- spir
- standard [spir]A vertical tube carrying the weight of the scaffold and its load.
- diagonal
- diagonal brace [diagonal]A sloping brace that prevents the scaffold from shifting sideways.
- lengdebjelke
- longitudinal beam [lengdebjelke]A horizontal member connecting standards along the scaffold's length.
- tverrbjelke
- transverse beam [tverrbjelke]A horizontal member across the scaffold that often supports the platform.
- arbeidsplattform
- work platform [arbeidsplattform]A surface on the scaffold where people stand and carry out tasks.
- rekkverk
- guardrail [rekkverk]A barrier along the edge that prevents people from falling.
- fotlist
- toe board [fotlist]A low barrier at platform floor level that prevents objects from falling off.
- bunnskrue
- adjustable base jack [bunnskrue]An adjustable support beneath a standard used to set the height.
- fotplate
- base plate [fotplate]A plate beneath a standard that spreads force onto the supporting surface.
- rør
- tube [rør]A hollow, round member used to build the scaffold frame and bracing.
- kobling
- coupler [kobling]A component fastening two scaffold tubes together.
- adkomst
- access [adkomst]The planned route onto and between working levels of the scaffold.
- stillasfag
- scaffold bay [stillasfag]A section of scaffold between two neighbouring pairs of standards.
- fasadestillas
- façade scaffold [fasadestillas]A temporary working structure along the outside of a building.
- rullestillas
- mobile scaffold [rullestillas]A working structure on wheels that can be moved between work locations.
- frittstående tårn
- freestanding tower [frittstående tårn]A tall working structure standing without support from a building.
- hengende stillas
- suspended scaffold [hengende stillas]A working structure supported by attachments above the working level.
- utkraget stillas
- cantilever scaffold [utkraget stillas]A working structure projecting from supports without direct support beneath its outer edge.
- knektestillas
- bracket scaffold [knektestillas]A working platform carried by brackets fixed to a structure.
- systemstillas
- system scaffold [systemstillas]A working structure made from prefabricated components with standard connections from a specific system.
- inndekking
- enclosure [inndekking]Fabric, netting or sheets around the scaffold protecting the work area from weather or dust spread.
- midlertidig tak
- temporary roof [midlertidig tak]A structure above the work area protecting against precipitation for a limited period.
- understøttelse
- temporary support [understøttelse]Temporary load-bearing components holding a structure up during work.
- midlertidig konstruksjon
- temporary structure [midlertidig konstruksjon]A structure intended for use for a limited period and then removal.
- festeanordning
- fixing device [festeanordning]A component or set of components securing one structure to another.
- egenlast
- dead load [egenlast]The weight of the structure itself and its components.
- nyttelast
- imposed load [nyttelast]Load from people, tools and materials used on the scaffold.
- punktlast
- point load [punktlast]A force acting on a small area of the structure.
- fordelt last
- distributed load [fordelt last]A load acting over a length or area.
- vindkraft
- wind force [vindkraft]Force from moving air that pushes or pulls on the structure.
- vindtrykk
- wind pressure [vindtrykk]Wind force per square metre of a surface.
- eksponert flate
- exposed area [eksponert flate]The part of the structure's surface exposed to wind.
- lastvei
- load path [lastvei]The route forces follow through components and connections to the ground or another supporting structure.
- forankring
- anchorage [forankring]A connection securing the scaffold to the building and transferring forces between them.
- forankringspunkt
- anchor point [forankringspunkt]The location where the scaffold's connection to the building transfers forces.
- oppheng
- suspension system [oppheng]Components supporting a structure from a point above it.
- underlag
- supporting surface [underlag]The surface receiving the weight from the scaffold's feet.
- reaksjonskraft
- reaction force [reaksjonskraft]The force from a support acting back on the structure.
- sikker jobbanalyse
- job safety analysis [sikker jobbanalyse]A review of work steps, hazards and precautions before a specific job.
- risikovurdering
- risk assessment [risikovurdering]An assessment of what could go wrong and how serious it could be.
- kollektiv sikring
- collective protection [kollektiv sikring]Measures protecting several people at once without requiring each person to attach equipment.
- personlig fallsikring
- personal fall protection [personlig fallsikring]Equipment attached to the body that prevents or arrests a fall.
- festepunkt
- attachment point [festepunkt]A documented suitable location for attaching personal fall protection.
- redningsberedskap
- rescue preparedness [redningsberedskap]Plans, people and equipment ready to help in an accident.
- redningsutstyr
- rescue equipment [redningsutstyr]Equipment used to recover a person from a dangerous situation.
- avsperring
- barrier [avsperring]Physical barriers keeping people out of a dangerous area.
- verneutstyr
- protective equipment [verneutstyr]Clothing and equipment that protect the body from workplace hazards.
- førstehjelp
- first aid [førstehjelp]Initial help for an injured or suddenly ill person before medical staff take over.
- nestenulykke
- near miss [nestenulykke]An incident that could have injured someone but did not.
- stoppkriterium
- stop criterion [stoppkriterium]A specified condition requiring work to stop.
- ergonomi
- ergonomics [ergonomi]Adapting the workplace and movements to reduce strain on the body.
- befaring
- site survey [befaring]A site visit to examine conditions before planning or carrying out work.
- arbeidsskisse
- working sketch [arbeidsskisse]A simple drawing showing the intended work or construction arrangement.
- framdriftsplan
- work schedule [framdriftsplan]A schedule showing when tasks will be done and in what order.
- materialliste
- material list [materialliste]A list of the required components and quantities.
- mottakskontroll
- inspection on receipt [mottakskontroll]A check of the quantity, type and condition of delivered goods.
- avvik
- nonconformity [avvik]A difference between completed work and what was agreed or required.
- kvalitetssystem
- quality management system [kvalitetssystem]Set procedures for checking work, recording faults and documenting corrections.
- kontrollrapport
- inspection report [kontrollrapport]A document describing what was inspected and which faults or deficiencies were found.
- statisk beregning
- structural calculation [statisk beregning]A calculation of forces and capacity showing whether the structure can carry planned loads.
- materialheis
- material hoist [materialheis]A lifting device transporting goods between different heights on a construction site.
- stropping
- slinging [stropping]Attaching lifting accessories around or to the load before lifting.
- dirigering
- crane signalling [dirigering]Giving agreed signals to guide the crane operator while lifting and moving loads.
- transportsikring
- load securing for transport [transportsikring]Measures preventing loads from shifting or falling off during transport.
- forankringsplan
- tie layout plan [forankringsplan]A drawing showing where the scaffold attaches to the building and which connections to use.
- tegningsrevisjon
- drawing revision [tegningsrevisjon]An updated drawing with identifiers showing its version.