Portable Scaffold Towers
By using oversized casters with extra long necks you can enhance the feeling of safety as well as improving stability.
Scaffolding is used in the construction or repair of buildings and its main function is to support workers and their materials. However, a scaffolding structure is only ever intended to be a temporary measure.
Scaffolding tubes can be used horizontally, vertically and diagonally using a variety of clamps including swivel clams.
Soleplates are used at the base of the upright scaffolding poles to help distribute weight and minimize damage to the surface.
Since 1971, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has put a standard in place to help protect workers on scaffolds.
Recently there has been an increase in the use of the strong lightweight laminated veneer scaffolding plank.
Access ladders should extend about 1 m above the working platform of independent scaffolding in order to provide a handhold for people getting on and off.
By leaving a section of scaffolding platform open you will create a gap to rise and lower scaffolding components between levels.
If you buy scaffolding, you will need to consider the safety issues when you come to erect the scaffold.
Bamboo scaffolding is quick to erect and can be easily fitted within tight working spaces.
Scaffolding Articles
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- 20th June, 2012
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- 21st June, 2012
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- 17th August, 2012
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- 4th January, 2013
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- 18th September, 2012
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