Types of Supported Scaffolds

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Types of Supported Scaffolds
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What is a Scaffold?

• Scaffolds are temporary structures built to help
  reach work areas that are well above ground
  level. Scaffolds can also be constructed as
  access platforms.
• There are two major categories of scaffolds as
  explained below.
• Suspended Scaffolds
• Supported Scaffolds

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Isnt a scaffold and scaffolding the same? Yes,
it is often used interchangeably and as
befitting the context requirements of a sentence.
However, scaffolding also refers to the
different parts such as platforms, poles, ropes,
wires, ties, guys, connectors, etc. that are
put together to make a scaffold. Hence, when we
speak of scaffolding, it can also mean all the
components of a scaffold.
What is Scaffolding?
Scaffolding Safety
People who work at heights will often talk about
and hear about scaffolding safety. This is
because OSHA has developed regulations and
recommendations that employers (who expect
employees to work on scaffolds) must follow. The
aim is to provide detailed guidance on the safe
and secure use of scaffolds to minimize the
hazards associated with scaffold use. For a
complete understanding of the scaffolding safety
requirements, enroll in our OSHA Scaffolding
Safety Training online course developed to meet
the criteria set out by OSHAs scaffolding
standard 29 CFR Subpart L.
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Type of Suspended Scaffolds
Two-Point Adjustable Suspension Scaffold
Single-Point Adjustable Suspension Scaffold
Catenary Scaffold
Float Scaffold
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Type of Suspended Scaffolds
Interior Hung Scaffold
Multi-level Scaffold
Multi-Point Adjustable Scaffold
Needle Beam Scaffold
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The Frame or Fabricated Frame Scaffold
Supported Scaffolds
Ladder Jack Scaffold
Mast Climber Scaffold
Mobile Scaffold
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Pump Jack Scaffold
Supported Scaffolds
Tube and Coupler Scaffold
Pole or Wood Pole Scaffold
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Specialty Supported Scaffolds
Plasterers', Decorators', and Large-Area
Scaffolds Bricklayers' Square Scaffolds Horse
Scaffolds Form Scaffolds and Carpenters' Bracket
Scaffolds Roof Bracket Scaffolds
Outrigger Scaffolds Window Jack
Scaffolds Crawling Boards (Chicken Ladders) Step,
Platform, and Trestle Ladder Scaffolds Stilts
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Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts are a form of powered mobile
scaffolds. It is a safe way for workers to reach
heights. Scissor lifts are often used in
warehousing operations, the construction
industry, retail trade, and the entertainment
industry.
Aerial Lifts An aerial lift is a platform that is
mounted on a vehicle and used to elevate people,
materials, and equipment to work at heights.
Aerial lifts can be either manually or
mechanically operated, making them mobile and
flexible for a variety of uses.
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