What is a Scaffold?
A scaffold is an elevated, temporary work platform. There are three basic types of scaffolds:
- Supported scaffolds, which consist of one or more platforms supported by rigid, load- bearing members, such as poles, legs, frames, outriggers, etc.
- Suspended scaffolds, which are one or more platforms suspended by ropes or other non-rigid, overhead support.
- Other scaffolds, specifically man lifts, personnel hoists, etc., which are sometimes thought of as vehicles or machinery, but can be regarded as another type of supported scaffold.
We will cover the common supported and suspended scaffold types.
- Single-pole wood pole scaffolds
- Independent wood pole scaffolds
- Tube and coupler scaffolds
- Fabricated frame scaffolds
- Plasterers', decorators' and large area scaffolds
- Bricklayers' square scaffolds
- Horse scaffolds
- Form scaffolds and carpenters' bracket scaffolds
- Roof bracket scaffolds
- Outrigger scaffolds (one level)
- Pump jack scaffolds
- Ladder jack scaffolds
- Window jack scaffolds
- Crawling boards (chicken ladders)
- Step, platform and trestle ladder scaffolds
- Single-point adjustable suspension scaffolds
- Two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds
- Stonesetter multi-point adjustable suspension scaffolds
- Masons' multi-point adjustable suspension scaffolds
- Catenary scaffolds
- Float (ship) scaffolds
- Interior hung scaffolds
- Needle beam scaffolds
- Multi-level suspension scaffolds
- Mobile scaffolds
- Repair bracket scaffolds
- Stilts
- Tank builders' scaffolds
Supported Scaffold
Suspended Scaffold
Other Scaffolds
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