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Before you can erect, maintain or dismantle scaffolding, you will require a few basic tools and items of equipment. Let's take a quick look at the basics... Scaffold Spanner - A box or tube type wrench with a swing over handle that has been purpose designed for the tightening and releasing of couplers. Magnetic Spirit Level - A spirit level is used to sure the footings of the scaffold. The job of levelling the scaffold is made easier when the spirit level is magnetic. These are available at most harware stores. Tape Measure - The tape measure is used to

Aztex scaffoldings are designed to Australian Standards and consist of a number of component parts. When used in accordance with recommended job procedures, Aztex scaffolding provides safe, easy to use scaffolding solutions for a diverse range of jobs, work site requirements and conditions. We will look at some basic scaffolding components below... Frame - The Frame consists of two standards (or uprights) joined at the top by a transom (or horizontal structural member). Punced Hole Cross Brace - The brace is fixed diagonally to the pinlocks on the frame standards and consist of two members joined at the mid-point by

Have you got Aztex Liftwell Screens installed on site? If so, they should be regularly inspected and maintained. This should be done prior to installation, following movement or handling or following an incident. Need some tips? Check the lock is operational. Check the enclosure is securely fixed. Check all component parts are in place. Check the door opens correctly. Check the enclosure is free of damage and fully functional. If any Liftwell Screen on site sustains a significant impact or damage, it should be returned to Aztex Equipment for assessment, repair or decommissioning and disposal where relevant.

The Aztex Equipment Liftwell Screen is designed for the specific purpose of safeguarding persons working in or around liftwell openings. NEVER modify or tamper with the enclosure for any other purpose!Access to Liftwell Screens should be by key and only authorised personnel should be issued with one. DO NOT chock or leave doors open at any time! Don't forget that even though the new Aztex Liftwell Screens are 40% lighter than the old all steel enclosures, material handling equipment should be used to move them. If they must be manually handled, be sure to use two person lifting techniques. More tips on

When erecting scaffold there are many standards, laws, rules and regulations to adhere to. Be aware of these as they will supersede any instructions that may have been issued.We will touch on a few safe working practices here. Remember, abuse of scaffold may endanger lives! Serious injury or death can result from failure to comply with safety regulations.When erecting, dismantling or altering scaffold, only a qualified or competant person may do so, if a person could fall 4.0m or more, the scaffold MUST be erected by a qualified scaffolder. Don’t forget to always wear the correct PPE and make sure