It can be said that every year in and out workers in the construction trades suffer serious and sometimes even fatal injuries due to improper construction and the use of scaffolds.
Aluminium Scaffolding is simply elevated temporary work platforms constructed to hold materials, workers or in some case both. Scaffold types can be said to include tubular frame, bracket, and outrigger, lean to, ladder jacks as well as mobile or single pole scaffold types. Each of these types of scaffolds are suited to a particular type of work activity, has a rated capacity for the amount of load that it can safely carry. All in all it can be said that the best polices are to follow the manufacture's specifications in terms of the erection of these scaffold products, their use, maintenance and finally dismantling.
There are a number of standard safety points to consider when it comes to scaffolds and their safety.
First of all scaffolds should be erected by a trained crew under the supervision of competent supervisory staff. The supervisory, or in some cases a most competent worker, should possess the knowledge experience and training to perform this vital task. Safety first. In addition a competent worker should also inspect the scaffold and its components before each shift uses the scaffold.
Scaffolds must be installed plumb (level) and stabilized to prevent movements. Scaffolds more than three sections high should be secured against movement by tie-backs or guy wires. Next the sills on which the base plates of the scaffolds must be able to support the load it will be placed under. To accomplish this, the mud or soft ground may have to be replaced with gravel: loose back fill may have to be compacted and the area stabilized to prevent movement. To be effective mudsills must have full contact with their supporting surface. Therefore, things like holes, high spots (unleveled ground) etc. must be corrected before the sills are put in place.
The next concern is that there must be procedures and mechanics in place so that scaffolds have a means of "leveling" themselves. Screw jacks are often recommended and stated as the only really proper means of accomplishing this procedure. The use of blocks (built up under the base plates) is just plain and downright dangerous and prone to serious mishaps. If the scaffold has open access and is placed greatly in height then it may be more than a serious concern to have these scaffolds designed and even installed under the supervision of competent, experienced professional engineers.
Lastly all parts of the scaffold must be properly connected and the appropriate components used. Believe it or not it is not all that uncommon for inspectors to report that find missing pins or objects on routine scaffold inspections and as well find odd parts such as screws or ordinary nails
used as replacement parts on some scaffold setups. In a similar vein it is not a good or wise idea to mix and match components from different types of scaffolds or even from different scaffold manufacturers or suppliers.
All in all when dealing with Scaffolding in the construction trades it always a case of safety first on the job. An ounce of prevention is worth more than a ton of cure.
Prevention and safety are key. Safety first on the job site.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Older Scaffolding Issues Have Been Fixed by New Innovations
A scaffold assembly is used in construction of the outer walls of a building and is mounted on or under construction building interior, adjoining a proposed outer. An assembly consists of a random frame members laterally spaced and each of which consist of a preceding support member which is attached to the building's interior for tracing a couple of stretched plank and a later support member mounted to the first and it extends outward further the proposed wall to brace stretched exterior plank.
One of the present day constructing methods for masonry buildings is to firstly build a reinforced concrete inner frame defining the floors and then surround the floors with a masonry walls including layers of facing bricked and concrete locks. However the current invention is mainly relevant with above referred generally type but masonry may be constructed in other ways.
Difficulties are faced in building the masonry walls for the lower floors; however the difficulty increases as the height of the building increases. Diverse methods are used and the most general entail the use of scaffolding of the stacked from exterior. A large number of frame sections are needed to reach the higher floors in the stacked scaffolding. Moreover, involvement of risk in working conditions becomes an obstacle on the other side, suspended scaffolding requires substantial set up and changes over time, moreover the masonry contractor must stay for considerable completion of the poured concrete frame before starting the work.
So, providing a new and enhanced scaffold assembly for supporting anyone at exterior and adjoining to a under construction building is the general purpose object of current invention. More peculiar purpose of it is providing a new and enhanced scaffold assembly which can be mounted on interior of a building under construction while it is also supports a brick layer on the exteriors.
Many of the problems with the older art of scaffolding have been sorted by the present invention. In particular an equipment and a technique is provided with this innovation for carrying out effecting the construction of masonry closing walls in which the chief scaffold structure is constructed from inner side of the under construction wall and beams lengthening perpendicularly to the outer wall for supporting planking which gives ample space for work for the masons on the outer walls.
Aluminium Scaffolding available today come in various shapes and sizes in the market. Along with the market, these systems can also be found over the web world. The systems come with both horizontal and vertical diagonal braces. They come with guarded rails of 5 to 7 inches long, gravity pins which are used for locking frames, high quality casters. Some other parts of the scaffoldings are toggle pins for locking casters and guard rail posts. These are not too expensive to buy
One of the present day constructing methods for masonry buildings is to firstly build a reinforced concrete inner frame defining the floors and then surround the floors with a masonry walls including layers of facing bricked and concrete locks. However the current invention is mainly relevant with above referred generally type but masonry may be constructed in other ways.
Difficulties are faced in building the masonry walls for the lower floors; however the difficulty increases as the height of the building increases. Diverse methods are used and the most general entail the use of scaffolding of the stacked from exterior. A large number of frame sections are needed to reach the higher floors in the stacked scaffolding. Moreover, involvement of risk in working conditions becomes an obstacle on the other side, suspended scaffolding requires substantial set up and changes over time, moreover the masonry contractor must stay for considerable completion of the poured concrete frame before starting the work.
So, providing a new and enhanced scaffold assembly for supporting anyone at exterior and adjoining to a under construction building is the general purpose object of current invention. More peculiar purpose of it is providing a new and enhanced scaffold assembly which can be mounted on interior of a building under construction while it is also supports a brick layer on the exteriors.
Many of the problems with the older art of scaffolding have been sorted by the present invention. In particular an equipment and a technique is provided with this innovation for carrying out effecting the construction of masonry closing walls in which the chief scaffold structure is constructed from inner side of the under construction wall and beams lengthening perpendicularly to the outer wall for supporting planking which gives ample space for work for the masons on the outer walls.
Aluminium Scaffolding available today come in various shapes and sizes in the market. Along with the market, these systems can also be found over the web world. The systems come with both horizontal and vertical diagonal braces. They come with guarded rails of 5 to 7 inches long, gravity pins which are used for locking frames, high quality casters. Some other parts of the scaffoldings are toggle pins for locking casters and guard rail posts. These are not too expensive to buy
Scaffolding Towers – Essential For Safe and Profitable Construction Work
Scaffolding towers – also known as scaffold towers or tower scaffolds – are becoming more and more popular in all areas of the construction industry, as both employers and regulators alike are recognising the growing importance of safe working practices.
Scaffolding towers are a type of independent scaffolding, which may be defined as scaffolding that is free-standing, and not dependent for structural support on the structure on which it is being used. Aluminium Scaffolding have the quality of being reasonably quick to erect and dismantle: this is a definite advantage for professionals in a variety of fields (for instance plastering, painting and decorating, roofing, and building) that have to visit a number of clients in a working week. It is also easy for scaffold towers that are not going to be taken off-site to be moved from one place on the site to another, meaning that there is no need for large dependent scaffolding constructions: a good quality scaffolding tower can do just as good a job, and is often much more convenient to use.
There are a number of variations of scaffolding towers. One that is becoming more common is the DIY scaffold tower. In the present economic climate, many homeowners are undertaking their own home improvement projects instead of paying lots of money to builders: in such cases many householders see a small tower scaffold as a wise investment, allowing them the benefits of scaffolding and being much safer than working with standard ladders.
For companies that use scaffolding towers every day, the lightweight DIY option is of little use: a more heavy-duty solution will be required. Companies and tradesmen that use scaffolding towers daily are likely to choose larger, heavy-duty scaffold towers. In addition to being more solid and stable, they can have a number of working platforms, allowing working at different heights without difficulty.
A new and popular variation of tower scaffolding is the mobile scaffold tower. These have castors attached to the base of their support poles (known as standards), so they can be quickly and easily wheeled between different parts of a job. For decorators, plasterers, tilers and other such construction professionals this is a definite benefit, allowing them to work much more efficiently, therefore allowing them to finish jobs much more quickly than would otherwise have been the case.
Scaffolding towers are becoming essential for use by construction companies not only because of their convenience and the increased efficiency they bring, but also because of a new focus on health and safety. A properly secured scaffolding tower is much better and safer when working at height than ladders and other similar temporary structures: scaffolding towers bring the benefits of a full scaffolding structure, but without the drawbacks of time-consuming construction and inflexibility of use. A scaffold tower is much more adaptable, and can often be erected and dismantled with a minimum of time and fuss. For many construction companies and tradesmen in related industries, this combination of safety and flexibility means that scaffold towers are now an essential part of their work practices, and therefore an essential part of a profitable business.
Scaffolding towers are a type of independent scaffolding, which may be defined as scaffolding that is free-standing, and not dependent for structural support on the structure on which it is being used. Aluminium Scaffolding have the quality of being reasonably quick to erect and dismantle: this is a definite advantage for professionals in a variety of fields (for instance plastering, painting and decorating, roofing, and building) that have to visit a number of clients in a working week. It is also easy for scaffold towers that are not going to be taken off-site to be moved from one place on the site to another, meaning that there is no need for large dependent scaffolding constructions: a good quality scaffolding tower can do just as good a job, and is often much more convenient to use.
There are a number of variations of scaffolding towers. One that is becoming more common is the DIY scaffold tower. In the present economic climate, many homeowners are undertaking their own home improvement projects instead of paying lots of money to builders: in such cases many householders see a small tower scaffold as a wise investment, allowing them the benefits of scaffolding and being much safer than working with standard ladders.
For companies that use scaffolding towers every day, the lightweight DIY option is of little use: a more heavy-duty solution will be required. Companies and tradesmen that use scaffolding towers daily are likely to choose larger, heavy-duty scaffold towers. In addition to being more solid and stable, they can have a number of working platforms, allowing working at different heights without difficulty.
A new and popular variation of tower scaffolding is the mobile scaffold tower. These have castors attached to the base of their support poles (known as standards), so they can be quickly and easily wheeled between different parts of a job. For decorators, plasterers, tilers and other such construction professionals this is a definite benefit, allowing them to work much more efficiently, therefore allowing them to finish jobs much more quickly than would otherwise have been the case.
Scaffolding towers are becoming essential for use by construction companies not only because of their convenience and the increased efficiency they bring, but also because of a new focus on health and safety. A properly secured scaffolding tower is much better and safer when working at height than ladders and other similar temporary structures: scaffolding towers bring the benefits of a full scaffolding structure, but without the drawbacks of time-consuming construction and inflexibility of use. A scaffold tower is much more adaptable, and can often be erected and dismantled with a minimum of time and fuss. For many construction companies and tradesmen in related industries, this combination of safety and flexibility means that scaffold towers are now an essential part of their work practices, and therefore an essential part of a profitable business.
Precautions For Scaffolding
Construction work for buildings can be pretty hazardous and scaffolding is used as a temporary framework to give support to the workers and the building materials. It is almost like a rolling ladder and is immensely useful especially for very tall buildings as the height can be adjusted and it can hold many people and materials at one go. It is also comparatively safer than other means used in construction because of its lockable wheels. Nevertheless, it is always better to err on the side of precaution and proper maintenance and usage is imperative to ensure the safety of the construction workers. This will help prevent any types of accidents and related injuries. Staircase towers are also commonly used as scaffolds.
Aluminium Scaffolding comprises of three main parts, namely, tubes, boards and couplers. Tubes can be of steel or aluminium though aluminium is preferred as it is both light and durable and is also flexible. Couplers are used to join the tubes and the boards provide a support for human access. Boards are made of wood which is seasoned and the standard size is usually 50mm - 63mm.
Scaffolding are usually attached to buildings with ties and are more stable than independent scaffolding. A type of independent scaffold is the mobile type which is mounted on wheels or castors which swivel and can be wheeled around from location to location.
Scaffolding safety is crucial for workers and the setting up and pulling down of the scaffold should always be done under the correct guidance and the supervision of a competent supervisor. It is best to follow the manufacturer's guidelines as each one may have some small differences in its set-up which may be crucial to properly and safely putting up and dismantling the scaffold.
The guidelines specifying the usage of the scaffold should also be strictly followed. Even though the management team is directly responsible for the proper workings and safe usage of the scaffolding, the workers should also be vigilant and inspect the scaffolding before and after every use. Any fault or deficiency, however minor, should be immediately reported to the concerned authorities. Even if you are simply in the scaffolding rental business it makes sense to provide for insurance for your company.
For further precautions, safety harnesses and guard rails for construction workers are highly recommended as they will buffer the fall, if any. Anyone working at a height of more than six feet above the ground should wear safety harnesses. Many an unfortunate accident on construction sites could have been avoided, if only proper precautionary measures had been taken and stringent inspection rules followed. Both management and the workers have to work in cohesion and joint responsibility to ensure the smooth and safe usage of scaffolding.
Aluminium Scaffolding comprises of three main parts, namely, tubes, boards and couplers. Tubes can be of steel or aluminium though aluminium is preferred as it is both light and durable and is also flexible. Couplers are used to join the tubes and the boards provide a support for human access. Boards are made of wood which is seasoned and the standard size is usually 50mm - 63mm.
Scaffolding are usually attached to buildings with ties and are more stable than independent scaffolding. A type of independent scaffold is the mobile type which is mounted on wheels or castors which swivel and can be wheeled around from location to location.
Scaffolding safety is crucial for workers and the setting up and pulling down of the scaffold should always be done under the correct guidance and the supervision of a competent supervisor. It is best to follow the manufacturer's guidelines as each one may have some small differences in its set-up which may be crucial to properly and safely putting up and dismantling the scaffold.
The guidelines specifying the usage of the scaffold should also be strictly followed. Even though the management team is directly responsible for the proper workings and safe usage of the scaffolding, the workers should also be vigilant and inspect the scaffolding before and after every use. Any fault or deficiency, however minor, should be immediately reported to the concerned authorities. Even if you are simply in the scaffolding rental business it makes sense to provide for insurance for your company.
For further precautions, safety harnesses and guard rails for construction workers are highly recommended as they will buffer the fall, if any. Anyone working at a height of more than six feet above the ground should wear safety harnesses. Many an unfortunate accident on construction sites could have been avoided, if only proper precautionary measures had been taken and stringent inspection rules followed. Both management and the workers have to work in cohesion and joint responsibility to ensure the smooth and safe usage of scaffolding.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Your Guide To Scaffolding - Choosing The Right Type And Deciding Whether To Rent Or Buy
Regardless if you are under contract to build a 10-story luxury hotel for the Marriott or you simply want to do a roofing or structural repair on your home, it is imperative to have some rudimentary knowledgeable about scaffolding. Aluminium Scaffolding are structures that are temporarily erected for repair, construction or decoration of commercial buildings, homes or other edifices. Not only is it important to purchase or rent the correct type of scaffolding to insure that the job is done correctly, but also to maintain the safety of the construction workers employed on the job. It is estimated that 65% of those employed in the construction industry frequently work on scaffolds. Therefore, it should not be surprising that some of the most common accidents on worksites involve injuries incurred on or related to scaffolds.
Scaffolds are erected of easily assembled structures of steel or timber. On these frameworks, working platforms are placed for easy accessibility to high elevations of a building or other structure under construction or repair. There are two primary categories of scaffolding, fixed and mobile.
Fixed Scaffolds
Fixed scaffolds are constructed alongside a building and can be either independent or putlog. The independent scaffold has standards or uprights on both sides of its working platforms. This allows the independent scaffold to remain upright without support from the building under construction or repair.
The putlog scaffold has standards or uprights along its outer edges, but its inner side is supported by the structure or building itself. Putlogs have flattened ends that are placed between courses of brickwork in the building or edifice to add support. The putlogs are used to support a working platform. Independent scaffolds should also be secured or tied to the structure under repair or construction at various intervals to lend support to its overall stability.
Mobile Scaffolds
A mobile scaffold is a type of freestanding independent scaffold. It is mounted on castors or wheels that swivel and allow the scaffold to be easily moved from location to location.
Suspended or Swingstage Scaffold
A suspended or swingstage scaffold has a platform that can be raised or lowered. An example of a suspended scaffold is those commonly used as a means to wash the outer windows on highrises.
Hanging Bracket Scaffold
Hanging bracket scaffolds may have horizontal structures that are supported by the floors of the building or other edifice under construction or repair. These scaffolds should be designed by an engineer and include load testing and other safety measures.
Before purchasing or renting a particular scaffold, you must determine the scope of the project including your particular situation, budget, and needs. You must first know what function you want your scaffold to achieve. Does your project consist of a single story building or will it have multiple levels? What is the design of the building or other structure under construction or repair? How long do you project that you will need the scaffolding? What is your estimated budget? Once you have answered these questions, you can best determine the scaffolding that is best suited for your needs within your budget.
When estimating your budget on scaffolding, make sure not to put price before safety. Skimping on price can be costly both economically and emotionally if there were to be an injury or death due to improper or faulty scaffolding. A few Internet sites that both sell and rent scaffolding have estimator tools. These tools enable you to design the scaffolding for your particular needs and project and then tell you what would be needed for your design.
Once you determine the type of scaffolding that would best meet your needs, you should then turn your attention to selection. There are stores and Internet sites that sell and rent scaffolding and others that sell both new and used scaffolding. Factory direct outlets sell only new or used products they manufacture. Other stores or Internet sites are basically dealers and sell and rent a large selection of scaffolding from numerous manufacturers. By doing some comparative shopping, you would be able to find the best deal on pricing and components for your scaffolding needs.
It is also important to review the guarantee and return policies of both manufacturers and dealers of scaffolding. Questions that should be answered are:
What does the guarantee or warranty cover?
How will the scaffolding be repaired within the warranty period and after?
What is the compensation awarded if something were to go wrong or faulty components sold?
If you were currently looking to acquire scaffolding for a big or small construction or repair project, knowing what type of scaffolding needed is paramount. This not only insures that your project would be completed properly with minimal hassles and difficulties, but would also insure the safety of those on the work site.
Once you have determined the particular scaffold that would best meet your needs, you could then turn your attention to pricing and selection. By taking the time to do some comparative shopping, you would not only find the best scaffolding for your project at the most reasonable price, but you could possibly ward off potential problems such as faulty components or useless or worse yet, no guarantees on the rented or purchased scaffolding.
Scaffolds are erected of easily assembled structures of steel or timber. On these frameworks, working platforms are placed for easy accessibility to high elevations of a building or other structure under construction or repair. There are two primary categories of scaffolding, fixed and mobile.
Fixed Scaffolds
Fixed scaffolds are constructed alongside a building and can be either independent or putlog. The independent scaffold has standards or uprights on both sides of its working platforms. This allows the independent scaffold to remain upright without support from the building under construction or repair.
The putlog scaffold has standards or uprights along its outer edges, but its inner side is supported by the structure or building itself. Putlogs have flattened ends that are placed between courses of brickwork in the building or edifice to add support. The putlogs are used to support a working platform. Independent scaffolds should also be secured or tied to the structure under repair or construction at various intervals to lend support to its overall stability.
Mobile Scaffolds
A mobile scaffold is a type of freestanding independent scaffold. It is mounted on castors or wheels that swivel and allow the scaffold to be easily moved from location to location.
Suspended or Swingstage Scaffold
A suspended or swingstage scaffold has a platform that can be raised or lowered. An example of a suspended scaffold is those commonly used as a means to wash the outer windows on highrises.
Hanging Bracket Scaffold
Hanging bracket scaffolds may have horizontal structures that are supported by the floors of the building or other edifice under construction or repair. These scaffolds should be designed by an engineer and include load testing and other safety measures.
Before purchasing or renting a particular scaffold, you must determine the scope of the project including your particular situation, budget, and needs. You must first know what function you want your scaffold to achieve. Does your project consist of a single story building or will it have multiple levels? What is the design of the building or other structure under construction or repair? How long do you project that you will need the scaffolding? What is your estimated budget? Once you have answered these questions, you can best determine the scaffolding that is best suited for your needs within your budget.
When estimating your budget on scaffolding, make sure not to put price before safety. Skimping on price can be costly both economically and emotionally if there were to be an injury or death due to improper or faulty scaffolding. A few Internet sites that both sell and rent scaffolding have estimator tools. These tools enable you to design the scaffolding for your particular needs and project and then tell you what would be needed for your design.
Once you determine the type of scaffolding that would best meet your needs, you should then turn your attention to selection. There are stores and Internet sites that sell and rent scaffolding and others that sell both new and used scaffolding. Factory direct outlets sell only new or used products they manufacture. Other stores or Internet sites are basically dealers and sell and rent a large selection of scaffolding from numerous manufacturers. By doing some comparative shopping, you would be able to find the best deal on pricing and components for your scaffolding needs.
It is also important to review the guarantee and return policies of both manufacturers and dealers of scaffolding. Questions that should be answered are:
What does the guarantee or warranty cover?
How will the scaffolding be repaired within the warranty period and after?
What is the compensation awarded if something were to go wrong or faulty components sold?
If you were currently looking to acquire scaffolding for a big or small construction or repair project, knowing what type of scaffolding needed is paramount. This not only insures that your project would be completed properly with minimal hassles and difficulties, but would also insure the safety of those on the work site.
Once you have determined the particular scaffold that would best meet your needs, you could then turn your attention to pricing and selection. By taking the time to do some comparative shopping, you would not only find the best scaffolding for your project at the most reasonable price, but you could possibly ward off potential problems such as faulty components or useless or worse yet, no guarantees on the rented or purchased scaffolding.
Hiring Scaffolding
When you need scaffolding to do a job don’t think of it as a DIY job. If you need scaffolding you'll need to contact Aluminium scaffolding Hire Company. If you do it yourself, you may find that you will become liable for any problems or issues that arise.
A good place to start looking for a hire company is your Local Council or authority. They may have a list of approved hire companies and you will need to contact them to find out. Remember – your Local Authority will not be able to recommend a particular company as such, but you should be able to make sure that it is am approved company.
In this way you can help to make sure that you employ a qualified builder or scaffolding company to carry out the erection of scaffolding. Again, as working off scaffolding can be a hazardous occupation, leave any building work to the professionals and a qualified builder to do any related building work.
Scaffolding licences
Your scaffolding may need a license. It is the responsibility of the builder or scaffolding Hire Company to get a licence for any scaffolding that is put up on the highway (this includes the pavement). However, you need to be clear that it is your responsibility to check they have this and that it does not run out before the building work is finished.
You can always contact your local authority to apply for more information as to if you need a license and what to do about this.
Safety
Safety is of prime importance when erecting or using scaffolding. Employing qualified people to erect your scaffolding and carry out building work should help to make sure your building site is a safe place. However you should discuss safety issues with the person or company you employ. In particular, you will need to be aware of the following points:
- Scaffolding should always be erected on a firm, level foundation.
- If there is any risk to the public, schedule scaffolding work for quiet times or get a highway closure your local council.
- It is dangerous to erect scaffolding too near power lines. Your local power company can temporally move or protect cables but you will need to organise this well in advance.
- There must be suitably strong barriers in place if someone could fall more than two metres.
- in order to avoid building waste falling on passers-by, keep scaffold boards clear and provide protective catch netting if necessary.
- Ladders should be strong, secure and in good condition, domestic ladders are generally not suitable. Make sure that they are long enough and securely fixed for safety’s sake!
Heavy or bulky loads shouldn't be carried up and down ladders. Make sure a hoist is available for heavy or large awkward loads.
Make sure that scaffolding structures are checked weekly, and inspected after alterations, damage and extreme weather conditions. Make sure that it is recorded that you have an appointed person responsible for doing this – even if it is you.
Components should never be removed out of position for any reason whatsoever. Even on a temporary basis.
Remember – when it comes to scaffolding – safety first, last and always!
A good place to start looking for a hire company is your Local Council or authority. They may have a list of approved hire companies and you will need to contact them to find out. Remember – your Local Authority will not be able to recommend a particular company as such, but you should be able to make sure that it is am approved company.
In this way you can help to make sure that you employ a qualified builder or scaffolding company to carry out the erection of scaffolding. Again, as working off scaffolding can be a hazardous occupation, leave any building work to the professionals and a qualified builder to do any related building work.
Scaffolding licences
Your scaffolding may need a license. It is the responsibility of the builder or scaffolding Hire Company to get a licence for any scaffolding that is put up on the highway (this includes the pavement). However, you need to be clear that it is your responsibility to check they have this and that it does not run out before the building work is finished.
You can always contact your local authority to apply for more information as to if you need a license and what to do about this.
Safety
Safety is of prime importance when erecting or using scaffolding. Employing qualified people to erect your scaffolding and carry out building work should help to make sure your building site is a safe place. However you should discuss safety issues with the person or company you employ. In particular, you will need to be aware of the following points:
- Scaffolding should always be erected on a firm, level foundation.
- If there is any risk to the public, schedule scaffolding work for quiet times or get a highway closure your local council.
- It is dangerous to erect scaffolding too near power lines. Your local power company can temporally move or protect cables but you will need to organise this well in advance.
- There must be suitably strong barriers in place if someone could fall more than two metres.
- in order to avoid building waste falling on passers-by, keep scaffold boards clear and provide protective catch netting if necessary.
- Ladders should be strong, secure and in good condition, domestic ladders are generally not suitable. Make sure that they are long enough and securely fixed for safety’s sake!
Heavy or bulky loads shouldn't be carried up and down ladders. Make sure a hoist is available for heavy or large awkward loads.
Make sure that scaffolding structures are checked weekly, and inspected after alterations, damage and extreme weather conditions. Make sure that it is recorded that you have an appointed person responsible for doing this – even if it is you.
Components should never be removed out of position for any reason whatsoever. Even on a temporary basis.
Remember – when it comes to scaffolding – safety first, last and always!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
The Use of Scaffolding in Construction
Scaffolding is a temporary structure that is erected for use in the construction of either industrial or residential buildings. It allows for convenient working platforms that can reach many meters high. Aluminium Scaffolding is necessary, because even if you were to use a tall ladder, a ladder will not provide the same level of stability. A ladder would not be very useful on a forty-story high rise building! Only with scaffolding can you safely reach those heights. On scaffolding you will have a large platform for your construction tools and a more usable workspace. The platform will need to be surrounded by guardrails for extra safety.
Scaffolding is fairly easy to erect and shorter towers can even be set up by two unskilled people. In most instances though, when scaffolding is being used on the construction or remodeling of a tall building, only trained professionals are allowed to erect the towers. 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.
In most cases scaffolding will be constructed out of steel pipes and wooden platforms. In some Asian countries, bamboo is still used to erect scaffolding. This is because bamboo is more cost-efficient and also readily available. There are certain weight restrictions for different types of scaffolding, and certain ratios of the steel pipe width and height to each other. If the safe base-to-height ratio is exceeded, the scaffolding should be tied with scaffold tubes and fittings. Each individual scaffolding tower will be its own structure, but it will be tied and connected to its neighboring towers for more security.
Here are some safety precautions to adhere to when using scaffolding:
When relocating towers, care must always be taken to ensure that the tower will remain upright. Particular caution must be exercised when moving the scaffolding tower over an uneven surface, as this may cause it to fall. No equipment should be left on the scaffolding platform whilst you are moving it. If the equipment falls it could injure someone standing below, and the weight of the equipment could also make the scaffolding less sturdy.
The tower should always be tied to the building in questionable weather conditions. Extreme caution should be exercised when there are high winds, as this could cause the scaffolding to move and sway. If the tower is not tall enough for its purpose, rather erect a taller structure of scaffolding. Placing boxes or ladders on top of scaffolding to gain extra height is extremely dangerous.
When scaffolding is erected, be it for industrial use or residential, the size and shape of the building must be taken into consideration. A trained contractor who specializes in scaffolding is always ideal, because they will be able to determine exactly what size of scaffolding. They will draw up a scaffolding construction and installation plan that is tailor-made for your building requirements.
Scaffolding is fairly easy to erect and shorter towers can even be set up by two unskilled people. In most instances though, when scaffolding is being used on the construction or remodeling of a tall building, only trained professionals are allowed to erect the towers. 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.
In most cases scaffolding will be constructed out of steel pipes and wooden platforms. In some Asian countries, bamboo is still used to erect scaffolding. This is because bamboo is more cost-efficient and also readily available. There are certain weight restrictions for different types of scaffolding, and certain ratios of the steel pipe width and height to each other. If the safe base-to-height ratio is exceeded, the scaffolding should be tied with scaffold tubes and fittings. Each individual scaffolding tower will be its own structure, but it will be tied and connected to its neighboring towers for more security.
Here are some safety precautions to adhere to when using scaffolding:
When relocating towers, care must always be taken to ensure that the tower will remain upright. Particular caution must be exercised when moving the scaffolding tower over an uneven surface, as this may cause it to fall. No equipment should be left on the scaffolding platform whilst you are moving it. If the equipment falls it could injure someone standing below, and the weight of the equipment could also make the scaffolding less sturdy.
The tower should always be tied to the building in questionable weather conditions. Extreme caution should be exercised when there are high winds, as this could cause the scaffolding to move and sway. If the tower is not tall enough for its purpose, rather erect a taller structure of scaffolding. Placing boxes or ladders on top of scaffolding to gain extra height is extremely dangerous.
When scaffolding is erected, be it for industrial use or residential, the size and shape of the building must be taken into consideration. A trained contractor who specializes in scaffolding is always ideal, because they will be able to determine exactly what size of scaffolding. They will draw up a scaffolding construction and installation plan that is tailor-made for your building requirements.
The Reliable Scaffolding Company – Turbo International
You may or may not be aware of the fact that the number one killer on the job site is falls from heights. Many times, this comes about as a result of faulty scaffolding or scaffolding that was erected in properly. That is one of the reasons why Turbo International is called upon so frequently, because of their impeccable record of safety and their keen desire to provide their customers with exactly what they need.
One of the unique things about Turbo International is the fact that they employ their own H&S advisors and they are constantly improving on their scaffolding. This rolls over to the job that they perform for you and for every 10 employees that they have erecting and working on scaffolding, they have a minimum of one supervisor. When it comes time to trust someone to give you the Aluminium scaffolding that you need on your job, Turbo International is there to provide it for you.
Of course, scaffolding is only part of what this company does and they are well known for some of their other tasks that they do as well.
Brickwork is something else that Turbo International is able to take care of for you and to provide you with on-the-job experience that surpasses many of the other brick workers out there. As a matter of fact, they are well-known for their excellence and 82% of all people who use Turbo International return to use them again. If you happen to need bricks laid at a height, you're also in luck because they will be able to erect their own scaffolding and to maintain both the safety of their bricklayers and the safety of their scaffolding to all the latest health and safety code regulations.
Passive fire protection and asbestos removal are two of the other things that can be handled by Turbo International. Instead of having your own crew take care of these problems, you can hire Turbo International as a contractor and let their professionals do the job for you. In either case, they will be able to tell you exactly what is needed in order for you to get the job that you are looking to get. They will also be able to provide you with the manpower and the knowledge necessary to make sure that it is done properly.
Of course, Turbo International is also capable of taking care of things such as industrial coatings, building, civil and several different types of insulation, including thermal, cryogenic and acoustic. They will always be known, however, for their safety and ability to provide you with professional service, regardless of the job that you want them to do.
One of the unique things about Turbo International is the fact that they employ their own H&S advisors and they are constantly improving on their scaffolding. This rolls over to the job that they perform for you and for every 10 employees that they have erecting and working on scaffolding, they have a minimum of one supervisor. When it comes time to trust someone to give you the Aluminium scaffolding that you need on your job, Turbo International is there to provide it for you.
Of course, scaffolding is only part of what this company does and they are well known for some of their other tasks that they do as well.
Brickwork is something else that Turbo International is able to take care of for you and to provide you with on-the-job experience that surpasses many of the other brick workers out there. As a matter of fact, they are well-known for their excellence and 82% of all people who use Turbo International return to use them again. If you happen to need bricks laid at a height, you're also in luck because they will be able to erect their own scaffolding and to maintain both the safety of their bricklayers and the safety of their scaffolding to all the latest health and safety code regulations.
Passive fire protection and asbestos removal are two of the other things that can be handled by Turbo International. Instead of having your own crew take care of these problems, you can hire Turbo International as a contractor and let their professionals do the job for you. In either case, they will be able to tell you exactly what is needed in order for you to get the job that you are looking to get. They will also be able to provide you with the manpower and the knowledge necessary to make sure that it is done properly.
Of course, Turbo International is also capable of taking care of things such as industrial coatings, building, civil and several different types of insulation, including thermal, cryogenic and acoustic. They will always be known, however, for their safety and ability to provide you with professional service, regardless of the job that you want them to do.
Scaffolding – the Basic Elements
A scaffold is a temporary platform, either sustained from below or suspended from above, which provides support for construction workers when taking on tasks at high levels above ground. Whether you’re planning to build a 10-story building or just do some structural home renovations, having reliable high quality Aluminium scaffolding is the key to getting the job done quickly. A scaffold will provide the support and safety your workers need to complete the construction as planned. Dragon Scaffolding Manufacturer Limited is a leading scaffold system manufacturer and exporting company, providing all the related products you might need.
Scaffolding is an indispensable piece of temporary framework in any construction job. Used to support people and materials, it represents a key element in building a structure and contributes to the safety of the workers. Scaffolds usually consist of a modular system of steel pipes, although they can be constructed from various other materials, such as timber. The purposes a scaffold system may serve are numerous, including the construction of commercial buildings, homes, renovations and even decoration jobs. At dragonscaffolding.com you will find a wide variety of scaffold accessories and products for your construction project.
Some of the most important elements of a scaffold system are the standards, the ledgers and the transoms. The standards, or the so-called uprights, are vertical tubes that serve the purpose of transferring the mass of the structure to the ground. A base plate sustains the standards and uniformly spreads the load, providing stability to the structure. The ledgers are horizontal tubes which make the connections between the standards. Finally, the transoms are placed on top of the ledgers. There are two main types of transoms: the main transoms – are meant to hold the standards in place and support the boards – and the intermediate transoms – structures placed between the main transoms for extra support.
Statistics show that construction workers spend 65% of their time on scaffolding, at high levels above the ground. Therefore, a properly built scaffold system is crucial to avoiding any work accidents. No matter what type of scaffolding you’re planning to use, the starting level is extremely important. For instance, when constructing on a soft surface such as sand, placing smaller pieces of plywood is better than using a larger pad, especially if the ground is not perfectly leveled. Another trick that contributes to the scaffold system’s stability is adding some extra diagonal bracing that pulls a section tighter onto an already existing bracing.
There’s no chance you’ll ever get a construction project completed without proper scaffolding. The scaffolds you choose should correspond to the specific working environment and meet all the standard safety requirements. A properly manufactured scaffold system will keep your workers safe and help you get the project done in the quickest amount of time. At dragonscaffolding.com you can order hundreds of high quality scaffolding products.
Scaffolding is an indispensable piece of temporary framework in any construction job. Used to support people and materials, it represents a key element in building a structure and contributes to the safety of the workers. Scaffolds usually consist of a modular system of steel pipes, although they can be constructed from various other materials, such as timber. The purposes a scaffold system may serve are numerous, including the construction of commercial buildings, homes, renovations and even decoration jobs. At dragonscaffolding.com you will find a wide variety of scaffold accessories and products for your construction project.
Some of the most important elements of a scaffold system are the standards, the ledgers and the transoms. The standards, or the so-called uprights, are vertical tubes that serve the purpose of transferring the mass of the structure to the ground. A base plate sustains the standards and uniformly spreads the load, providing stability to the structure. The ledgers are horizontal tubes which make the connections between the standards. Finally, the transoms are placed on top of the ledgers. There are two main types of transoms: the main transoms – are meant to hold the standards in place and support the boards – and the intermediate transoms – structures placed between the main transoms for extra support.
Statistics show that construction workers spend 65% of their time on scaffolding, at high levels above the ground. Therefore, a properly built scaffold system is crucial to avoiding any work accidents. No matter what type of scaffolding you’re planning to use, the starting level is extremely important. For instance, when constructing on a soft surface such as sand, placing smaller pieces of plywood is better than using a larger pad, especially if the ground is not perfectly leveled. Another trick that contributes to the scaffold system’s stability is adding some extra diagonal bracing that pulls a section tighter onto an already existing bracing.
There’s no chance you’ll ever get a construction project completed without proper scaffolding. The scaffolds you choose should correspond to the specific working environment and meet all the standard safety requirements. A properly manufactured scaffold system will keep your workers safe and help you get the project done in the quickest amount of time. At dragonscaffolding.com you can order hundreds of high quality scaffolding products.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Expanding Your Resources Through the Use of a Scaffolding Company
All contractors who have to handle large-scale jobs realize that it is simply not possible for them to manage every aspect of those jobs. As a matter of fact, doing this is a sure way of keeping us behind on any project that we try to do. This is not only true of everything that needs to be done on the ground, it is also true when it comes to scaffolding erectors. That is why it is important for you to hire a scaffolding company that is going to have your best interests in mind. What different things should you be looking for when it comes to hiring one of the scaffolding contractors?
First of all, you need to make sure that any scaffold company that you are looking at is going to be reliable. The last thing that you want to have happen is for a crew to be down as a result of your scaffolding contractor not showing up on time. The best that I have found in this particular regard is All Task Scaffolding, simply because they guarantee that they are going to be on the job within two hours after you call them. This can really take a lot of the responsibility off of you and place it on the subcontractor, where it should be.
Scaffold safety is also a major concern of anybody that is hiring one of these contractors. This is especially the case if there is going to be a lot of scaffolding that is erected on the job site. Scaffolding health and safety is a major concern of anybody that has to deal with this on the job site. That is why your scaffolding contractor should be able to design a scaffolding system that will work well and to keep safety in mind in everything that they do. This can decrease liability on your part and keep a job running smoothly.
The ability to do scaffold inspections is also very important and something that should be taken into consideration when hiring a scaffolding contractor. There are different regulations that are in place and in order to make sure that everything is in compliance and your scaffolding company should have people dedicated to this particular aspect of the job. Having scaffolding that is out of compliance is going to cause unnecessary delays of the job that you are working on and is one thing that most contractors find unacceptable.
Finally, you should make sure that your scaffolding contractor has your best interests in mind. Even being able to choose between the particular scaffolding design systems, such as cup lock scaffolding or layher scaffolding is going to make a large difference in how well the system goes together. Choose somebody that has experience on their side and is going to be able to make sure that your job runs smoothly from beginning to end.
First of all, you need to make sure that any scaffold company that you are looking at is going to be reliable. The last thing that you want to have happen is for a crew to be down as a result of your scaffolding contractor not showing up on time. The best that I have found in this particular regard is All Task Scaffolding, simply because they guarantee that they are going to be on the job within two hours after you call them. This can really take a lot of the responsibility off of you and place it on the subcontractor, where it should be.
Scaffold safety is also a major concern of anybody that is hiring one of these contractors. This is especially the case if there is going to be a lot of scaffolding that is erected on the job site. Scaffolding health and safety is a major concern of anybody that has to deal with this on the job site. That is why your scaffolding contractor should be able to design a scaffolding system that will work well and to keep safety in mind in everything that they do. This can decrease liability on your part and keep a job running smoothly.
The ability to do scaffold inspections is also very important and something that should be taken into consideration when hiring a scaffolding contractor. There are different regulations that are in place and in order to make sure that everything is in compliance and your scaffolding company should have people dedicated to this particular aspect of the job. Having scaffolding that is out of compliance is going to cause unnecessary delays of the job that you are working on and is one thing that most contractors find unacceptable.
Finally, you should make sure that your scaffolding contractor has your best interests in mind. Even being able to choose between the particular scaffolding design systems, such as cup lock scaffolding or layher scaffolding is going to make a large difference in how well the system goes together. Choose somebody that has experience on their side and is going to be able to make sure that your job runs smoothly from beginning to end.
Scaffolding Services in Australia
Scaffolding is a provisional platform, either constant from below or suspended from above, which provides support for construction workers when taking on tasks at high levels above ground. Whether you’re planning to build a 10-story building or just do some structural home renovations, having reliable high quality scaffolding is the key to getting the job done quickly. A scaffold will provide the support and safety your workers need to complete the construction as planned.
Scaffolding Australia has become an increasing necessity in the transformation of the country into a first world entity with a thriving infrastructure of impressive buildings, busy freeways, massive sports stadiums and world-leading industry.
Scaffolding services are required for a variety of projects taking place on a daily basis in Australia. Quality products and experienced scaffolding service providers are becoming sought after in the wake of rapid growth and construction taking place in the country.
Many providers of scaffolding services in Australia use scaffolding systems such as Metri-Form formwork systems, Self-Lock towers and Kwik-stage systems. These scaffolding systems provide contractors with a lot of benefits due to their increased safety, easy assembly and dismantling and lesser need for manpower. These systems lower construction costs due to the decreased amount of manpower and time needed in their use.
Scaffolding and formwork is a key element of the construction industry. With the use of scaffolding and formwork, incredible structures with modern and complex architecture are able to be constructed.
Scaffolding is used to create the support for formwork to be completed in building construction, as the scaffolding provides a medium for the concrete of the formwork to set. Scaffolding services are also used as a support structures for workers to access parts of the building which are difficult and dangerous to reach, such as alongside buildings at extremely high elevations.
Whether used to create formwork, to renovate buildings, to provide access ramps, stages, signage towers and temporary structures for important events, for use on film sets scaffolding Australia is a necessity. With the versatile use of scaffolding, the true potential of Australia can be reached.
Scaffolding Australia are in high demand as scaffolding services are required to keep the city in world-class condition. Through the use of construction scaffolding and other temporary structures created by scaffolding the true potential of Australia can be reached.
Scaffolding Australia has become an increasing necessity in the transformation of the country into a first world entity with a thriving infrastructure of impressive buildings, busy freeways, massive sports stadiums and world-leading industry.
Scaffolding services are required for a variety of projects taking place on a daily basis in Australia. Quality products and experienced scaffolding service providers are becoming sought after in the wake of rapid growth and construction taking place in the country.
Many providers of scaffolding services in Australia use scaffolding systems such as Metri-Form formwork systems, Self-Lock towers and Kwik-stage systems. These scaffolding systems provide contractors with a lot of benefits due to their increased safety, easy assembly and dismantling and lesser need for manpower. These systems lower construction costs due to the decreased amount of manpower and time needed in their use.
Scaffolding and formwork is a key element of the construction industry. With the use of scaffolding and formwork, incredible structures with modern and complex architecture are able to be constructed.
Scaffolding is used to create the support for formwork to be completed in building construction, as the scaffolding provides a medium for the concrete of the formwork to set. Scaffolding services are also used as a support structures for workers to access parts of the building which are difficult and dangerous to reach, such as alongside buildings at extremely high elevations.
Whether used to create formwork, to renovate buildings, to provide access ramps, stages, signage towers and temporary structures for important events, for use on film sets scaffolding Australia is a necessity. With the versatile use of scaffolding, the true potential of Australia can be reached.
Scaffolding Australia are in high demand as scaffolding services are required to keep the city in world-class condition. Through the use of construction scaffolding and other temporary structures created by scaffolding the true potential of Australia can be reached.
All about Scaffolding and their safety measures
Scaffolding is a provisional framework inside a building to hold up construction and repair of buildings and structures. Scaffolding is one of the main necessities in any construction field. Let it be large structures or smaller homes, Scaffolding is a necessary part. In
Scaffolding works are enduring to certain safety compulsions and the bare minimum requirements are set out by the authorities. The primary elements of basic scaffolds are: - Ledgers, Standards and Transoms.
Standards are perpendicular tubes which are used to relocate the entire weight of the structure to the floor where the scaffold rests. These kinds of Scaffolds are also called uprights. Ledgers are flat poles used to connect between standards. Transoms are always kept in the way which makes the right angle with the ledgers. It is an ordinary practice to place main transoms next to the standards to grasp the standards in place and to supply extra support to the boards. Main transoms will be associated by transitional transoms to supply extra support to the boards over and above the scaffoldings.
Following are some safety measures to adhere to when using scaffolding:
When moving towers, care must always be taken to ensure that the tower will remain upright. Particular concern must be taken when moving the scaffolding tower over a rough surface, as this may cause it to fall. No equipment should be left on the scaffolding platform at the same time as you are moving it. If the equipment falls it could damage or harm someone standing beneath, and the weight of the equipment could also make the scaffolding less powerful.
The tower should always be tied to the building in dubious weather conditions. Acute concern should be taken when there are high winds, as this could cause the scaffolding to move and bend. If the tower is not tall enough for its purpose, rather erect a taller structure of scaffolding. Inserting boxes or a ladder or any heavy equipment on top of scaffolding to gain extra height is very dangerous.
When scaffolding is upright, be it for industrial use or residential, the size and shape of the building must be taken into deliberation. A trained contractor who specializes in scaffolding is always ideal, because they will be able to decide accurately what size of scaffolding. They will draw up a scaffolding construction and installation plan that is customized for your building necessities.
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