Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Scaffolding for building construction, repairs

As more and more accidents are happening at job sites that use scaffolding, many contractors are steering towards buying new scaffolding, instead of buying used scaffolding. For building construction, repairs, painting, window washing, etc., you have to guarantee your workers safety.
The proper installation of scaffolding is of high importance, to allow your workers to be more supported the higher they go. They can also feel safer knowing that they are on a solid surface, and can focus more on their job and their safety. Scaffolding designs have changed throughout the years to keep workers safe. This is the most important part of any scaffolding project.
Knowing the safety demands of companies that you are working for, it is imperative that you find a scaffolding manufacturer will that has been in the business for many years, and is reputable.
Not only does the scaffolding itself have to be secure, the workers that are on the scaffolding should have the proper training to stay safe while working on the scaffolding. Without the proper scaffolding in place and the proper safety training of your employees, you may have more time loss because of accidents, thus affecting your company’s reputation.
When building the scaffolding, platforms have to be placed at different heights along the scaffolding. Of course, the best places to put them would be where the majority of the work needs to be done.
Scaffolding can either be independent scaffolding or fixed scaffolding. An independent scaffold is one that has the ability to stand on its own, safely, without support from the building. The putlog scaffold is additionally supported by connecting to the building itself. Depending on the height of the building, independent scaffolding should be tied to the building so it can remain stable, and the workers can remain safe, at any height.
As a contractor, your employees depend on you to keep them safe while working for you.

Unlike many other companies in the industry, the people at Trade Source will treat you with the utmost respect and professionalism.  They have the broadest range of equipment in the industry, and their top priorities are the safety of your employees (and you), and your complete satisfaction.