A scaffolding system is an interim construction employed on construction places to support the material and workers as they fix, clean or build bridges or structures. The walkboards made of metal or wooden planks.
Planks for wood scaffolding are made from a variety of different types of wood, however construction grade lumber should not be employed. Even the most robust planks made of construction grade can cause severe harm to property or individuals. These boards are graded according to their capacity to support the load of construction, not their ability to handle the weight from machinery and people.
Since scaffolding is an integral component of this field and is a necessity that walkboards are safe. People who work regularly on scaffolding should check the planks on a regular basis to spot damage before it becomes serious.
Some builders utilize aluminum walkboards instead of the traditional wood options. If the aluminum isn’t of high quality, it could cause disastrous outcomes. The warped aluminum could create a risk of falling, or cause workers to get injured due to its extreme temperature surface. The use of wooden planks can make jobsites safer and also more economical.
OSHA Compliance
OSHA has issued strict guidelines for walking boards that are scaffolded. As of 2013, the scaffolding rule was at number three on OSHA’s list the most frequently-cited violations. OSHA claims that up to 4,500 accidents annually could be avoided by a stricter adherence to regulations regarding scaffolding.
The regulations and rules OSHA has issued go beyond the requirement that scaffolding be solid or well-constructed. OSHA has provided some guidelines on scaffolding
The lumber used for the construction must be of the Scaffold grade.
The condition of the wood should be checked as well as evaluated and upgraded as necessary
The lvl scaffold plank is not able to move more than 1/60th its length between supports
Although it’s a great beginning towards creating a safe work environment, it’s not enough to safeguard the people who are in the structure. This is why it’s crucial to choose scaffold planks that are suitable for their capacity to support the human body and its tools.
Our suppliers invest huge amounts of energy into exceeding these regulations and other requirements for compliance. Our products have been tested to ensure that they are secure enough for contractors to work effectively and efficiently complete their work. We pay attention to the smallest of details and our commitment for safety, take pride in ourselves on providing the most reliable and stable planks of wood for scaffolding in the business.
Superior Strength
Our suppliersplanks are constructed from top-quality Douglas Fir wood. Professionals in the construction industry across North America often turn to this type of wood because it’s the strongest of North American softwoods and boasts the highest strength-to-weight ratio among comparable varieties of lumber. It maintains its size and shape throughout it ages and adapts to changes in humidity, meaning that workers aren’t worried about expanding.
Conforms to OSHA/ANSI Standards
Independent Third Party Inspection of APA/EWS
ICBO 1997 Unified Building Code – Structural
Individually Tested Proofed
Custom Embossing
End Seal Color of Your Choice
Custom lengths and sizes are available.
Available in 2.1E and 2.3E
Individually Proof Loaded and Tested
(Each piece of wood is checked at every millimeter throughout this process.)
Produced in the U.S.A
Recommendations for Storage and Handling
Keep planks with similar lengths into neatly arranged bundles.
Stickers can be placed between the wet planks.
Keep bundles clean of ground in an area that has an adequate drainage. Stickers are placed on the ground as well as between bundles that are aligned vertically and spaced by no less than 8 inches from each other.
Keep the stored bundles safe from snow, rain and ground water. Let air circulate beneath the tarps.
Don’t push bundles using forklifts, or any similar heavy machinery.
Do not throw or drop planks.
Do not bounce or jump on planks.
Don’t over load planks. Check out the design Loads and the allowable spans.
Don’t use planks for formwork, mudsills ramps for wheelbarrows or any other purpose then scaffold planks.
Don’t cut or drill planks.
Check planks prior to each use.
Do not use planks that have been damaged (cut and broken, drilled, notched or gouged, dents cracks, rotted burned).
Applicable Design Standards
AS/NZS 4357: 1995 – Structural laminated wood.
ANSI A10.8 2001 Safety Requirements for scaffolding.
OSHA, Occupational Safety & Health Administration * U.S. Dept. Of Labour, Regulations (Standards 29 CFR) Scaffold
Specifications 1926 Subpart L Appendix A.
BS 195973 : 1993 Code of conduct for working and access scaffolds as well as special scaffold structures made of steel.
BS 2482: Specification of timber scaffolding boards.
Products manufactured can be able to meet FSC standards.
Test of Strength and Stiffness
LVL is regularly sampled from the production line and evaluated to determine Modulus of Elasticity as well as Modulus of Rupture according to conformity with AS/NZS 4357. Additionally,
Every scaffold plank is loaded with the Quality Control program and its stiffness is tested to confirm the claims of stiffness and strength.
To be used in conformity with OSHA
Maximum spans determined for standard live loads, in accordance with OSHA, Standard 29 CFR 1926.451 and Subpart L Appendix A.
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