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OSHA Violations are Now More ExpensiveFor the first time since 1990, OSHA has increased it fines for serious and willful violations. The new law took effect on August 1, 2016. The maximum penalty for serious violations has been increased from $7,000 to $12,471 and the maximum penalty for willful or repeat violation has been increased from $70,000 to $124,709.Fines of this size can be devastating to small contractors, who do not have the resources to fight or pay for the fines and who have less r …

Scaffold Sheeting and Accessories now Available at Southwest Scaffolding Scaffold sheeting, mesh and accessories are now for sale! Super T Plus scaffold sheeting systems by Monarflex are easy to install, exceptionally durable and reusable. The advantage of scaffold sheeting is that it provides a weather barrier, allowing for work in wet and cold conditions while protecting the project until the outer envelope can be completed. It also increases safety and the cleanliness of the project by keep …

Side Brackets for Scaffolding Frames Side brackets are used to allow a mason or other trade to work right up against the wall of a building, they allow for free walking access along the length of the wall and allow the worker to have access to building materials behind them at waist height. These side brackets attach to the sides of scaffolding frames and are planked to provide an additional working platform, enlarge an existing working platform or to get closer to the wall. Side brackets can …

Using a Stair Tower Instead of a Ladder to Access a Scaffolding Platform We highly recommend using a stair tower to access a scaffolding platform whenever possible. We carry what is called internal stair units. These units fit on the inside of a walk-through set of scaffolding and have a 5'X7' footprint. On the first level of the stair tower, a starter bar must be placed at the bottom of the scaffolding frames where the entrance to the stairs will be. This starter bar will hold the lower part o …

Veneer Jack Scaffolding for SaleVeneer jack scaffolding that works great for reaching walls up to 8' tall. It is commonly used in residential masonry construction but its small size, portability and adjusting legs make it a great choice for many interior and exterior construction applications. The legs slide into the inside of the frame tubes. Both the legs and frames contain pin holes that allow the height to be adjusted. The frames allow for a work platform to be created on two different elev …