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Inspecting Scaffolding In Kent? Know The Safety Points

Almost every construction site in Kent requires scaffolding services, irrespective of its size. It acts as a temporary platform for construction workers. It even reduces labour costs and improves production. If you want to ensure the safety of the structure, make sure a competent person inspect it at fixed intervals. Few safety points you should consider while inspecting scaffolds have been stated in the slides that follow.

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Inspecting Scaffolding In Kent? Know The Safety Points

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  1. Inspecting Scaffolding In Kent KNOW THE SAFETY POINTS KNOW THE SAFETY POINTS www.jdmscaffolding.co.uk

  2. 01322 351252 Almost every construction site in Kent requires scaffolding services, irrespective of its size. It acts as a temporary platform for construction workers. It even reduces labour costs and improves production. If you want to ensure the safety of the structure, make sure a competent person inspect it at fixed intervals. Few safety points you should consider while inspecting scaffolds have been stated in the slides that follow. www.jdmscaffolding.co.uk

  3. 01322 351252 www.jdmscaffolding.co.uk info@jdmscaffolding.co.uk Access • The stairways and ladders you are using to gain access to the scaffold platforms should not make the structure unstable. • Not only should you attach the ladder securely with the scaffold but also ensure that it is at least 3 feet above the platform.

  4. Materials & Planking 01322 351252 www.jdmscaffolding.co.uk info@jdmscaffolding.co.uk • Durable metals like aluminium and stress-grade lumber should be used to make the planking used in scaffolds. • The minimum distance between the planks and their overhand supports should be 6 inches.

  5. 01322 351252 www.jdmscaffolding.co.uk info@jdmscaffolding.co.uk Guardrails • If the height of your scaffolding in Kent is more than 10 feet, guardrails should be added on all open sides or ends. • The minimum distance between the guardrail should be 8 feet and 42 inches high.

  6. 01322 351252 www.jdmscaffolding.co.uk info@jdmscaffolding.co.uk Integrity • You can maintain the structural integrity of your scaffold by preventing it from getting overloaded with construction materials or equipment. • The planks you have used in the structure should be sturdy enough to sustain the load placed on them.

  7. UX/UI OVERHAUL EMAIL AND TEXT INTEGRATION 01322 351252 www.jdmscaffolding.co.uk info@jdmscaffolding.co.uk Presentations are communication tools. Presentations are communication tools. • If the height of your scaffolding is more than 10 feet, toeboards should be added on all open sides or ends. • The toeboards should be at least 4 inches high so that construction workers can walk below the scaffolds. Toeboards

  8. ERVIN WILSON MAXENE WILKINS JULIE HOLLOWAY Businessman Blogger PR Manager WEBSITE WEBSITE Presentations are communication tools. Presentations are communication tools. Presentations are communication tools. www.jdmscaffolding.co.uk PHONE NUMBER PHONE NUMBER 01322351252 Consider the safety points stated in the previous slides during scaffold inspection and ensuring the safety of your construction site will become easier. User Testimonials EMAIL ADDRESS EMAIL ADDRESS info@jdmscaffolding.co.uk ADDRESS ADDRESS 188-192 Manor Road,Erith, Kent,DA8 2AD THANK YOU

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