What is work platform?
It
is an equipment or a machine which is used mainly for reaching a higher height
during work, where it is not possible to access the area particular height
easily. In that crucial situation, to carry out the work with ease, there is a
must-use of the work platform. There are different types of a
working platform for different types of works, thus they have different use as
well. In today’s era there are more developing countries that are moving
towards construction of the buildings, in those. The situation, its use is
compulsory to increase the mobility of the workers to reach one height to
another with ease.Â
What are the benefits of using the work platform?Â
- It helps the
workers to reach from one level of height to another with ease.
- It helps to
increase the efficiency of the workers.Â
- The work is
carried out faster.Â
- It is easy
to easy during work.Â
- As many
things cannot be lifted by the workers due to their heavyweight, thus by
the use of the work platforms, it can be lifted easily.
What are the disadvantages of using a work platform? Â
- It can be
risky for the workers as they can fall if the balance is not stable.Â
- It needs
training before using the machine.
- The person
who is using it should have an accurate calculation in their mind such as
at what speed it needs to be moved and how much it needs to be lifted as
if the calculations are wrong, it can cause an accident.Â
What is the Scaffolding work platform?Â
The
term scaffolding is a type of work platform which has been
produced for supporting the workmen to carry them up for working at a higher
height. It acts just like a ladder but has a small free space box that is used
for workers to stand in and do their work.Â
Advantages of the scaffolding work platform
- It is safer
to use as it is more stable and is fixed in a position which prevents
imbalance and falling off it.Â
- It is
available at a cheaper rate than a machinery working platform.Â
- It does not
need to be operated as it has no mechanism for controlling and is just
like a ladder.Â
Disadvantages of the scaffolding platformÂ
- It takes
more energy of the workers to reach the top, as it needs to be climbed
just like a ladder.Â
- It is less
efficient than machinery.
- It has no
additional height and its height is fixed.
- It cannot
make the person reach the top of the height of the scaffolding platform is
shorter than the working height. Â
Which are the best wok platform for ladders and
scaffolding?Â
1. Werner
Aluminum Low-Level Work Platforms
It
is a basic type of working platform which is just like a steel
stool which perfects for use at work. It is an intermediate type of
equipment.Â
Use of itÂ
- It is
suitable to be used at home
- It is
perfectly capable to be used at the workshop.Â
Advantages of it
- It is
available at much cheaper than as compared to the machinery.Â
- It is
lighter in weight.
- It can be
carried easily and is potable.Â
Disadvantages of it
- The body
structure is not much rough and tough.Â
- It can not
be used under the condition for reaching a higher height level due to its
small height.
- It can be
adjusted according to the height.Â
2. Patented
Scaffolding
The
term panted scaffolding is a type of working platform and they are made up of
steel material which are taller and durable.Â
Use of it
- They are
used outdoors for building constructions.
- They are
more used for apartment constructions
Advantages of itÂ
- They have
taller height and can reach higher heights to work at.
- They have
higher strength and durability.Â
- They can
carry the weight of many workers at the same time.Â
Disadvantages of it
- They have a
fixed position and are not flexible.Â
- They are not
portable nor can they be carried easily.Â
- They can
stumble easily. Â
- They are not
movable.Â
3. Trestle
Scaffolding
It
is a movable version of the working platform which has higher
flexibility.Â
Use of itÂ
- It is
suitable to be outside at the building for cleaning or repairing the
windows and building.Â
- It can be
used in apartments.Â
Advantages of it
- It is
available at much cheaper than as compared to the machinery.Â
- It is
lighter in weight.
- It can be
carried easily and is potable.Â
- It is a
movable version of the work platform.Â
Disadvantages of it
- The body
structure is not much rough and tough.Â
- It cannot
carry much heavier weight.
- It cannot be
adjusted according to the height.Â
- It is not
hooked very securely, and sometimes due to heavier weight, it can result
in the collapse which risks the life of the workmen.