Ensure that the scaffold company you propose to use has a good history in terms of reputation service and safety.
Finding scaffolding companies that you can trust is very important when buying or hiring scaffolding, to ensure that you are getting a good quality product.
Always take the time to familiarize yourself with the scaffolding regulations.
It's important to not allow excessive debris and equipment to accumulate on or around scaffolds.
As well as erecting scaffold local scaffolding firms can hire scaffolding poles to you at very little cost.
Unfortunately, because of the continuation of poor quality bamboo, there are increasing reports of accidents relating to bamboo scaffolding.
Scaffolding planks closest to the building wall should be flipped onto their sides. This will prevent any rain water splashing onto the mortar during an overnight storm.
Even the Romans used scaffolding in their construction projects!
There are scaffold inspection courses available for anyone who has the responsibility of overseeing safe scaffolding operations.
Access ladders should extend about 1 meter above the working platform of independent scaffolding in order to provide a handhold for people getting on and off.
Scaffolding is a much safer alternative to using ladders so long as it has been erected correctly. Find out more...
If you need Scaffolding erected for a particular job you will need to be aware of the Scaffold Safety basics.
Find out about Hiring and Licensing your Scaffolding, plus Regulations and other related topics.