The scaffolding structure is temporary construction employed on construction places to support the material and workers as they clean, repair or build bridges or structures. The walkboards they use are composed of metal or wooden planks.
The wooden lvl scaffold plank is constructed out of a variety of wood, however construction grade lumber should not be employed. Even the most robust planks made of construction grade can cause grave harm to property and individuals. The boards are evaluated by their ability to support the load of construction, not their capacity to take on loads from machinery and people.
Since scaffolding is an integral component of this field It is essential that walkboards are safe. People who work regularly on scaffolding must inspect the planks on a regular basis to spot damage before it becomes serious.
Certain builders make use of aluminum walkboards instead of an ordinary wood alternative. If the aluminum used isn’t of the highest quality, it could result in disastrous consequences. A damaged aluminum can cause a risk of falling or result in workers being injured due to its extreme temperature surface. Choosing wooden planks makes jobsites safer and can be more cost-effective.
OSHA Compliance
OSHA has issued strict guidelines for walking boards that are scaffolded. As of 2013, the scaffolding rule was ranked number three on OSHA’s list the most frequently-cited violations. OSHA claims that up to 4,500 accidents each year could be avoided by stricter compliance with the rules for scaffolding.
The regulations and rules OSHA has published go far beyond ensuring that the scaffolding is robust or well-constructed. OSHA has provided some guidelines on scaffolding
It is recommended to use lumber of the grade of Scaffold.
The condition of wood should be monitored as well as evaluated and upgraded as necessary
Scaffold planking can’t be able to deflect more than 1/60th of its length between supports
While it’s an excellent starting point towards a safer working environment, it’s not enough to ensure the safety of the workers who are in the structure. This is why it’s crucial to choose the right scaffold planks based on their capacity to support humans and their equipment.
Our suppliers invest huge amounts of energy into exceeding these regulations and other requirements for compliance. Our products have been tested to ensure that they are suitable for workers in construction to move around effectively and efficiently complete their work. We pay attention to the smallest of details and commitment for safety, are proud of ourselves in offering the most reliable and stable wooden scaffolding planks available in the market.
Superior Strength
Our suppliersplanks are made of premium Douglas Fir wood. Professionals in the construction industry across North America often turn to this type of wood because it’s the most rigid of North American softwoods and boasts the highest strength-to-weight ratio among other lumber types of similar quality. It maintains its shape and size as it ages and adapts to the changing humidity, which means that builders do not have to worry about expanding.
Conforms to OSHA/ANSI Standards
Independent Third Party Inspection by APA/EWS
ICBO 1997 Unified Building Code – Structural
Individually Tested Proofed
Custom Embossing
End Seal Color of Your Choice
Custom lengths and sizes are available.
Available in 2.1E and 2.3E
Individually Proof Loaded and Tested
(Each Plank will be tested for every millimeter throughout this process.)
Created and manufactured in the U.S.A
Recommendations for Storage and Handling
Keep planks with similar lengths into neatly arranged bundles.
Stickers can be placed between the wet planks.
The bundles should be stored clear of ground in an area that has adequate drainage. Stickers are placed on the ground as well as between bundles to line up vertically and are placed not greater than eight feet between them.
Keep the stored bundles safe from snow, rain and ground water. Let air circulate beneath the tarps.
Do not pull bundles with forklifts or any similar heavy machinery.
Do not throw or drop planks.
Do not bounce or jump on planks.
Do not overburden planks. Refer to the design Loads and the allowable spans.
Planks should not be used for formwork, mudsills ramps for wheelbarrows or any other purpose that scaffold planks.
Don’t cut planks, drill or notch them.
Make sure to inspect planks prior each time you use them.
Don’t use planks that are damaged (cut and broken, drilled, notched or gouged, dents cracks, rotted burned).
Applicable Design Standards
AS/NZS 4357: 1995 – Structural laminated wood.
ANSI A10.8 2001 Safety Requirements For scaffolding.
OSHA, Occupational Safety & Health Administration * U.S. Dept. Of Labour, Regulations (Standards 29 CFR) Scaffold
Specifications 1926 Subpart L, Appendix A.
BS 573: 1993 code of conduct for working and access scaffolds and scaffolding structures made of steel.
BS 2482: Specification of timber scaffolding boards.
The products produced conform to FSC standards.
Testing for Stiffness and Strength
LVL is sampled regularly from the production line and examined to determine Modulus of Elasticity as well as Modulus of Rupture as per conformity with AS/NZS 4357. Additionally,
Every scaffold plank is loaded with the Quality Control program and its stiffness is tested to confirm claims about stiffness and strength.
To be used in conformity with OSHA
Maximum spans for standard live loads, in accordance with OSHA, Standard 29 CFR 1926.451 and Subpart L Appendix A.
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