A scaffold tower is an essential piece of equipment if you are working from height. It provides a safe and secure platform for working at height for long periods of time. For some jobs, they are superior to ladders. Firstly, because they offer more stability and secondly because there’s more room for users and their equipment.
Their versatility means that they are widely used in construction, maintenance, and for decorating and DIY projects. Every scaffold tower consists of frames, bars, and work platforms, and they come in different sizes for different jobs. But how do you use and move a scaffold tower safely? Here’s what you need to know.
Before you use a scaffold tower, here’s what you need to know:
If you’re doing a job like cleaning gutters, you’ll need to move the scaffold tower along to the next section when you’re ready. Here’s what you need to know when you’re moving a scaffolding tower:
Multipurpose ladders – you can use these for a variety of purposes and you can convert them into a work platform. However, they won’t usually give you the height that you may need for higher-level work.
Access platforms are a bit like a more sturdy version of a stepladder with a work platform at the top.
Scaffolding – you might need it for some big jobs, but always hire an experienced tradesman.
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