Supported Scaffold Safety Basics - English

Principles of design

• The handling normally associated with scaffolding.

• Erection of scaffolding.

• The safety of persons using the scaffold.

• The scaffolds fitness for its intended purpose.

• Integrity of structural members.

• Scaffold components.

• Rigidity of the supporting structure.

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General Requirements of Single-point Adjustable:

• The scaffold is accessible to rescuers.

• The scaffold is positioned so swinging cannot bring it into contact with other surfaces. 

• The rigging has been designed by a qualified person.

• The support rope is protected from rubbing during direction changes.

• When combining two single-point scaffolds to form a two-point suspension system.

• The supporting rope between the scaffold.

• The suspension device must be kept vertical unless:

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Typical Applications in scaffolding:

• Temporary buildings

• Stunt towers & ramps

• Viewing platforms

• Climbing & abseil walls

• Brand walls 

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