About scaffolds

A scaffold is a temporary structure to support the original structure, as well as workmen, use it as a platform to carry on construction work.

There are different types of scaffolding

1. Tubes and fittings(steel scaffolding)
2.Walkthrough frames
3. Kwik stage system
4. Ringlock


Tubes and fittings.

Traditional tubes and fitting system scaffolding, consist of steel scaffolding pipes of 48.3mm diameter x 3mm thickness and couplers of BS/EN74 that are used to join them together to form a superstructure that can either support slab, construct a scaffolding tower, scaffolding rack, facade scaffolding, stand-alone scaffolding, cantilever scaffolding, bridge scaffolding and many other more. all these designs comply to TG20:13/ BS/EN 12811 and work at height regulations.

Liberty events and contracts scaffolding offers you with traditional tubes and fittings scaffolding systems
Can also provide labor to assemble and dismantle depending on the scope of the project.




Walkthrough frames

Frame scaffolding is very commonly used in Kenya, This type of scaffolding is used for light-duty jobs such as; painting, renovations, repair work, installations, cleaning, plastering, and general maintenance, etc. This frames scaffolding can either buy or hire for local scaffolding companies in Kenya.

SCAFFOLD SAFETY TIPS

 Preventing accidents in the workplace

Workplace safety is a vital part of any working environment. Construction sites are accident prone areas but the only way to reduce the chances of the occurrence of one whether major or minor is to use preventive measures.
Some of these are:




                                                     1.Use of Personal Protective Equipment. (PPE)

PPE plays a vital role in reducing accidents/injuries or deaths when working in a construction site thus any person working in a construction site should wear proper PPE. Helmets, gloves, Safety boots, reflective clothing should be worn at all times for those working at places without the risk of falling. Scaffolders should wear harnesses, helmets, gloves safety boots and reflective clothing when working at a height above 6 feet from the ground.


                                                      2. Use of Safety signs.

Construction sites have many people from the site managers, workers to visitors. Therefore people should be notified of the risks, hazards when working on the site. This is achieved by the use of proper signs in the site. These signs help people to avoid accidents in the workplace.

3. Toolbox Talk
Every site manager/supervisor should have a toolbox talk with the workers before they start any work. These talks help them to discuss on possible risks on the workplace, where they might occur and how to prevent them from happening and in case one happens, what procedures workers may take.

Interesting Facts about #Scaffolding

• It is believed that scaffolding originated in ancient North Africa and China. 

• A greek wine cup, also known as a kylix and dating back to the fifth century, contains an image of a statue of a warrior within a scaffolding.

• Scaffolding today is mainly made of metal pipes. But in some parts of Asia, scaffolding is made of bamboo and is even used when building very tall skyscrapers.

• Until the 20th century, scaffolding was made mainly of wood. However, shortages in the supply of wood in various regions prompted manufacturers to look for other sources.

• W.A. de Vigier is credited with designing an adjustable steel prop that revolutionized scaffolding designs all over the world. This steel prop forms the basis of trench sheeting and falsework, support slab formwork, and wall formwork.

• The most famous scaffold designer in history is probably Michelangelo, the great painter, sculptor, and architect.  The scaffold that he had designed to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is a conversation piece in itself.

Contact

Lower Ground Floor, Bitha Plaza, Muranga rd

www.lecscaffolding.com

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