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Scaffolding Use in Inclement Weather - Southwest Scaffolding
I was sitting here this morning trying to decide what to write about next when a bolt of lightning struck right outside the office. We all know (or should know) we should not use scaffolding during a lightning storm, but what other weather conditions could be considered too dangerous for scaffolding use? In this blog article, we will talk about using scaffolding in different situations.
Scaffolding in Sun and Heat
In many places, Summertime is the ideal season for working outdoors. Many do
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Apr 6th 2023
Safeway Style Walk-thru Scaffolding Frames
SAFEWAY-STYLE WALK THRU SCAFFOLDING FRAMES
Walk-thru frames are great in situations where you need access to more than 10' of wall at a time. Workers can walk through the scaffolding frames and have easy access to the entire length of a wall. These frames work great standing alone or with side brackets. Our Safeway-Style frames are a tried and true scaffolding design and are compatible with all other Safeway Style Frames. These frames will take a cross brace.
SWS-620B5'X6'4" Walk-Thru / Ladder C
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Aug 31st 2022
Contract Requirements for Disaster Repair Services in Texas
Texas just experienced one of the worst arctic weather events in its history. Governor Abbott issued a statewide disaster which triggers the provisions of TBCC 58. If you are considering offering disaster repair services to those affected, here’s a friendly reminder of the additional contracting requirements needed for disaster repair that falls under the TBCC 58 rules. A contractor offering remediation services:
(a) cannot request an upfront or interim payment that exceeds the rea
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Feb 28th 2022