A scaffolding company that fails to comply with legislation could cost them dearly. Especially in the case of a fatality where there is no evidence of scaffolding training.
It is important to undergo the hands on portion of scaffolding training which is required by OSHA to demonstrate competency.
A fall protection and scaffolding training course will enable you to understand the requirements and responsibilities required by OSHA.
Demand for scaffolding training at present is very high. It’s even beginning to exceed supply with CITB-Construction Skills.
There are variations on each types of scaffolding. Its important to decide the type of scaffold for each job as a life will depend on it.
Recently, the cost of scaffolding has become relatively stable due to the pressures within the construction industry.
With regards to construction scaffolding certain health and safety regulations must be followed.
If guard rails are not provided when working on scaffolding over 10 feet, each worker must then be protected by the use of a personal fall protection system.
Before portable scaffolding is used, all the wheels will need to be locked and rigid which will keep the portable scaffolding stable for climbing.
Scaffoldings are structures that are temporarily erected for repair, construction or decoration of commercial buildings, homes or other edifices.
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.