Many builders struggle to decide which type of scaffolding is most suited to low-rise construction projects. It’s easy to find advice for high-rise scaffolding systems, however not so easy with low-rise projects. Like all elevated work platforms, safety procedures and guarding your workers whilst onsite should be the number one priority. Even low-rise buildings require […]

Much like the hallway in your house, hiring a temporary stairtower system are important scaffolding interfaces, although they go up. Stairtowers give your workers a safe passageway to access at-heights areas. They do this through a collection of angled access aids. Basically, they are scaffolding stairs by any other name that make heights accessible tower.

If you are reading this article, you are probably about to rent a scaffolding system. You know that it is necessary to give to your workers safe access to all areas of a building during a construction project. But do you know how to be smart and safe with your future scaffolding? Here are some

Sometimes it’s necessary to remind all employers of the need to ensure that all scaffolding is safe to be used at all times to avoid tragedy.    The specific requirements for scaffold and scaffolding work are located in the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.  Scaffolding work is defined as high-risk work and divided into

Have you ever heard that mechanical drilling sound ? This kind of sound that leaves you with a headache ?  You are not even working next to it so why is it causing so much concern ? The reason is because you are walking under a scaffolding tower, in a sidewalk canopy installed to protect

Pre-fabricated scaffolding is an alternative term to modular scaffolding. It refers to a process where scaffolding parts are designed specifically to fit into a prefabricated structure.   Prefabricated Scaffolding Has Moveable Components   One of the primary benefits is that it has moveable parts that can be adapted to each different job, and a similar

Rental scaffolding should be treated with care. Frameworks and fittings should never be left in areas where they can be exposed to the elements, and they should be treated with the same respect that you would give to your own equipment. Each different aspect of the scaffolding must be checked and maintained before receipting into

Scaffolding professionals have a number of important requirements. Clearly, demonstrated capability isn’t a skill that can be learned from books – scaffolding involves complicated mechanical structures with many lives at stake. Usually, an understanding of engineering is essential for a scaffolder. Undoubtedly, it is important to be well informed on methods of protecting at-height workers

The majority of scaffolding requirements are based on Australian Standard 1576. To guarantee that scaffolding is in proper condition, there are a number of steps which must be taken. Complete Scaffold Solutions have provided you with this guide for scaffold maintenance and inspection to assist you in the future.   Scaffold Height Requirements   You

Common sense and the laws of physics mean that scaffolding assemblies cannot climb to extreme heights. The recommended safety guidelines in Australia account for this fact, and all erection teams must abide by these rules. However, there are a range of different types of scaffolding, and you can’t get away with a “one size fits