![]() ![]() Maintain your body as close to the frame as possible. This means that one hand and two feet, or one foot and two hands, must contact the scaffold. When climbing the scaffolding, always keep a three-point grip. If you fall while wearing a safety harness, you could drag the entire platform with you, endangering everyone working on it. However, safety guards are not necessary when working on any scaffolding. Installing guardrails is the best way to avoid accidentally stepping off the edge of the platform. Slide the scaffold about 14 inches from the wall before installing the planks. Put the other frame in place and attach the cross braces to it (below). It should stand upright with the support of the cross braces (above). Install both cross braces on the same frame. ![]() Install the wheels or base jacks first, so you don’t have to lift the whole scaffold to push them in. This will keep the scaffolding square and stable. If you are working on wheels, install a diagonal “gooser” brace. If this is not possible, especially if you are working in the middle of a ladder frame, install another plank higher up to create a protective barrier. This creates a larger working area and reduces the risk of falling. If possible, cover the entire width of the scaffold with planks. Frames that extend out from the side of the bed can be dangerous if someone is walking next to a truck. It is best to have everything as low as possible, so parts don’t get blown or bounced out. Avoid putting scaffolding frames on the side of the bed. Place the planks, the support plates and the bases between the wheel bases on the bottom and put the frames on top. Whether you are replacing light bulbs in a sky warehouse or replacing the windows in a two-story home, here is how to use scaffolds to get things done off the ground safely. ![]()
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