Putting up scaffolding is inherently dangerous, difficult and usually monotonous work.
While the pour goes on, two scaffolders far from the pump action work to put up the platforms around the art studio perimeter.
Not for the fainthearted.
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Certainly does look dangerous, that’s where experience is important.
Most definitely Mike. But sadly, inexperienced people aren’t the only ones to suffer falls from heights; complacency can and does play a role. Scaffolding, like roofing, is a chicken-and-egg thing when it comes to fall protection systems: someone has to take the initial risk to install the handrails, anchor points, toe boards or what have you, so everyone else can work in less-risky environments. Once installed properly, based on the assessed risks, getting people to use fall protection systems can be a struggle too. Any roofers reading this? The next post or two will show some photos of the lower-floor-level scaffolding fully installed for both the main house and the art studio, with handrails on the outside face, secured ladders, etc. At a later stage, when the upper storey of the main house, its roof and the studio roof need their scaffolding added, you’ll most likely see toe boards on those upper levels of scaffolding. Toe boards are designed to stop things like tools and materials being accidentally kicked over the edge onto someone on a lower scaffolding level.