A scaffold includes first and second ladder frames. Each ladder frame includes first and second vertical supports, and first and second horizontal supports mounted to the vertical supports. The first horizontal support is formed of tubular material, and has a base or central section and an asymmetric flattened end section. The end section is mounted to the first vertical support. The central section has a top centerline and a bottom centerline. The end section has a vertically elongated cross section compared to the central section. A top of the end section aligns with the top centerline of the central section; and a bottom of the end section is disposed below the bottom centerline of the central section. Related methods and tools are also disclosed.

A lightweight, multi-function scaffold includes an adjustable height platform that slidably mounts between two ladder frames. The side rails of the platform are reversible so that they can be mounted between the ladder frames in either a first orientation or in a second orientation. In the first orientation, the adjustable height platform is vertically movable between a first threshold and a maximum height. In the second orientation, the adjustable height platform is vertically movable between a second threshold and a minimum height. The ranges of movement in the first and second orientations may overlap.

A vertical member of a modular scaffolding system includes a securing rosette provided in an upper section having a reduced diameter to provide a pre-determined modular connection. The vertical member includes an elongate intermediate section forming the majority of the vertical member of a first diameter greater than the reduced diameter. The intermediate section at a lower edge includes an integral spigot of the reduced diameter. A reinforcing sleeve is fixedly secured to the upper section above the rosette and forms a spigot receiving socket. The vertical member has higher capacity due to the larger diameter intermediate section while maintaining modularity of the scaffolding system.

A vertical member of a modular scaffolding system includes a securing rosette provided in an upper section having a reduced diameter to provide a pre-determined modular connection. The vertical member includes an elongate intermediate section forming the majority of the vertical member of a first diameter greater than the reduced diameter. The intermediate section at a lower edge includes an integral spigot of the reduced diameter. A reinforcing sleeve is fixedly secured to the upper section above the rosette and forms a spigot receiving socket. The vertical member has higher capacity due to the larger diameter intermediate section while maintaining modularity of the scaffolding system.

A scaffolding accessory for a scaffolding frame with a scaffolding frame opening comprising an accessory frame, a first pair of first legs, and a second pair of second legs. The accessory frame has a rectangular shape and dimensioned to be releasably secured inside the scaffolding frame opening. Each of the first pair of first legs is connected to the accessory frame, each first leg comprising a first U-shaped member dimensioned to receive the first scaffolding rod. The first U-shaped member defines bores dimensioned to receive a leg fastener to releasably secure the accessory frame to the first scaffolding rod. Each of the second pair of second legs is connected to the accessory frame, each second leg comprises a second U-shaped member dimensioned to abut an inside portion of the second scaffolding rod and to releasably secure the accessory frame to the second scaffolding rod.

A scaffolding accessory for a scaffolding frame with a scaffolding frame opening comprising an accessory frame, a first pair of first legs, and a second pair of second legs. The accessory frame has a rectangular shape and dimensioned to be releasably secured inside the scaffolding frame opening. Each of the first pair of first legs is connected to the accessory frame, each first leg comprising a first U-shaped member dimensioned to receive the first scaffolding rod. The first U-shaped member defines bores dimensioned to receive a leg fastener to releasably secure the accessory frame to the first scaffolding rod. Each of the second pair of second legs is connected to the accessory frame, each second leg comprises a second U-shaped member dimensioned to abut an inside portion of the second scaffolding rod and to releasably secure the accessory frame to the second scaffolding rod.

A combined stairway and platform used in scaffolding systems. A stairway and platform system includes a stairway having steps, a top landing platform and a bottom landing platform, wherein the top and bottom landing platforms are integrally formed with the stairway. The top and bottom landing platforms are attachable to a scaffolding frame. An upper and lower end panel, to which a handrail is attached, are configured to attach to the scaffolding frame.

A modular platform system utilizing a number of components including a platform. The platform is configured so that each of the components may interchangeably connect to any side of the platform. The components include, for example, handrails and stairways, as well as other platforms. The platform and most of the components are formed from single, continuous pieces of metal.

A modular platform system utilizing a number of components including a platform. The platform is configured so that each of the components may interchangeably connect to any side of the platform. The components include, for example, handrails and stairways, as well as other platforms. The platform and most of the components are formed from single, continuous pieces of metal.

A lightweight, multi-function scaffold includes an adjustable height platform that slidably mounts between two ladder frames. The side rails of the platform are reversible so that they can be mounted between the ladder frames in either a first orientation or in a second orientation. In the first orientation, the adjustable height platform is vertically movable between a first threshold and a maximum height. In the second orientation, the adjustable height platform is vertically movable between a second threshold and a minimum height. The ranges of movement in the first and second orientations may overlap.