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Painters Scaffolding - Scaffold Options for Your Next Painting Project
Types of Painters Scaffolding
If you have a painting project where tall walls are ceilings are involved, you have plenty of access options to get your job done efficiently and within budget. This articles is going to cover some of the different types of painters scaffolding designed specifically for interior painting projects. Painters scaffolding is usually not required to hold a lot of weight and there is more emphasis on ease of use and the ability to set up and move it quickly and the ab
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May 16th 2023
Stair Towers vs Scaffold Ladders | Southwest Scaffolding
Stair Towers vs. Scaffold Ladder - Which to Use?
We have noticed a trend over the last year where contractors are turning to stairs in lieu of ladders to access their scaffolding.
Advantages of Stair TowersEnhanced SafetyStair towers significantly improve safety. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1/7th of all fatal fall injuries are from falls off ladders. Stairs provide fall protection with side rails extending all the way up, minimizing the risk of fatal accidents. Unlike la
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May 16th 2023
Brick Dolly / Brick Cart for Sale by Southwest Scaffolding
SWS-ST202B Brick and Block Dolly for Sale.Also called a brick cart, this cart will allow you to carry cubes of brick and block on your masonry project in places where a forklift is unavailable. The round hoes on the cart are slots for the forks and offer many different configuration options. The cart comes with two sets of forks of different lengths.GET A QUOTEBrick Dolly SpecificationsLoad Capacity: 600 lbsLength" 30"Height: 53"Empty Weight: 115 lbsComes with two 8" forks and two 15" forks
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May 16th 2023
Scaffolding ,How High Can You Go?
Construction scaffolding is a vital and necessary tool in the construction industry. It is a temporary structure that elevates workers and materials to specific heights during construction work. Scaffolding is required to provide a safe and stable platform for the workers to carry out their tasks. There are different types of construction scaffolding, and each type has a different height limit. In this article, we will discuss the different types of scaffolding and how high you can go with
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May 12th 2023
Ins and outs of scaffolding safety
Scaffolding is a crucial tool for many construction projects, providing workers with a safe and stable platform to reach high-up areas. However, it's important to keep in mind that scaffolding can be dangerous if not erected, used, and maintained correctly. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at the ins and outs of scaffolding safety and provide some tips for staying safe on the job.
Firstly, it's important to ensure that any scaffolding on the job site is properly erected. This means t
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May 12th 2023