What type of scaffolds is prohibited?
Shore and lean-to scaffolds are strictly prohibited. Employees are prohibited from working on scaffolds covered with snow, ice, or other slippery materials – except to remove these substances. Employers must provide access when the scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access.
What is the most commonly used scaffold?
Some of the most popular types of scaffolding around the world include:
- Wooden & Bamboo Scaffolding.
- Tube & Clip Scaffolding.
- Systems Scaffolding. Cuplock Scaffolding. Kwikstage Scaffolding. Haki Scaffolding. Staircase Tower Scaffolding.
- Frame & Brace Scaffolding.
- Suspended/Swinging Scaffolding.
- Mast Climbing Scaffolding.
- Shoring.
What is bridle in scaffolding?
Bridle: This is a member used to bridge a wall opening; supports one end of the putlog at the opening.
Which type of scaffold is most frequently used in construction?
Fabricated frame scaffolds are the most common type of scaffold because they are versatile, economical, and easy to use. They are frequently used in one or two tiers by residential contractors, painters, etc., but their modular frames can also be stacked several stories high for use on large-scale construction jobs.
What are 5 types of scaffolding?
Types of scaffolding
- Single scaffolding. Single scaffolding stands parallel to a wall of a structure by using vertical supports called standards.
- Double scaffolding.
- Cantilever scaffolding.
- Suspended scaffolding.
- Trestle scaffolding.
- Steel scaffolding.
- Patented scaffolding.
- Wooden and bamboo scaffolding.
What is the 4 to 1 rule in scaffolding?
Supported scaffolds with a height-to-base ratio over 4:1 must be kept secure with guying, bracing, etc. Scaffolds should be able to hold up to four times their maximum load. Inspections must be performed before each work shift.
What is the best lumber in constructing scaffolding?
Wood, such as fir or pine, is the most common material. High-quality wooden planks, such as Kennison Forest Products solid sawn scaffold planks or sure-lam LVL (laminated veneer lumber) scaffold planks, provide durable, safe planking solutions.