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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 al …

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 keepin …

OSHA Violations are Now More Expensive For 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 …

Mortar Stand for Masonry Our mortar stand will hold your mortar boards and works either horizontally or vertically. We make our stand from tubular steel with a red powder coat finish to make sure it will withstand the elements and stress of a project. The stand is folding for easy transport and storage. The two frames are connected by a chain the keeps the frames at a 90 degree angle from each other. In addition to mortar stands, we carry mortar boards, mortar tubs and mortar mixers. GET A QUOTE …

Cross Brace Assembly on Safeway-Style Frames This video shows how to attach a cross brace assembly to our Safeway-style scaffolding frames. Pins containing the drop locks are attached to each scaffolding frame and are used to secure cross braces to the frames. The vertical distance between the drop locks determines what kind of cross brace (x-brace) to use. For instance, a 7' X 4' cross brace will put the scaffolding frames at 7' apart when the drop locks on the frames are 4' apart vertically. …