONS..............................................................................60
B REFERENCED DOCUMENTS .................................................................................63
C DEFINITIONS ...........................................................................................................65
D RISK MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................80
E WORK PRACTICES .................................................................................................84
F TYPICAL COMPONENT DIMENSIONS AND SPACINGS FOR
GUARDRAILINGS ..................................................................................................91
G INSPECTION CHECK LIST .....................................................................................93
H GENERAL LOADING INFORMATION ..................................................................99
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STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

Australian Standard
Working platforms for housing construction

S E CT I ON 1 S COP E AND GE NE RAL

1.1 SCOPE
This Standard sets out requirements and provides guidance for working platforms and their
supporting structures used in the construction of housing, which includes new construction,
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renovations, additions, alterations and maintenance.

1.2 INCLUSIONS
In the context of this Standard, housing means buildings of not more than 3 habitable
storeys based on Classes 1, 2 and 10 of the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
NOTE: See Appendix A for the definition of BCA 1996 classifications.
This Standard refers to working platforms for construction of housing, including but not
limited to the following:
(a) Wall frames.
(b) Wall claddings, both internal and external.
(c) Ceiling linings.
(d) Roof structure.
(e) Fascias, gutters, downpipes and eaves linings.
(f) Glazing.
(g) Roughing in/fit out (plumbing/electrical/ventilation).
(h) Finishings, including painting.
(i) Floor decking.
(j) Stairs.
(k) Balconies.
(l) Suspended concrete slabs.
(m) Insulation installation.

1.3 EXCLUSIONS
This Standard does not refer to work that involves roof claddings.

1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

Documents referred to in this Standard are listed in Appendix B.

1.5 DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Standard, the definitions given in Appendix C apply.

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