b'not possible to tie the scaffold to a structure, a professionalN. Do install side brackets at right angles to the scaffold engineer must provide special design considerations. in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. H.The work platform must consist of a fully planked/ Only use brackets as an extension for access workplatforms. decked surface and shall have guardrails consisting of top rails, mid rails and toe boards installed on all openO. Do not use side brackets for material storage. sides. Toeboards shall be installed at the edge of all workplatforms. P. Cantilever platforms, except fabricated side brackets, I.Guardrails must be installed on all open sides of themust be designed by a professional engineer and shall be installed in accordance with suppliers/scaffold where a person can fall and should be positivelymanufacturersinstructions. connected to the standards. Midrails shall be installed equal distant between the guardrail and the platform.Q. Do obtain a stamped engineer design drawing for J.scaffold with tarpaulins or any enclosure system Always use select structural wood plank, LVL (laminated veneer lumber) or equivalent approvedattached (this imposes additional wind loading).lumber, of uniformthickness. III.SYSTEM SCAFFOLD K.Ensure that pre-manufactured steel, aluminum and A. marine board planks have a nonskid surface and theAlways check the prefabricated standard capacity load capacity rated by the manufacturer is not exceeded.based on minimum and maximum vertical brace Always ensure that the supporting hook is in place withconfigurations from the manufacturers manual and, if wind lock in the closed position. necessary, seek approved engineered drawings. L.Ensure ladders, ladder cages and rest platforms, whenB. Do follow loading criteria from the manufacturers manual to determine optimal bay size. Ensure ledgers installed on scaffolds, conform to all applicable codes. Always maintain three-point contact when climbing.are connected to standards at the desired lift height by positiveconnection. M.Modular stairways are used to gain access to workingplatforms and must be installed in accordance with theC. Do not exceed vertical spacing or lift height between manufacturers instructions.ledgers beyond 2m (6-6) in both directions. scafom-rux-northamerica.comScaffolding & Swingstage Sales and RentalB ONNYVILLE , ABE DMONTON , ABB RAMPTON , ONS ARNIA , ONR IVERSIDE, CAP ORTA LLEN , LAL AP ORTE , TXACCESS CANADA SPRING/SUMMER 2024 19'