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The use of scaffolding equipment is widespread in the construction industry. These temporary structures are built to provide construction crews their tools and supplies with a strong and stable platform for safely working at height. As such, when it comes to scaffolding, choosing the correct equipment for your job can be a confusing task. This is mainly due to the fact that there are many different types of scaffolding out there, with each designed with specific applications in mind.
The following guide is intended to help you select the right scaffold for your construction needs.
How high do you need to get work done?
The height of your job is an important consideration when determining which type of scaffolding to choose. The appropriate scaffolding equipment should elevate construction workers to the desired working height without compromising their safety.
Check your jurisdiction's occupational health and safety standards for height stability requirements.
How much weight are you going to support?
Scaffolding systems have a limit to the amount of weight they can safely support. That's why you should check your equipment's maximum load capacity to ensure it can safely carry the combined weight of the construction crew and any materials and tools they will need to get the job done.
Is there a need for mobility?
If you're like most people, you know scaffolds are fixed structures that elevate people to high job areas. But did you know that these elevating work platforms come as mobile units, too? Mobile scaffolds typically move on wheels and are suitable for jobs that require workers to move around the worksite without taking apart and reinstalling their work platforms.
Does the ground have the capacity to support standards?
Site conditions do not always favour the ground installation of scaffolds. If the ground at your site is too weak and unstable to allow for the proper installation of scaffolds, you will need a scaffolding system that can be installed in a different way. For example, suspended scaffolding systems are designed to hang off the roof of a building while cantilever systems can be supported by the walls of the building.
Scaffolding choices can be quite overwhelming, especially if it's your first time hiring such equipment. If you need help choosing the right scaffolding system for your job, don't hesitate to consult an industry expert. They know the ins and outs of scaffolding equipment so they can help you determine the best one for your specific needs.
Share14 April 2021
Hello, my name is Colin and this is my construction blog. When people think of the construction industry, they often just imagine guys in hard hats building brick walls. While this is a popular image of the industry, it doesn't reflect the true diversity of different contractors and tradesmen who are involved in a construction project. Lasy year, my wife and I decided to construct our dream home. I had to arrange visits of plumbers, roofers, electricians, surveyors and home builders in order to get the job done. I learnt a lot during that experience, so I decided to start this blog.