Scaffolds and Ladders

In most situations, rolling scaffold ladders need to be at least 18 inches wide. But there’s a 12-inch minimum width requirement for ladder jack scaffolds, top plate bracket scaffolds, and pump jack scaffolds. The standard doesn’t yet require roof bracket scaffolds to meet this minimum.

The main issue with regard to the safety of portable scaffolding is whether it’s safe to work on. That’s why they need to be installed by trained professionals under the supervision of a competent person and properly inspected before it’s used. It’s also important for every construction worker to wear proper protective equipment and has been trained on safe practices while working on a scaffolding ladder.

Scaffold safety is important for any construction site, because falls are a leading hazard. You always want to make sure that the scaffolding ladder has gone through a thorough safety inspection before it’s used, but here are some safety tips you should keep in mind while you’re working:

• Post a sign indicating that only authorized staff are allowed to use the scaffold.
• Make sure the scaffold is used on a hard, level surface and isn’t located closer than one meter from any slab edge, penetration, or other stepdown.
• Check the scaffold for physical defects before each use, including the access ladder.
• Make sure the scaffold is level.
• Make sure all sections are pinned or appropriately secured.
• Keep scaffold loads to a minimum (including tools and other equipment) and remove them when the scaffold isn’t being used.
• Heavy tools, equipment, and supplies should be hoisted up (instead of carried by hand).
• Leave all castors locked or chocked to prevent any possible movement.
• If it’s practical, place portable barriers and lights around the scaffold while it’s being used.
• Make sure that quadrails and toeboards are in place on every open side.
• Never move the scaffold while someone is on it.
• Secure any materials before you move a rolling scaffold.
• Remove any additional loads (including tools) after you have finished using the scaffold.

Be sure to look at what we have at Engineer Supply, so you can find a scaffolding ladder that will meet your specific needs.

A scaffolding ladder can be built up to maximum height of twelve meters and will often come with lockable wheels or casters that make it more maneuverable. Be sure to look at what we have at Engineer Supply, so you can find a rolling scaffold that’s right for you!

If you’re looking for a scaffolding ladder or some other product you can use at a construction site, Engineer Supply has everything you need. We have some of the best scaffolds on the market, and all of them are from some of the best manufacturers in the industry. Feel free to look at what we have in stock, so you can find a rolling scaffold that’s right for you!