Scaffolding brings convenience and safety to complete a project. When you choose the right scaffolding, it can protect you and others from falls, as well as, from the aftermath of dropped equipment. A fall from 4 metres can inflict substantial harm, and most scaffolds have features that can avert this from taking place. Moreover, the handiness of having all your equipment and materials on a scaffold deck saves your precious time and energy as it eliminates the need to climb up and down the ladders for power drills and hammers.
However, selecting the right scaffolding needs some information about what’s available.
Some tradespeople have to move between jobs, thus they require mobile scaffolding that can be effortlessly moved from one site to another wherein Kwikstage comes in handy. A single person can conveniently put it into place, as well as, it can be flat-packed. Though limited to 1.2 metres in height, it’s perfect for painting, plastering or cleaning, making it one of the most flexible scaffolds that you can get your hands on. Besides, Kwikstage can be used as a workbench or transport trolley when not carrying out its intended function. Kwikstage scaffolding is available only here in Australia.
Well, not all scaffolding is made of metal – you also get fibreglass scaffolds, which again is only available here in Australia. Fibreglass is non-conductive and safer to use especially if you’re working with electricity sources or near them. Moreover, fibreglass is incredibly lightweight and transportable, which is it’s another big advantage. It can be moved by placing it on the back of a small truck or trailer and requires less strength to carry and assemble. Regardless of the scaffold type you select, you’re increasing the safety and the handiness with which your personnel can work.
One of the widely used scaffolding materials is aluminium because it offers a well-built and dependable platform. It is used for plastering, painting, builders, ceiling and plumbing installers. As per the type of project you’re working on, you’ll be able to find aluminium scaffolding to suit your precise needs. Besides, you can select a single width or double width scaffold per your requirements. In case, the work surface is liberal or over a couple of people are working at the same time then double width is quite useful.
This tall, narrow and simple to erect scaffold is also known by its brand name “Mi Tower”. If you need to work in tight spaces up to 3.9m standing height then this scaffold is perfect. One person can easily erect and pull it down, and it can be used on stairs and in lift wells seamlessly. It’s easy to assemble because unlike other scaffolds, MiTower’s braces come attached; whereas, in other kinds of the scaffold, braces should be attached by hand. Moreover, MiTower is compact and simple to transport because it collapses to form its trolley.
Scaffolding has a huge range to offer including:
Thus, for the utmost safety and working comfort of your employees, ensure to pick the right scaffold that best suits your project’s scope of work.
