Platforms on two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds (swing stages) must be no more than 36 inches wide, unless a qualified person has designed them to prevent unstable conditions.
How long can a swing stage be?
Swing stages vary in stage lengths between 3′ and 60′ and can carry loads between 750 lbs. to 1500 lbs for men and equipment. They offer easy access for medium-height buildings to skyscrapers.
What is a swinging scaffold?
Swing stage scaffolding is exactly what it sounds like: a platform stage that swings from a building. A platform that is suspended by either ropes or cables connected to stirrups located at each end of it. It is used to transport workers, their tools and materials at an appropriate height to perform a job.Sep 29, 2014
Swing stage scaffolding is exactly what it sounds like: a platform stage that swings from a building. A platform that is suspended by either ropes or cables connected to stirrups located at each end of it. ... Swing stages are the most common type of suspended scaffolding and for many reasons.Sep 29, 2014
How does suspended scaffolding work?
Suspended scaffolding consists of a platform suspended from above by cables and stirrups on each side of the platform or a single basket with one motor. Swing stages vary in stage lengths between 3′ and 60′ and can carry loads between 750 lbs. to 1500 lbs for men and equipment.
How do you secure a suspended scaffold?
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What safety factor is required for suspended scaffold?
There are regulations and codes that specify that the typical scaffold must have a safety factor of at least four. To achieve compliance with that standard a worker must know two important pieces of information: first, how much can the scaffold support and, secondly how much load is being placed on the scaffold.Apr 20, 2016