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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Suspended Scaffolds: The Do’s And Dont’s
The hoisting of a suspended scaffolding and the working of scaffolders from it usually appears as an extremely daring sight from the ground. Every operation undertaken on suspended scaffoldings, be it of window washing or building exterior repair, is accompanied … Continue reading
Posted in Extreme Scaffolding, general, Scaffold Training Program, scaffolding, scaffolding guidelines
Tagged containment, erection & dismantle, hoist, post shoring, safety, scaffolding, scaffolding rentals, scaffolding repair, scaffolding sales, shoring, sidewalk canopies, stair-tower, tilt braces, wall braces, wall shoring
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Some Interesting Facts about Scaffolding
From a distance, scaffolding looks like a maze of criss-crossing steel pipes that encircles a building. But peer closely and you will realize that complex and precision engineering is at work behind the lattice. Here are some interesting facts about … Continue reading
Extreme Scaffolding
This is extreme scaffolding, but to most scaffolders it is just another day at the office. The surging waves and the strong gusts of winds are just occupational hazards that they have to contend with as part of their work. … Continue reading
Posted in Extreme Scaffolding, general
Tagged engineering, extreme scaffolding, safety, scaffolding
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Suspended Scaffolding : A Basic Requirement For Window Washing
The foremost use of suspended scaffolding is in window washing services that only professional scaffold workers can attempt. The high rise buildings and their elaborate glass panes need to be cleaned at regular intervals of time because they get covered … Continue reading
Walking The Mighty Mac On Labor Day
The Mackinac Bridge, or the Mighty Mac as it is also called, is the third largest bridge of the United States. A very heavily populated crossing this bridge connects the Mackinaw City on the south to St. Ignace on the … Continue reading
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Tagged Michigan, scaffolding, the Bridge Walk, The Mackinac Bridge, The Mighty Mac
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Scaffold Regulations Specified By OSHA
A host of regulations have been set up by OSHA in order to outline the safety standards to be maintained in scaffolding work. Here is a brief preview of the regulations since the original makes for extensive reading which is … Continue reading
What Are Stair Towers?
Most of the scaffolding structures, need internal stair towers for easy access of the heights. Complex scaffoldings are not easily navigated and stair towers work to help with that. These are created by combining high quality stair, landing and guardrail … Continue reading
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Tagged construction heights, scaffolding, scaffolding guidelines, stair towers
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Scaffolders: A Peek Into Their Rare Working Conditions
Scaffolding can be both thrilling and pleasurable a job if the workers are made to work in structures hoisted on national buildings or architectural marvels. Imagine watching the world move from an aerial perch atop the Lincoln Memorial, the US … Continue reading
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Tagged Moscow, scaffolders, scaffolding
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The Height Guard: A Tool To Edge Protection In Scaffold Work
When laborers are at work in a scaffolding set they are usually protected by a guard rail that is ideally placed at a height of two feet at each level. However, there are times when a scaffolder climbs to a … Continue reading
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Tagged edge protection, height guard, scaffolding, scaffolding guidelines
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Take a Look Beneath the Surface
Disneyland has always been a source of fun and excitement to people all over the world. This popular amusement park usually ranks at the top of the list when people are touring the US. But have you wondered about how … Continue reading
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Tagged Disneyland, scaffolding techniques, scaffoldings, tarps
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