Masonry Magazine June 2008 Page. 18
ADJUSTABLE SCAFFOLDING
NEW AND IMPROVED
BY BRETT MARTIN
Safety gear, alternative materials and labor-saving accessories improve adjustable scaffold systems
At first glance, it may not seem a lot has changed in adjustable scaffolding. But a closer look reveals that accessories and equipment are making scaffold systems safer, easier to use and less labor intensive.
"Adjustable scaffolding is perfect for the mason," says Clint Bridges, VP of EZ Scaffold in Columbia, Tenn. "The guys are always at the right level for working and not jumping boards. You never stop laying brick, and your production goes up."
Scaffolding is now even better: Easy-to-attach guardrails protect workers from falls; new brackets and buckets make transporting scaffolding and parts more convenient; and metal and synthetics replace wood for mudsills and planking.
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