Scaffolding bars may easily become destabilized, when they have not been assembled properly.

Make sure that all scaffolding bars, tools, and materials are at least 10 feet away from energized power lines and that the power lines are also protected.

Scaffolding bars are used to make the structure of scaffolding which is used for the construction and maintenance of buildings etc.

Most scaffolding bars, particularly in North America, are usually connected with metal ‘Clams’ (clamps) which offer a versatile and effective method for the erection of scaffolding.

It is crucial that proper inspection of scaffolding bars is carried out before and after their erection.

Scaffolding bars can be used horizontally, vertically and diagonally using a variety of clamps including swivel clams, right angle clams and straight connectors.

Scaffolding bars are now usually constructed of galvanised steel but in the past have been made of wooded staves and bamboo.

The purpose of using scaffolding bars is to create a safe working platform fro the workforce to build from.

In some Asian countries, historically, scaffolding bars made of bamboo have been used to construct high rise buildings, and are still used even today.

Despite numerous safety regulations thousands of injuries and many fatalities occur on scaffolding each year.