mtecadmin | January 11, 2022
What is Staircase Scaffolding?
When working in any area of construction, there are often difficult and awkward areas that need to be reached. This should be thought out and planned in order to properly commence construction work safely. As a scaffolding design is produced there are things to consider. A scaffold design can be used not just for practicality (something to work or live in), but also as a form of art and expression. At MTEC we are often asked to provide structures for art installations. Just see our specialist works page.
There will always be areas of a building either during construction or during renovation that are hard to access. For example, narrow passageways that require electrical work. Sky lights that require decorating, plastering and so on. It these areas it is difficult to work in without it posing a large number of serious risks. Staircases and balconies are particularly difficult. Also, reaching areas above the uneven ground level can be dangerous without the right equipment. We have several types of scaffolding systems known as stair towers that can help in any of these areas.
As with all health and safety concerns within the construction industry, practical ways of navigating these areas of work are considered. Are there suitable measures to carry out this work without risking your health and safety, or that of others around you? Stair scaffolding provides you with what you need to conduct any construction or renovation work in these areas, safely!
The stair scaffolding system we can provide for you depends upon the space you have available. Some scaffolding structures may need to be designed specifically for the space you have. Other towers we have available include fixed dimensions that can be used provided the place being worked on has the space. Therefore, in order find the best system for you, the shapes, depths and sizes of the area, or stairway, need to be taken into consideration.
When constructing a stair tower system, more reinforced scaffolding tubes and connections is required. This is to keep the stair tower scaffolding stable. For example, if you need to access an area 6m up you will need several platforms between to add stabuility. On level ground any movement would not matter quite as much. However, on an uneven surface such as a staircase, any rocking could result in more serious consequences. Therefore, this scaffolding also requires more bracing to increase the overall stability or stiffness of the structure. Adding more tubes at various angels and degrees can make all of the overall structure sturdier. Not only does this mean less accidents, but that your construction workers will feel more stable and surer footed. This in itself can reduce risk, if those on the structure feel confident in its use.
Stairways are also often routes that need to be kept as clear as possible in the event of an emergency. This is something that health and safety officers rightly recognise is more likely when construction work in under way. Scaffolding, ladders and workers on the stairs can therefore cause a bit of a dilemma. For this reason a scaffolding staircase towers can also be made to allow passage through. By creating a safe passage below the structure escape routes can be maintained.
Here at MTEC Scaffolding we provide stair tower hire, London to construction agencies, and any other customers that needs to work at height. In fact, if you need help deciding exactly what dimensions your project needs in terms of Stair Scaffolding, London you can contact our experts today. We will advise, or provide a design plan for installation of the best staircase scaffolding for your particular project.