SCAFFOLDING SAFETY What is Scaffolding? Scaffold is an elevated temporary work platform used for supporting workers, materials and both. Parts of Scaffolding Standard Ledger Transom Cross Bracing Top Rail Mid Rail Toe Board Brick Guard Base Plate & Sole Plate Types of Scaffoldin g :- There are three basic types of scaffolds :- • Supported scaffolds , which consist of one or more platforms supported by rigid, load- bearing members, such as poles, legs, frames, outriggers, etc. • Suspended scaffolds , which are one or more platforms suspended by ropes or other non-rigid, overhead support. • Other scaffolds , principally man lifts, personnel hoists, etc., which are sometimes thought of as vehicles or machinery, but can be regarded as another type of supported scaffold. Mobile Scaffold • ...
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