Have you observed that wherever construction work is going on, scaffolding is a common sight? Well, many people might not be even aware of their crucial role. There are also many false ideas concerning how scaffolding is used. In this post, we’ll clarify the three major uses of scaffolding.
Let’s begin with understanding scaffolding…
Scaffolding is a temporary structure that’s mounted outside a building or property. Scaffolding structures are manufactured from wooden planks and metal poles, and they are available in diverse formations and shapes depending on the work that’s required to be performed. During the entire duration of the project, workers will be able to stand and move on the structure to perform their job.
3 Major Uses of Scaffolding
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Greater Accessibility & Convenience
If you want to work on a multi-storied building then without scaffolding it can be hard to access the upper floors. Ladders are often not adequately long or can become risky when extended to great heights. When you install scaffolding, not only will it facilitate workers to easily reach all parts of the building but also allow them to move across a wall smoothly or move higher up without any risks. Besides, workers can access the same spaces together, facilitating for greater teamwork possibilities.
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Safety at Height
Safety is crucial when working at height. As scaffolding consists of flat spaces that are more secure than sloped roofs, it provides workers with a firm base to balance on. For extra grip and support, scaffolding provides handrails that are perfect and very helpful especially, when a worker is about to lose his footing, he can hold on to the handrails and be safe. Compared to using a ladder, using a quality scaffolding structure is safer. Even dependable ladders are more vulnerable to moving and imbalance than a scaffolding structure that’s professionally installed.
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Effective Placement
Balancing on a ladder is not only risky but also unproductive. The position construction workers have to maintain is often not practical and restricts the type of work they can perform. Scaffolding provides fine positioning — that means workers can get as near or as far from different places of the building, facilitating them to perform repairs and other tasks at the most desirable capacity.
Do you want to know more about height safety and scaffolding choices for your upcoming construction project? Well, right away contact us at Turbo Scaffolding on 02 9725 5233, and we’ll be more than happy to assist you in the right direction.
