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Scaffolding Safety: The Role of the Competent Person
Southwest Scaffolding understands that scaffolding plays a significant role in construction. However, scaffolding can also be dangerous if not used and erected safely. Therefore, Southwest Scaffolding is fully Committed to the safe use of scaffolding. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) sets the standards for construction safety in the United States. The regulations include the safe use of scaffolding, including walk-through frames, ladder frames, crank-ups, hydraulic scaffo
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Jul 16th 2024
How to Build a Scaffolding Tower
How to Build a Scaffolding Tower
We have put together a video demonstration on how to build a scaffolding tower. In this case, we are constructing a tower out of our
5X5 double ladder Safeway-style scaffold frames.The tower is two sets high with a work platform and guardrails at the top. The work platform sits at 10' 8" high. We added casters to this scaffold tower to make it mobile. Here is the video on how to build it:
Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Scaffolding TowerStep 1: A
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May 10th 2023