In general you can use steel scaffolding and mild steel scaffolding up to ten stories. Any higher workers must take extra supportive measures.

Steel scaffolding is a must for all major construction projects because of its safety and contribution to higher efficiency.

It’s always difficult to determine the durability of steal and mild steel scaffolding.

Always ensure that DIY scaffold is properly secured, with outriggers as necessary, before use.

Only apply for jobs in scaffolding with companies that adhere to the rules of the workplace and current legislation.

Construction scaffolding is designed with the purpose of helping builders with the construction of buildings and other high-rise structures.

There are training courses available on the erection of scaffolding, and many safety rules and regulations to be adhered to. In most countries, there will be random checks conducted on the scaffolding on industrial construction sites to ensure that they meet all their safety regulation requirements.

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.

Scaffolding systems that are correctly designed will have work levels which are decked with regulation sized planks and have appropriate access for workers.

It is estimated that 65% of those employed in the construction industry frequently work on scaffolds.