What are Different Types of Scaffold?
Before explaining the different types of scaffolding available, it is important to understand what a scaffold is. Scaffold refers to a specific type of assembly structure, usually temporary in nature, used to support workers and materials while they build or repair a structure. Scaffolding involves sturdy connections of frames and planks by bolts and couplers, which come in many forms, depending on the size and shape of the desired framework of the scaffold. To insure safety, a scaffold should always be assembled in accordance with the designer’s instructions and the scaffold plan. Any person doing scaffolding work more than twelve feet (about 3.7 meters) above ground must hold a training and competency certificate. It can be hazardous to work upon a scaffold. Apart from the obvious potential for falls, injuries and fatalities can also occur from working too close to power lines, mixing and matching scaffold components, scaffold collapse and falling objects. When selecting a scaffold,
