A scaffold board has a standard width of 225mm and has a maximum length of 3.9m.

The purpose of using scaffolding tubes is to create a safe working platform.

Base plates and screw jacks (with base plates) must be in firm contact with both sills and the legs of the scaffolding.

It may seem to be easy to erect and use scaffolding, but there are thousands of accidents caused each year by those who do not know how to erect scaffolding safely.

Scaffolding costs will be greatly reduced if you use self-build aluminum towers that will clip themselves together.

By doing some comparative shopping, you would be able to find the best deal on pricing and components for your scaffolding needs.

It is sensible for a competent, knowledgeable individual be responsible for inspecting portable scaffolding on a daily basis before each shift is due to begin.

Any company found to be in violation of scaffolding regulations is likely to be issued with a fine by OSHA.

In a recent survey, 73% of builders injured in a scaffolding accident said that the accident was caused either by planking giving way or by being struck by a falling object.

To make a job less labour intensive scaffolding companies are increasingly using light prefabricated equipment.