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604 Scaffold Safety
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Suspended Scaffolds

Float (Ship)

A float, or ship, scaffold is a suspension scaffold consisting of a braced platform resting on at least two parallel bearers extending at least 6 inches beyond the platform on both sides. The platform is hung from overhead supports by ropes of fixed length. The More information on this scaffold.

Needle Beam

This simple type of scaffold consists of a platform suspended from needle beams, usually attached on one end to a permanent structural member. More information on this scaffold.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

3-3. Which type of scaffold consists of a braced platform resting on two parallel bearers and hung from overhead supports by ropes of fixed length?