Question

What do we add to platforms to increase stability and safety?
Toggles
Facing
Screws and Lumber
Cross bracing

Answer 1

To increase stability and safety on platforms, **cross bracing** is the most effective option. Cross bracing involves using diagonal support members that form an "X" shape between vertical supports, which helps to distribute loads more evenly and prevents lateral movement, enhancing the overall stability of the structure. While toggles, facing, screws, and lumber can also contribute to the stability and safety of a platform in various ways, cross bracing is specifically designed to address issues of structural integrity and stability.