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Chambers Scaffolding Inc.
Ask a representative from any of the leading U.S. scaffold plank manufacturers what he or she thinks is the most important issue in the planking industry and you undoubtedly will get the same response each time: non-regulated manufacturing and sales of scaffold planks. The issue may be as old as the OSHA guidelines for solid sawn (DI 65) and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) plank, but it still weighs heavy on the minds of legitimate plank manufacturers. Now, through their affiliation with the Scaffold Industry Association (SIA) and its Plank & Platform Council (PPC), many American scaffold plank suppliers are working to issue a series of guidelines (first for LVL, then DI 65) that should help contractors to know what questions to ask when purchasing planks.
Masonry spoke with several manufacturers about this important topic and the new guidelines, which should be available later this year. It is important to note that the SIA is an educational association, and not an enforcement.
"OSHA has limited resources, and they can't possibly address each and every job site on a regular basis." - Mike Gilleran, owner of McCausey Lumber
With over 20 years experience in the scaffolding industry Chambers Scaffolding, Inc. not only installs scaffolding but offers fast, friendly, affordable and professional service. All scaffolding is erected as per OSHA Rules & Regulations. Safety is our number one priority. All contracts are negotiable. We service the Connecticut and New York areas. If you want to get ahead, CALL Chambers Scaffolding, Inc. We are also known as the scaffolding engineers.
2 locations:
773 E 231 Street, Bronx NY 10466
646-204-3366
AND
425 Blohm St 3rd Floor
West Haven, CT 06516
203-627-5090
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THE "POST"
SPEED LEAD
Quick set up.
Quick take down.
Fewer parts.
One bracket assembly.
Ideal for all applications of brick veneering.
Inside, outside, quion, and angled corners.
Invented and patented by a bricklayer.
For information write or just call (800) 525-8287
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2858 Sibley Hills Drive
Eagan, MN 55121
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