Clamp connectors are suitable to use with just about any scaffolding design. They also have a long life and are inexpensive to manufacture.

The scaffolding regulations are designed to protect the public as well as providing safety to workers.

All independent scaffolding requires bracing to help prevent them from collapsing.

The setting up and dismantling of scaffolding should only and always be done under direct supervision of somebody knowledgeable, competent, and very experienced in the matter.

The width of the scaffolding is determined by the width of the boards. The minimum width allowed for scaffolding is 600mm. Usually a four board scaffold would be 870mm wide.

Any safety factor that can be added to a scaffolding plank will significantly increase its value.

It is important to undergo the hands on portion of scaffolding training which is required by OSHA to demonstrate competency.

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

There are several types of scaffolding these include light duty scaffolding, multipurpose scaffolding and H-frame scaffolding.

If you are a victim of a scaffolding accident and there is proof that your employer is to blame then you may well be entitled to compensation.