After much demand, we are pleased to announce that we have added a new training program specifically for Professional Engineers engaging in Access Scaffold Design. This 3 day training program will introduce Design Engineers...
Back to ”normal”! We are pleased to advise that we are taking contract class bookings for Fall/Winter 2022/2023. To book a class/group please contact us directly at axscanada@gmail.com
In response to the “New Normal” – we have adapted our Access Scaffolding training curriculum to allow participants to perform the Part 1 – Theory Component online and at your own pace! This will...
It’s done! We’re pleased to announce that the new Certified Scaffold Access Inspector training program is now open!
Please share! 3M/Capital Safety has issued an IMMEDIATE RECALL for certain series of a very popular 16-foot Talon SRL. This notification will be also added to our Technical Library for the Competent Fall Protection...
Is the scaffold appropriately structured? Proper spacing and bracing are the two elements that ensure the fantastic strength of industrial scaffolds. How? Tubular metal scaffold posts are incredibly strong provided that the forces are...
Is the scaffold stable? Simple scaffold load calculations typically contemplate downward vertical (live load) forces only. But even the strongest scaffolds can be overturned if they are not stable against horizontal or even upward...
Is the scaffold load rating calculated correctly? Welcome to the North American scaffold industry’s “Dirty Little Secret.” That is, hardly ANY of the scaffolds erected have proper load ratings based on accurate calculations. Ironic,...
Over the last 20 years of scaffolding and access training, one of the questions I have faced the most in my classrooms is the question of “liability”. And if you’re a trade supervisor or...
What is the scaffold’s purpose, use, and design? The first step in evaluating any scaffold is to get a thorough understanding of its purpose, usage, and design. Without this knowledge, it is impossible to...
