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  Most of the accidents that occur while working on scaffolding are avoidable. Those who get more comfortable with the scaffolds are the ones that are most upset when they get hurt. The right training and constant awareness are necessary to guarantee scaffold safety. When working with scaffolding, there are different types of risks, which you need to avoid and these include the following: The Falling of debris and tools The Collapse of Scaffolding Falling from heights Overloading Electrocution through overhead lines 1. INSPECT SCAFFOLDING Do’s Ensure a professionally qualified person inspects the base work on which the scaffold is grounded and properly matches the structure. If you desire to work with complete peace of mind, then make sure that the individual does the required checks of the ground around the structure and confirms that all nuts and bolts are regularly tightened. Don’t Never ever, make the mistake of assuming the foundation is safe all the time.  Scaffolds can ...

  In addition to construction, there is also maintenance and repair tasks when it comes to buildings. Contractors choose scaffolding systems depending on the type of work they have at hand – this article explores the options on offer. Steel Scaffolding Steel scaffolding is made up of steel tubes which makes it quite a robust scaffolding system. Such a scaffold can be used for work on a building’s exterior. It can reach great heights without affecting the safety of the scaffold, and it can also withstand harsh weather conditions. It can carry heavy loads therefore increasing efficiency and saving time. Suspended Scaffolding As the name suggests, suspended scaffolding refers to a scaffold system that hangs from the ceiling of a building. These scaffolds are normally used for interior projects, such as painting, electrical work, repairs, etc. They can reach great heights and complete the work by employing a quick and efficient scaffold that is easily adjusted according to the situatio...