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SAFEWAY-STYLE HALF HIGH SCAFFOLDING FRAMESThese frames are shorter than a full-sized frame and are used in situations where a precise platform height is required for your work or when you are working indoors so that the top level of the scaffolding is restricted by a ceiling or overhang so that a standard size frame does not fit under it. These "half-high" frames are sold in 2', 3', and 4' heights. These sizes can be hard to find but we have a large inventory and can get even a large order to yo …

S-STYLE LADDER SCAFFOLDING FRAMESLadder frames are used in many different applications. They work especially well when there is a need to work on different elevations at the same time or when there is a need to easily change elevations. The ladder frames are designed to hold planks or metal decks for materials or for standing. The ladder framesSWS-491BD 5' X 6'4" Double Box Triple LadderThese triple ladder frames offer the most options for board or platform placement of all the frames we carry. …

SAFEWAY-STYLE WALK THRU SCAFFOLDING FRAMESWalk-thru frames are great in situations where you need access to more than 10' of wall at a time. Workers can walk through the scaffolding frames and have easy access to the entire length of a wall. These frames work great standing alone or with side brackets. Our Safeway-Style frames are a tried and true scaffolding design and are compatible with all other Safeway Style Frames. These frames will take a 5', 7', 8', or 10' X 4' cross brace.SWS-620B5'X6'4 …

OSHA Competent Person Requirements An OSHA competent person is someone who knows the OSHA regulations regarding scaffolding and can insure that scaffolding is built safely and per regulations and who will check the scaffolding at least once a day for OSHA compliance. OSHA requires that a competent person be on site at all times when you are working on scaffolding. The best practice is to have a competent person training class for your employees and have cards issued to the employees …

Scaffold Sheeting and Accessories now Available at Southwest Scaffolding Scaffold sheeting, mesh and accessories are now for sale! Super T Plus scaffold sheeting systems by Monarflex are easy to install, exceptionally durable and reusable. The advantage of scaffold sheeting is that it provides a weather barrier, allowing for work in wet and cold conditions while protecting the project until the outer envelope can be completed. It also increases safety and the cleanliness of the project by ke …