Make sure your construction team is doing its part to incorporate scaffolding safety into its daily work regimen.
The internet is an excellent resource which you can use to train your employees about scaffolding safety.
There are scaffolding safety videos available which cover topics such as: Erecting and maintaining scaffolds, Responsibilities of scaffold experts, Walkways, Personal fall arrest systems.
It’s advised that bamboo scaffolding should not be used for buildings more than eight stories high.
It's important to not allow excessive debris and equipment to accumulate on or around scaffolds.
You must secure the scaffolding to the building if the scaffolding height exceeds four times the minimum base width.
When dismantling NEVER drop scaffolding components from heights. As well as damaging the components it may cause injury or even death to persons below.
When estimating your budget on scaffolding, make sure not to put price before safety.
A scaffolding course will teach you all the required knowledge you’ll need to make certain that all your scaffolding work is safe and sound.
It is essential that a construction site is accident free. Always employ trained people to erect scaffolding as well as making sure that all safety measures are in place.
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.