Who Makes Pro Series scaffolding?
Buffalo Tools
Pro-Series by Buffalo Tools 5.5-ft x 3.8-ft Steel Adjustable Rolling Scaffold with 1000 lbs. Capacity.
What is Baker staging?
Narrow frame scaffolds, also known as Baker/Perry style scaffolds, are among the most popular pieces of construction equipment. A narrow frame scaffold has wheels and is often used as a mobile scaffold with the end frame measuring 3 feet or less in width.
How high can you go with Baker scaffolding?
A typical width of a baker scaffold without outriggers installed is about 30 inches, or 2-1/2 feet, in which case the maximum height that the work platform could be placed at is 10 feet.
Why is it called Baker scaffold?
Narrow frame scaffolds are also called Baker for Perry scaffolding. Because of their small size, portability and configuration options, they can be used in many different construction and work applications. They function the same as a platform ladder and they are safer and cost less.
How many Baker scaffolds can you stack?
The Multipurpose baker style scaffolding is adjustable in 3 inch height increments and can be safely stacked up to 3 sections high (18′) with the use of outriggers and guard rail. We have thousands of satisfied customers using them in all types of applications.
Can a ladder be placed on a scaffold?
In most instances, scaffolds should be capable of supporting at least four times its maximum intended load. Don’t use boxes or ladders to increase your work height. Don’t use stilts unless the guardrails on the scaffold have been extended to a height that is equal to the height of the stilts.
How high can a free standing scaffold be?
. . . a free standing scaffold shall be considered safe when the total height is equal to or less than four times the minimum or least base dimension….OSHA.
| Model (not using outriggers) | Total height* at which restraint is required |
|---|---|
| 6-foot (29 inches wide) | over 9.668 feet |
| 7-foot (40 inches wide) | over 13.332 feet |
Is an aerial lift considered a mobile scaffold?
There are numerous types of “lifts” used in industry, and it can be confusing for employers. Per OSHA, a scissor lift is a mobile scaffold for which the platform only moves vertically. An aerial lift is any vehicle-mounted work platform that can move vertically and/or horizontally.
What is the maximum length of ladder to be used in scaffolding?
3. Single ladders longer than 30 feet shall not be used. A fixed ladder is a ladder permanently attached to a structure, building or equipment. A point to remember is that a fixed ladder, with a length of more than 20 feet to a maximum unbroken length of 30 feet shall be equipped with cages or a ladder safety device.