Scaffolder

A typical usually starts with a tool box talk, group stretch, crew assignments, gather tools and material and head out to the job location to examine the hazards and come up with a safe and efficient game plan. After filling a pre-job hazard assessment as a crew its go time. We are almost always at heights so an extra focus on anchoring off with a fall arrest system and then protecting other from potential falling objects, with flagging, tool lanyards and good trade practices. Housekeeping as we go is crucial to an effective and productive day.

I learned to work in a team environment and that working together is our best tool to a great day. I also learned how valuable a hard working dollar is and some incredible carpentry and scaffolding skills and trade secrets.

The most challenging part of the job is working in some of the most dangerous and elevated parts of the refineries and chemical plants.

Thoroughly enjoyed my time here at E&D Scaffolding. Being someone not to fond of heights, I had to quickly get over that fear, working a great distances with no more than an inch and a half of piping to stand on while hammering and piecing together the different types of scaffolding. Very fast paced, but precise environment to work in, ensuring that all scaffolding must be properly secure and leveled for safety.

Doesn't matter how hard you work, in this industry, it's who you know that keeps you employed. Women at a hair salon don't whine like Scaffolders do. The hardest part about this job, is watching everyone cut throat each other, then shake hands with the same person they were just bashing behind their backs. Good money, but you're only working here and there. The most enjoyable part of the job, besides going home, putting in earphones to drown out the social vomit.

Usually start the day at 6 am and finish at 5 pm. Work day goes by consistently fast due to the duties required of the job. Very important that all trades on site work well together as one may depend on the other at many times during the day.The workplace culture is very up beat as workers take their job seriously as safety is top priority. The hardest part of the job roping up materials to various heights if there are no crane support. Overall, great work experience.

Scaffolding is an extremely hard industry but pays well. You work away from your loved ones on a continuous basis, which can be difficult at times. The hardest part of the job is working out in the freezing cold for long periods of time as well as the extreme heavy lifting and the heat inside the plants. I enjoy working with my co-workers, some of which are different races and cultures.

arrive at job and do job safety talk , have job assigned to your group, do exercises gather tools and go to assigned work area. Evaluate any safety issues at sight.
find management lacking but lots of good co workers.
the hardest part of the job was getting there. the best part is getting challenging scaffolds to build.

I worked as a scaffolder groundsman for skyhigh. I was voted into the union which after deciding to go back to school for power engineering I voluntarily left. It was a good paying compaying job and it tought be how to think safely and handle follow site standards.

More help  long hours very heavy lifting 
Climb very high 34 fit up the air with 
Very professional training and very 
Carefully following safety  boots and  toes boots vest refilex  work with over 
400 workers very  cold weather 
Different climate changes up and down winter  very temperatures 
It's not easy  going situation

Good experience as a scaffolder in McDERMOTT international company. I studied how to erect and dismantle all about scaffolding in there. There trained standard of australian new zealand system method. They will give to an oppertunity to work marine field also. Totally good experience

Scaffolding is a physical job. The jobs are mainly in northern alberta. Scaffolders build and dismantle safe work platforms for other trades to use to do their jobs. Usually accommodation is a camp situated close to the work site. the shifts are usually 2 weeks on one week off.

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