With a standard dimension of 225mm wide by 38mm thick, all boards are available in lengths from 1.8m to 3.9m. Grade A and BSI British Standard boards are visually graded (marked VG) or machine graded (marked MG) and marked with the manufacturer’s code for traceability.
Do scaffold boards come in different widths?
Length’s we have available: 6ft, 8ft, 10ft, 13ft. Thickness: 38mm (3.8cm). Width: 225mm (22.5cm).
What is the minimum width of a scaffold plank?
1 Minimum width The minimum width of a scaffold plank shall be 220 mm. For timber planks, the minimum width shall be at a moisture content not exceeding 15 percent. The moisture content shall be measured in accordance with AS 1080.1.
How wide is 3 board scaffold?
Traditionally they are seasoned wood and come in three thicknesses (38 mm (usual), 50 mm and 63 mm) are a standard width (225 mm). The timber board ends are protected by metal plates called hoop irons or sometimes nail plates.
What is the minimum width of a heavy duty platform?
Heavy Duty – up to 675 kg per platform per bay including a concentrated load of 200 kg. Platforms should be at least 1000 mm wide.
What timber is used for scaffold boards?
European Whitewood is is a medium density soft wood which is low in weight. It is sturdy and long lasting and therefore suitable for load baring uses, hence the use as scaffolding boards.
How far can a scaffold board span?
Support span – 1.2m max (for visually or machine graded boards 38 x 225). – 2.5m max (for visually or machine graded boards 63 x 225).
What is the diameter of scaffolding tube?
Scaffold tube should be made to EN39 and be galvanised steel. They should have a diameter of 48.3mm and a 3.2mm – 4.0mm wall thickness. Tubes should appear straight visually and not deviate by more than 15mm in any 3m length. This is where the tube has been used as a means of hitting another object.
What are the 3 types of scaffolds?
From single to double, and steel to trestle, the construction of scaffolding is dependent on the project being undertaken. Yet, despite the many types of scaffolding, there are only three main categories: suspended, support, and aerial.
What is the standard of scaffolding?
The standard requires employers to protect each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level from falling to that lower level.
What is the minimum width of a platform or bay on a medium duty scaffold?
Scaffold working platforms are generally rated as light, medium or heavy duty: Light Duty – Up to 225 kilograms per bay. Examples include painting, electrical work, many carpentry tasks and other light tasks. Platforms should be at least two planks wide (approximately 450 millimetres).
How far can a scaffold be from a wall?
SCAFFOLDING INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Ensure that the platform is 14 inches or less away from the wall or 18 inches or less away if plastering/stuccoing. Make sure there are guardrails, including mid rails and toe boards on platforms where work is being done.
Can I erect my own scaffolding?
Scaffolds must be designed, erected, altered and dismantled only by competent people and the work should be carried out under the direction of a competent supervisor. All scaffolding must be erected, dismantled and altered in a safe manner.
