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2.3 Working on electrical units with the scaffold tower
The scaffold tower must not be used to perform work on or in the vicinity of
unprotected live units unless
• the section of the unit has been disconnected,
• the section of the unit has been secured against being switched back on,
• the section of the unit has been checked to ensure that it is not live,
• the section of the unit has been short-circuited with an earthing bar and
• the section of the unit has been shielded against adjacent live parts.
2.4 Other applicable safety instructions
The requirements specified in DGUV Information 201-011 "Instructions on
the proper handling of work and safety scaffold towers" must be observed when
inspecting, assembling and using the scaffold tower.
The requirements specified in BGV C22 and DGUV Information 203-044 "Use of
electrical equipment in situations with increased electrical risk" must be observed
when using electrical equipment on the scaffold tower.
