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Have you ever stood on a deck 5 or 6 stories above the ground and wondered, "Who invented scaffolding?". No? So It's Just me? Scaffolding has been around for a very long time. Where and when did it start being used, and how did it reach the scaffolding we see today?Ancient HistoryThere is evidence of a primitive form of scaffolding in ancient caves in France. Holes in the walls at different intervals show where they used a primitive form of frame to reach higher parts of the cave to install …

At one time, the only type of scaffold boards and planks we could use were wood-made, and even the fabricated metal planks are sometimes still called boards on the job site. Today though, we have a variety of materials that we can use, and depending on our frames and the job we are on, one type may be better than another for specific applications. Today we are going to go over the kinds of planks we use for decking and the advantages and disadvantages of each one. Scaffolding Wood Planks&nb …

Scaffolding is one of the most critical parts of a construction job, and it is estimated that about 2.3 million people use scaffolding daily on the job site. It can also be one of our most dangerous tools if not used properly. One of the ways we can keep our employees safe is by using scaffolding tags. What are scaffolding tags, and how do they keep our workers safe?  When used consistently and correctly, scaffolding tags could reduce the nearly 5000 injuries that occur yearly. Tags are u …