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NL · Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (workplace standards) · Article 211 · clause 211 · NLR 5/12

PART XI SCAFFOLDS, STAGES AND WORK PLATFORMS — Controls

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(1) Each control on an elevating work platform shall be clearly identified to indicate its function.

211(2)

Controls on an elevating work platform shall be 'hold-to-run' (continuous pressure) type that return to the neutral or stop position when released.

211(3)

Controls on an elevating work platform shall be protected against inadvertent operation.

211(4)

Each set of operating controls of an elevating work platform shall be provided with an emergency stop device.

211(5)

An emergency stop device referred to in subsection (4) shall be

211(a)

within easy reach of the operator;

211(b)

clearly labelled 'STOP'; and

211(c)

red in colour.

211(6)

An elevating work platform shall have a clearly marked overriding lowering control to enable a worker at the lower controls to stop and lower the platform in the event of an emergency.

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