Table 1 – Loads and Dimensions for Tubes and Fittings Scaffold

Type of Use of Scaffold Maximum Maximum Typical load

scaffold scaffold loading per number of spacing examples per
m2 working between bay
platforms standards
Very light duty Inspection 75 kg. 1 working 2.7 m. 1 man+ tool.
independent access and platform No materials
Very light duty painting
independent Power cleaning, 150 kg. 2 working 2.4 m. 2 men+ tool.
painting, light platform No materials
General engineering
purpose Light
independent engineering, 200 kg. 2 working 2.1 m. 2 men+175kg.of
e.g. welding or platforms+ materials
Heavy duty electrical 1at very light
independent Heavy duty 2.0 m. 2 men+250kg.of
engineering, e.g. 250 kg. 2 working materials
large pipe work platforms+
of structual 1at very light
duty

Special To be stated on design drawings

purpose