Choose scaffolding for the task, not just the height. This guide helps you find the right product family.

• Frequent moves and limited space: Folding scaffolding folds together as one unit. Narrow models fit through standard interior doorways.
• One-person assembly: One person can erect the FlexxTower single-person scaffolding level by level.
• Working in stairwells: The FlexxTower stairway kit 1 allows the FlexxTower to be erected in stairwells. Its access opening allows entry to the scaffolding. FlexxTower stairway kit 2 extends kit 1 to provide a full passage through the scaffold. The staircase remains usable.
• Steps instead of a ladder inside the scaffold: The mobile scaffolding SG with inclined ascents provides access via steps. You climb inside the scaffold on grooved aluminium steps, 100 mm deep. A handrail provides additional safety.
• Protected during assembly: Scaffolding with “SG” in its name has an advance safety railing. Fit it from the level below before climbing up. When erected as instructed, fall-arrest personal protective equipment is not needed for assembly. Always follow the risk assessment and assembly instructions.
• Façades or greater heights: Mobile scaffolding with outriggers or chassis bars has a wider base for greater stability. Depending on the configuration and location, ballast may also be required. DIN EN 1004-1 permits platform heights of up to 8 m outdoors and 12 m indoors. Outdoor use includes locations where working platforms may be exposed to wind loads.

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These four terms describe different types of access equipment.

• Stairwell scaffolding: A mobile working platform stands directly on the stairs. It lets you work on walls and ceilings in the stairwell. One MUNK solution is the FlexxTower with its stairway kit.
• Mobile scaffolding with inclined ascent: Steps inside the scaffold provide access instead of ladder rungs. The MUNK range includes mobile scaffolding SG with inclined ascents.
• Stair tower: A stair tower provides access rather than a working area. It stands next to a structure or façade scaffold and provides access to it. A stair tower can also serve as a secondary escape route.
• Scaffold staircase: A staircase made from scaffold components forms a separate bay in front of a façade scaffold. It also provides access.

Stair towers and scaffold staircases are used with façade, construction and protective scaffolding. For special access requirements, MUNK designs special stairs.

Safe working conditions at height matter on construction sites, in trades and in industry. MUNK scaffolding combines stability, flexibility and easy handling. Choose from mobile scaffolding, folding scaffolding, components and accessories for your project.

Different scaffolding types serve different purposes:

• Working scaffolds: for construction, maintenance and installation
• Falsework: to support loads and temporary structures
• Protective scaffolds: to protect against falls on construction sites

Scaffolding also differs in its construction:

• Mobile scaffolding – mobile and versatile
• Birdcage scaffolding – for indoor spaces
• Folding scaffolding – compact and quick to assemble
• System scaffolding – modular and extendable
• Special constructions – for specific requirements

Choose MUNK for tested quality in accordance with applicable standards, such as DIN EN 1004-1, plus accessories and standards-compliant safety.

In Germany, requirements vary by scaffolding type:

• Large working scaffolds (DIN EN 12811) must be planned and erected by a scaffolding contractor.
• Mobile and folding scaffolding (under DIN EN 1004-1) may be assembled by trained, competent personnel.
• Special constructions require individual planning and inspection.

Important: In Germany, scaffolding must be inspected and approved for use by a person qualified to carry out inspections. This also includes an approval certificate, particularly for commercial use.

Scaffolding is often the better choice for longer work at height. You stand on the platform with both feet and have both hands free. Side protection helps prevent falls. Depending on the load class, you can also place tools and materials on the platform. Use a ladder for work only where safer equipment cannot reasonably be used.

In Germany, TRBS 2121 Part 2 sets out when a ladder may be used as a workplace. Always base your choice on a risk assessment.

Scaffolding with castors or a folding mechanism is easy to move and set up. These designs are particularly useful for indoor maintenance, electrical work and renovation. MUNK offers compact folding scaffolding and mobile scaffolding with platform heights over 11 m. Platform heights above 8 m are permitted only inside buildings.

• Tool-free assembly
• Stable construction with low weight
• Suitable for temporary work

Mobile and folding scaffolding is subject to DIN EN 1004-1. Only competent personnel may erect and inspect it.

Small scaffolding differs from conventional mobile scaffolding in several respects:

• Up to 1.0 m platform height, no fall protection is required. From 1.0 m, at least a handrail is required.
• Internal or external access: Unlike mobile scaffolding, small scaffolding may also have external access. It must be secured against tipping.
• Assembly and use: Detailed instructions must be supplied to support safe use, assembly and storage.
• Mobile scaffolding with double platforms: More working space allows more flexible use.

Adapt your scaffolding with a wide choice of parts:

• Platforms, railings and diagonal braces
• Castors, outriggers and ballast
• Side protection and safety components

Match the system to your needs, from straightforward work at height to complex special constructions. Spare parts and extensions remain available over the long term.

In Germany, the scaffolding contractor must have erected scaffolding inspected by a person qualified to carry out inspections. Depending on their qualifications, one person may supervise and inspect, or separate people may perform these roles. The inspector must understand the current state of the art in scaffolding. Their expertise must be evidenced by a professional qualification or equivalent. The more complex the scaffolding, the greater the expertise required. Custom mobile carriages and special stairs may require specific inspection criteria.

Mobile working platforms must also be inspected after assembly and before use by a person qualified to carry out inspections. Before work starts, the inspector must check and document the side protection, braking castors and ballast required for the configuration and location. Employees must be competent and specifically instructed for these tasks.

Safety tip: Document every inspection carefully to maintain a record in case of an accident.

MUNK scaffolding is designed for:

• Construction companies and trades
• Industrial facilities and facility management
• Maintenance, renovation and temporary projects
• Indoor and outdoor use

The modular design makes MUNK scaffolding suitable for a wide range of tasks, from construction sites to sensitive working environments.

The standards for working scaffolds include DIN EN 12810, for façade scaffolds made of prefabricated components, and DIN EN 12811, for temporary works equipment. Further provisions appear in the DIN 4420 series for working and protective scaffolds. DIN EN 12812 covers falsework, including performance requirements and design. DIN EN 12813 covers prefabricated load-bearing towers and specific structural design methods. The DIN EN 1004 series applies to mobile working platforms made of prefabricated components, including mobile and folding scaffolding. In Germany, relevant legislation also includes the Occupational Health and Safety Act (ArbSchG), the Occupational Safety Act (ASiG), the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (BetrSichV) and the Construction Site Ordinance. Technical Rules for Operational Safety (TRBS 2121) and Workplace Rules (ASR A2.1) provide guidance on protective measures.

Key scaffolding standards and regulations in Germany include:

• DIN EN 12810 and DIN EN 12811 – façade scaffolds and temporary works equipment
• DIN EN 12812 and DIN EN 12813 – falsework
• DIN EN 1004 – mobile working platforms, including mobile and folding scaffolding
• Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (BetrSichV) – safety when using work equipment
• Technical Rules for Operational Safety (TRBS 2121) – guidance on safety during construction
• Workplace Rules (ASR A2.1) – protection against falls