Scaffolding is a temporary structure that supports workers and their materials during building and maintenance jobs. Scaffolding is ideal for situations working at height where a ladder is unsuitable. For example, if the job will take several hours and several workers to complete.

Although scaffolding may be a hallmark of modern society - with seemingly every other building adorned with metal poles - the history of scaffolding actually dates back thousands of years to the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.

In this blog, we’ll explore the fascinating evolution of scaffolding, from its ancient origins to the modern-day systems that ensure worker safety on job sites worldwide.

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We strongly recommend you do not use a ladder on a scaffold. Read on to find out why.

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Working at height requires stability to avoid serious injury or worse. Both work platforms and scaffold towers will give you the reach and stability you need to safely work at height.

However, there are several differences between work platforms and scaffold towers, and depending on the situation, one may be a better fit for your requirements than the other.

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When it comes to using scaffold towers on a highway, there's certain legislation that you need to adhere to. This is not only for your own safety but for the safety of the general public and passers-by. If anyone could whip up a scaffold tower and start using it, there'd be a whole lot of health and safety risks at play. The Highways Act 1980 states that regardless of whether a scaffold tower will be used long or short-term, a licence for the placement of it must be obtained from the Highway Authority. More...

Working at height in any environment can pose a significant health and safety risk, but when you're working on a scaffold tower, there are some additional risks that you need to be aware of.

Pictured: Super DIY Heavy Duty Tower with Height Adjustable Wheels

Of course, falling from a scaffold tower can result in life-changing injuries, but falling isn't the only risk you need to consider when working on a scaffold tower. Dropped objects, faulty scaffolding, and even the weather can potentially create all sorts of workplace hazards.

Today, we're going to share some invaluable scaffold tower safety tips so that you can work from height in the safest way possible!

Disclaimer: We can't account for every problem you might encounter while working on a scaffold tower. Always follow the manufacturer's guidelines when erecting your scaffold tower, and seek the help of a professional if you have any questions.

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