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Check if You’re Making These 7 Common Mobile Scaffold Mistakes

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  Scaffolds are essential for tasks requiring height access, offering versatility and efficiency. However, improper use can lead to serious accidents. Here are seven common mistakes to avoid to ensure safety and efficiency when using mobile scaffolds. Contents ; Choosing the Wrong Scaffold Tower Failing to Inspect and Secure the Tower Skipping Proper Training Ignoring Assembly Instructions Using Improper Access Methods Overloading the Scaffold Operating in Adverse Weather Conditions 1. Choosing the Wrong Scaffold Tower: Selecting the right mobile scaffold tower is crucial. Consider your project’s height, load requirements, and working environment. For quick, light-duty tasks, ladder towers are ideal, while stairway towers are better for continuous access. In electrically hazardous areas, fiberglass (FRP) scaffolds provide the safest option. Avoid settling for the wrong type, as it compromises functionality and safety. Article: 5 Reasons to Avoid Mixing Scaffold Tower Components 2. ...

How Maruti Suzuki India Achieved 3X Productivity in Height Maintenance

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  Client Overview ​ Maruti Suzuki India Ltd ., a leader in the automobile manufacturing sector, is committed to efficiency and innovation. Regular maintenance of EOT cranes, which operate at considerable heights, is critical for ensuring smooth production processes. However, challenges such as dust accumulation, wear on motors and bearings, and the complexities of working at height have made regular maintenance both demanding and essential. Existing Work at Height Product and Challenges Product Used: Scissor Lift Maintenance Tasks: Conducted at heights of up to 25 feet Maruti Suzuki’s maintenance team relied on a scissor lift to perform these critical tasks. However, the lift’s limitations led to significant inefficiencies: Space Consumption : The scissor lift occupied substantial ground space, creating clutter and operational inefficiencies within the plant. Mobility Issues : Moving the lift was cumbersome, hindering quick repositioning during maintenance tasks. Power Depende...