Tower frame scaffolds: Frequently asked questions

What it contains

This document answers frequently asked questions about tower-frame scaffolds, including:

• what a tower-frame scaffold is
• who can erect and dismantle scaffolds
• what information a scaffold supplier should include
• whether towers can be linked to form a scaffold run
• how high a tower scaffold can be erected and how many platforms it can have
• how to provide ladder access to a scaffold and access requirements for low scaffolds
• edge protection requirements
• load limits on scaffolds
• which couplers can be used to tie scaffolds to the supporting structure
• basic rules for safely using mobile scaffolds