Apply to be Approved Scaffold Contractor
What is an Approved Scaffold Contractor?
Any organisation that wants to erect scaffolds (except a tower scaffold, a trestle scaffold or any scaffold with a height of less than 4 metres) must first get written approval to be an Approved Scaffold Contractor (ASC).
An ASC is in charge of the overall operation. It does the following:
– Carries out the erection, installation, re-positioning, alteration or dismantling of scaffolds.
– Ensures that there are enough erection and rigging teams who are properly instructed to do the work according to the manufacturer’s procedure.
– Is responsible for erecting scaffolds that are in good condition and type-tested by a recognised testing body in accordance with a standard or specification acceptable to the Commissionerand that it complies with the WSH (Scaffold) Regulations, and other relevant Regulations and other conditions as may be imposed by the Commissioner as deemed fit.
Who can apply?
If you want to be an ASC, you must prove that you have the expertise, knowledge and resources to do the work. You can also apply to be an ASC if you are a factory occupier or main contractor who wants to erect your own scaffolds.
To apply, you must meet the following requirements:
– Employ a minimum of 2 scaffold supervisors and 5 scaffold erectors. The employees must complete a training course approved by the Commissioner to carry out work with scaffolds. If the supervisors or erectors are foreign workers, they must be direct employees.
– Be registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).
– Obtain a bizSAFE Level 3 or above certification; for example, bizSAFE Partners or bizSAFE Mentors.