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Scaffold Tags for Sale
Make safety a top priority and keep your scaffolding OSHA compliant with our scaffold tags. Use these scaffold tags show your scaffolding has been inspected by a competent person, keep a record of inspection and to keep other trades off your scaffolding when you are not on site or when the scaffolding is being constructed.
Red Scaffold Tag Holder
Green Scaffold Tag
How to Use Scaffolding Tags
Our scaffold tags consist of a holder and a green insert. The holder attaches
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May 16th 2023
OSHA Competent Person and Scaffold Tag Requirements
OSHA Competent Person Requirements
When working on scaffolding, adhering to OSHA regulations is crucial for ensuring safety and compliance. Two key elements in meeting these requirements are having an OSHA competent person on-site and using scaffold tags for tracking inspections.
What is an OSHA Competent Person?
An OSHA competent person is someone who knows the OSHA regulations regarding scaffolding and can insure that scaffolding is built safely and per regulations and who will check the s
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May 16th 2023
Wall Braces for Sale or Rent - B4 and B5
Wall Braces for Rent or Sale
Sizes B4 and B5
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Wall Braces For Your Construction Project
Many construction projects, in particular masonry projects, require wall braces. This is especially true when constructing big box stores, tilt wall buildings, large concrete forms, or constructing long masonry walls. These walls must be braced until they can be tied into structural elements of
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May 16th 2023
Stair Towers vs Scaffold Ladders | Southwest Scaffolding
Stair Towers vs. Scaffold Ladder - Which to Use?
When it comes to accessing scaffolding platforms, contractors increasingly favor stair towers over traditional ladders. But which is the better choice for your project? Both scaffold ladders and stair towers have unique advantages depending on the job’s specific needs. Here’s a breakdown of their benefits to help you decide.
Advantages of Stair Towers
Enhanced Safety
Stair towers significantly improve safety. According to the Bureau o
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May 16th 2023
Stair Tower to Access a Scaffolding Platform
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
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May 16th 2023