Safety inspection of bamboo scaffolding: A Review

Abstract

<p>Bamboo scaffolding is widely used on construction sites throughout Hong Kong due to its lightweight, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly nature, making it a cultural icon. However, the collapse of bamboo scaffolding poses significant safety risks to construction workers. Currently, safety inspections rely on visual assessments by certified professionals. This method is often inefficient, costly, prone to labor shortages, and susceptible to human error, all of which compromise safety. This paper focuses on the safety inspection of bamboo scaffolding, reviewing and summarizing existing research. Given the limited studies on bamboo scaffolding, relevant findings from research on steel scaffolding are also examined. Finally, the paper proposes potential future research directions for improving the safety inspection of bamboo scaffolding.</p>