Sound Design
The scaffold should be capable of supporting its own weight and at least four times the maximum intended load to be applied or transmitted to the scaffold and components.
The scaffold should be capable of supporting at least four times the maximum intended load.
Suspension ropes should be capable of supporting six times the maximum intended load. Guardrails should be able to withstand at least 200 pounds of force on the top rail and 100 pounds on the midrail. On complex systems, the services of an engineer may be needed to determine the loads at particular points.
Selecting the Right Scaffold for the Job
You cannot contract away the responsibility for selecting the right scaffold for your job. But if you do contract for scaffolding:
- Choose a scaffold supplier, rental agency and/or erector who is thoroughly knowledgeable about the equipment needed and its safe use.
- Obtain the owner's manual prepared by the scaffolding manufacturer, which states equipment limitations, special warnings, intended use, and maintenance requirements.
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1-9. How much weight should a scaffold be able to support?
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