There are two thicknesses of Scaffold Board, 38mm and 63mm. They are manufactured from European Whitewood and should all be graded; the specific grades for Scaffold Boards are set out within BS 2482:2009 (Specification for timber scaffold boards). The details of the loads that can be applied on scaffold boards can be calculated from this Standard. The loadings were agreed in consultation with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and …
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Importance of using fire retardant treatments for scaffold boards
There are several Fire Retardant Treatments for Scaffold Boards available in the UK. These include FirePro, Firestop and Dricon. All are clear treatments and it is recommended that additional identification should be used, such as painting or branding, to ensure the boards can be identified as being treated. All treatments are hydroscopic and will eventually leach out over a period of time. This is a slow process and tests have …