Masonry Magazine December 2015 Page. 44
SCAFFOLDING
In some indoor areas, tight confines can put workers at hazard of inhaling hazardous fumes.
reduce injuries related to back and neck strain, so the ability to use them on tight jobs provides a real benefit to masonry contractors.
Safety concerns
TIGHT JOBS CARRY their own spe�cific safety issues that masons need to pay close attention to so they can avoid tnJurtes.
The scarcity ofspace makes getting scaffolding components in and out of the work area difficult, as fork lifts have little room to maneuver. Even when scaffolds or mast climbers are set up, the limited area available makes providing bricks and other supplies to workers on the scaffold difficult and sometimes dangerous. In some indoor areas, tight confines can put workers at hazard of inhaling hazardous fumes if proper ventilation is not provided.
"Due to a tighter area people and material always are on top ofeach other and the trip hazards seem to be much higher;' says Solomon, Premier Scaffold. "What needs to be done in all situations is to be aware of your surroundings at all times and follow all OSHA and manu�facturing regulations:'
Breithaupt says that one way his NonStop elevating scaffolds help pre�vent injuries is by providing a safe way to bring supplies up to the platform. Bre�ithaupt said his scaffolds are equipped with a trapdoor and a winch that can be used to hoist needed materials up to the scaffold platform. Breithaupt said this innovation allows masons to safely con�tinue work without having to go back down for materials.
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EVEN WITH NEW INNOVATIONS in scaffolding and mast climbing, some
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