How Your Planks Should Stack Up

Physical/Mechanical Properties:

• Each scaffold plank is capable of supporting the one-person loading requirement when the plank is supported on a 10-foot span. ANSI A10.8- 5.2.1


• Each scaffold plank meets the OSHA capacity requirement by following provisions in paragraph 5 of ANSI A10.8 OSHA 1926.451(a) and Appendix A.1.b.i


• Plank surfaces (top and bottom) are not obscured by any coating or finish. Finishes or treatments are allowed if they are not opaque. ANSI A10.8- 5.2.12 and OSHA 1926.451(b)(9)

Manufacture:

• The plank is manufactured under a quality management system (i.e. ISO 9001)


• The manufacturing process is inspected on a monthlybasis by an independent third-party agency (i.e. TP. APA, PPA) ANSI A10.8


• All adhesives used in the manufacture of the planks meet the requirements of ASTM D2559.

Identification:

• Information on planks is embossed on the sides for means of long-term identification.


• All planks are embossed with the MOE on the sides for means of long-term identification. (i.e. 2.15E, 1.9E)


• All planks bear the seal of an independent, nationally recognized third-party inspection agency. ANSI A10.8-5.2.10


• Plank emboss includes a means of identifying the manufacturer (i.e. manufacturer name/logo or product brand name) an identification of the manufacturing mill number.


• Date of manufacture is included on the plank for traceability to manufacturing data.


• The planks is clearly identified that it is intended to be used as “SCAFFOLD PLANK”


• All chemically treated (i.e. fire-retardant) planks are readily identified as such. Identification should indicate that chemically treated planks are safe for either interior or exterior use.

Literature:

• Allowable design properties are published by the manufacturer. ANSI A10.8-5.2.9


• Design values include appropriate adjustments such as wet use and fire-treatment.


• Tables indicating maximum span are published by the manufacturer consistent with industry-accepted criteria. ANSI A10.8-5.2.11


• Planks are designed so that they do not deflect more than 1/60 of the span when loaded. OSHA 1926.451 (f)(16)


• Product name embossed on plank matches name on literature.


• Literature includes manufacturer recommendations on the following:
• Proper storage and handling


• Visual inspection


• Mechanical evaluation.

Manufacturer/Supplier:

• The manufacturer can supply a certificate of insurance.


• The manufacturer offers a warranty covering the quality of the manufactured of the product.


• The manufacturer is an active member in the Scaffold Industry Association and other industry trade and professional associations.


• The manufacture has personnel and ability to respond to technical questions and field problems.