Abstract: An elongated clamp for securing a flexible fabric like shroud to a scaffold support member including to opposed jaws movable between an open and closed position by a pin and wedge combination. The flexible shroud is held to the support member by the clamp gripping force. Multiple clamps securable at different points along the various standard support members provide positive securement of the shroud.

Abstract: A toeboard for a raised working platform advantageously cooperates with known construction systems to simplify securement and allow efficient setup. Each toeboard has connectors at either end of an elongate body member. Each connector has two fingers extending in a manner to intersect with a longitudinal axis of the elongate member. The connectors at opposite ends of the elongate body have an opposite orientation of said fingers where the fingers of one connector are 180 degrees out of alignment with the fingers of the other connector. This arrangement allows toeboards to connect easily in an end to end manner as well as in a perpendicular manner.

Abstract: An extruded metal structural component has a hollow generally rectangular section with the sides of the rectangular section adapted to interlock and engage with other structural components of the same cross section. The generally rectangular section includes on one side a shallow “U” shaped channel and the opposite side includes a projecting portion for mating receipt in the “U” shaped channel of a second structural component. The structural component includes a downwardly extending securing flange for engaging and securing connecting members when two such structural components form the top and bottom chord of a structural beam.

Abstract: A shoring post suitable for use with ledger frames uses node sleeves which surround the shoring post. Preferably, the node sleeves are an extruded component with a center cavity that closely conforms to the exterior of the shoring post. The node sleeves are secured in a manner to maintain the center of the shoring post unobstructed. In a preferred form, the node sleeves are mechanically fastened to the shoring post.

Abstract: A tube and clamp scaffold system includes a series of anchor clamps which are attached by the workers during erection of the system. The anchor clamps are attached at appropriate positions to ay of the tubular members and provide a fastening connection for the hook of a safety lanyard. In this way, the worker secures anchor clamps as the system is erected and fastens his safety lanyard to the appropriate anchor clamp. As the height or length of the system increases, a new anchor clamp can be secured. The anchor clamps are fast to secure and preferably secured in the same manner as clamps used to secure the tubular members.

Abstract: The scaffold clamp of the present invention comprises a body portion, two pivotting latches attached on opposite sides of said body, two recessed sockets with each socket having a slot opening therein, and two fasteners with each fastener associated with one of said slots and passing therethrough. Each fastener includes a shank which slides through said recess with the shank having a captured wedge member on one side of the associated slot and a bolt head oversized relative to the slot and on an opposite side thereof. The fastener is captured on the body portion with the bolt head on one side of said slot and said wedge on the opposite side of said slot. The body portion includes on opposite sides thereof support recesses which cooperate with the associated latch to form a generally circular scaffold support engaging recess. The latch and wedge cooperate with the body portion to adjust the size of said circular engaging recess by movement of the wedge relative to the body portion.

Abstract: A method of removing hazardous insulation material advantageously uses a glove bag with a large open mouth which is secured to a wall portion exterior to the insulation to be removed. The wall portion and the glove bag collectively enclose and isolate the insulation to be removed. The insulation is removed, the border of exposed insulation is sealed, and the glove bag properly removed. The method is effective and time efficient and is suitable for many applications, including removal of asbestos and silica insulation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a scaffolding connector for securement to the end of a horizontal member to releasably secure the horizontal member to a vertical post. The connector comprises a suitably dimensioned steel sheet folded and shaped to form a back plate for securement of the connector to the end of a horizontal runner, generally triangular shaped top and bottom plates extending outwardly from the back plates and side plates extending downwardly from the sides of the top and upwardly from either side of the bottom plate.

Abstract: A structural support for supporting a planar substrate, for example plywood, is provided with a screw receiving channel. The channel provides a guide simplifying screw attachment for a substrate to the support.