It is advisable for the employer to designate a competent employee who is qualified in scaffolding to supervise scaffolding erection, dismantling and alteration.
For your own safety make sure scaffolding erection meets all OSHA requirements.
Read and follow all instructions that are laid out in scaffold safety manuals regarding scaffolding erection, usage and dismantling.
As portable scaffolding becomes more and more popular, there are more and more companies who are able to train those who use portable scaffolding.
NEVER use damaged scaffolding components.
Be sure that when you research a scaffold company you keep in mind your own needs for scaffolding – make sure the scaffold company will be able to be flexible enough to accommodate what YOU want from them.
If your business is scaffold rental equipment, you must ensure that you have consulted with an expert scaffolding insurance broker or agent to arrive at the best possible coverage decisions for your company.
One of the main advantages of Bamboo scaffolding is that it can be erected within a short space of time in limited working spaces.
Bamboo scaffolding is a highly redundant structural system.
Always consider carefully if it will be more economical to buy scaffolding rather than rent it.
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.