How can one prevent supported scaffolding from tipping?
Either the manufacturers’ recommendation or the following placements must be used for guys, ties, and braces: • Install guys, ties, or braces at the closest horizontal member to the 4:1 height and repeat vertically with the top restraint no further than the 4:1 height from the top. • Vertically every 20 feet (6.1 m) or less for scaffolds less than 3 feet (0.91 m) wide; every 26 feet (7.9 m) or less for scaffolds more than 3 feet (0.91 m) wide. • Horizontally at each end; at intervals not to exceed 30 feet (9.1 m) from one end. [1926.
Either the manufacturers’ recommendation or the following placements must be used for guys, ties, and braces: • Install guys, ties, or braces at the closest horizontal member to the 4:1 height and repeat vertically with the top restraint no further than the 4:1 height from the top. • Vertically every 20 feet (6.1 m) or less for scaffolds less than 3 feet (0.91 m) wide; every 26 feet (7.9 m) or less for scaffolds more than 3 feet (0.91 m) wide. • Horizontally at each end; at intervals not to exceed 30 feet (9.1 m) from one end.
