Mini foldaway scaffold.

[langy]

Im sure most of you guys have encountered similar situations.I
I'm working on a site that has a no ladders or hop up policy...... coupled with a proper jobsworth site manager:mad:.

These podium jobbys are useless, You end up working like quasi modo, or working off the wrungs, so your defeating the so called safety object.
What make of foldaway mini scaffolds do you guys use/recommend, as Im going to purchase one.
Cheers

[marc5180]

I agree, the podiums are pointless and aren't fit for purpose.
I don't understand why step ladders aren't allowed on some site. I think the HSE recommendation with step ladders are not that they shouldn't be used but that they should only be used for a maximum of 30 minutes and then you have to have a short break from using them, even if it means climbing down for a minute or so.
Irenewed my pasma (scaffold) certificate the other day and even the trainer was slating the podiums.

On another note have you seen the new scaffold towers? Rather than having the straight and diagonal braces, you have a complete section for each side that connects both end frames. So much easier than having the braces and so much quicker.

[hookster]

The Teletowers are excellent and easily transportable with good height variations. Go for the fiberglass version to cover you when working on electrics.

http://www.teletower.com/

[al]

@hookster

That is some product, not on sale here, what kind of money is it?

al

[hookster]

Hi al
about £800.00 direct from manufacturer. It really is an awesome bit of kit and so transportable.
Don't often product name on here but this one really is worth looking into.

[al]

Thanks man, looks a very clever bit of kit.

[langy]

Thanks for your input chaps I'll look into both recommendations.