Masonry Magazine February 2006 Page. 29
Getting the Most from Your Scaffolding
By Brett Martin
FRAME AND MASON'S SCAFFOLDING HAVE ALWAYS BEEN prominent fixtures in the industry. They're well known and well used by masonry crews, providing an essential component for most masonry projects.
"The better part of what we do is done on scaffolding," said Jerry Painter, president of Painter Masonry Inc., in Gainesville, Fla., and chairman of the Masonry Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Safety and Technical Committee. "Scaffolding is an integral part of masonry. You just can't do a job without it."
Due to its extensive use, ample opportunities exist for safety violations to occur, which explains why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) pays close attention to scaffolding. Yet by following established safety guidelines and using the right scaffolding for the job, mason contractors can utilize this asset even better than before and save money.
Meeting Mason Contractors' Needs
MASON CONTRACTORS' reliance on scaffolding has made them lucrative customers for scaffolding companies. As a result, companies are not only providing scaffolding, but they're also offering services.
"It seems as though there's a big trend toward having the product built for customers," said Mike Bredi, sales manager for Universal Manufacturing Company in Zellenople, Pa., which manufactures and sells steel scaffolding and custom fabricated access equipment. "Now, a lot of contractors are looking to have scaffolding put up and taken down for them."
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