Staying Safe While Working High Above The Ground


Ladders are a great way to get to the roof of a building or to reach something up high but they are not designed to be a platform to work from. If you have a job that is going to require you to work on the side of a building or other object, there are better options out there for you. Staying safe and getting the job done is important so taking the time to do it right. You can't finish the job if you get hurt halfway through it.

Raising You To New Heights

Scaffolding is one of the best options if you will be working up high for a long period of times. When it is put together properly, it forms a solid platform which you can work from. You need to use scaffolding that is build to work together. Not every piece that is out there is from the same company so there are some that just won't work with other brands. Getting two different brand could result in not being able to attach the pieces together. You don't want to find this out when you are 20 feet off the ground and trying to assemble additional levels on the scaffold.

Lumber And Platforms

When you assemble your scaffolding, it is import to use a heavy enough plank on the top to allow you to move around without fear that the board will crack or break. In most cases, a board at least a full in thing is required but heavy boards can be used if multiple people will be working in the same place at the same time. A broken board, when you are working high above the ground, can be dangerous to those on it and hu0rt bystanders in the area below the site. Either scenario is not what we want to have happened.

Strength and Weight

While the weight of the scaffolding is important, the material it is made from does matter. In most cases, it is made from tubular steel and while that is still heavier than a lot of other materials, the tubular design does help keep the weight reasonable while maintaining the strength of the material.  If the sections are being raised a long way, a crane can be used to lift and position them but making the scaffolding out of lighter materials could compromise the strength or make it unstable if more than a couple of sections are put together. Using a manufactured scaffolding is the best solution and be sure that you assemble it to the manufacturer's specifications.

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