Below are the seven scaffold types used in oil, gas and chemical industries.
Modular scaffolds are made with pre-built scaffolding components. They are simple to put together and highly adaptive to different shapes. When contractors require the best scaffold for angled spaces, Scaxa recommends using a modular scaffold.
Scaxa’s modular scaffolds:
When you require a scaffold to access and maintain offshore platforms or refinery maintenance during scheduled shutdowns, modular scaffolds by Scaxa offer safe and efficient access to elevated structures. Our modular scaffolds can reach complex structures such as offshore rigs, pressure vessels, and pipelines.
There are fifteen components of the oil and gas scaffolding system.
Standards are vertical tubes of oil and gas scaffold systems. These tubes transfer the load of the structure to the ground.
Ledgers are horizontal tubes connected with standards to provide lateral stability
Transoms are cross members that boost structure rigidity and support the working platform.
Base plates create the base of the standard for load distribution, while sole boards are used beneath base plates on uneven surfaces to balance the oil and gas scaffold system.
Braces are diagonal members of a scaffold that prevent the structure from collapsing and maintain its stability.
Couplers or clamps are connectors used to connect horizontal, vertical, and other structural tubes.
Decks are planks or metal panels that create a working surface.
Toeboards are protective components of oil and gas scaffolds installed at the platform’s edge to prevent tools or materials from falling off the structure.
Guardrails are safety rails installed on the platform’s edge to protect workers from accidental falls.
Ladders and access points offer workers safe access to the working platform.
Suspension systems could be rope, pulley, or chains commonly used in suspended scaffolds for the oil and gas industry.
Ties and anchors are devices used to secure the structure’s scaffold.
Outriggers are extension components of oil and gas scaffolds to balance loads
Safety nets and covers are protective covers installed around oil and gas scaffolds to protect workers from falling debris and environmental factors.
Adjustable jacks are mechanical devices that level scaffolds on uneven and sloppy surfaces.
Scaxa understands that scaffolding for oil, gas, and chemical plants must meet specific requirements. We strictly follow OSHA, API, and other industry-specific guidelines while creating temporary structures for oil and gas industry use.
Here are some requirements that must be met for oil, gas, and chemical plant scaffolding
Below are the six key aspects of scaffolding, covering different topics from design to dismantling.
Customized Scaffold Design
Offshore Scaffolding
Heavy-Duty Scaffolding
Rigorous Safety Compliance
Efficient Installation
Long-Term Durability
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