Posted by Clara,
To insure scaffolding equipment safety one main component that must be discussed is guard rails. It is vital that your guard rails possess the correct measurements as well as being firmly secured. Scaffolds that are higher than five feet above a surface or any distance above a body of water must have railing. The top rail must be 42-45 inches high, midrail must be half way between the top rail and platform, and must consist of 2×4 lumbers, flat bar, or pipe.Scaffolding safety requires attention to each of the different components of your scaffold in order to better understand scaffold safety procedures. By incorporating your new knowledge of scaffold support, the plane, access, and railing you will be more capable of keeping yourself and workers safe.