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NL · Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (workplace standards) · Article 377 · clause 377 · NLR 5/12

PART XVII CONSTRUCTION, EXCAVATION AND DEMOLITION — Temporary floors

377

(1) During the erection of a building or structure of skeleton construction, a temporary floor, decking or formwork shall be installed at the main working level where work is being done.

377(2)

Where compliance with subsection (1) is not practicable, a temporary floor or other effective means of protection shall be installed not more than 2 levels or 8 metres below the main working level.

377(3)

Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to the initial connection of structural members where it is not practicable to provide a floor or decking.

377(4)

A safe means of access and egress to a main working level referred to in subsection (1) shall be provided.

377(5)

A stairway comprised, at a minimum, of framing, treads, midrail and a handrail shall be provided to each floor level before construction of the next floor or deck surface is undertaken, and the treads on the stairway shall not create a tripping or slipping hazard.

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