Pole cover

摘要

A cover for a scaffolding pole comprises an elongate sleeve 2 having a bore for receiving a tubular scaffolding member 12. The sleeve 2 has an opening along its length to enable it to be placed around the tubular scaffolding member 12. Cushioning 8 is located within the bore and is configured to cushion the scaffolding member 12 in use. The sleeve 2 may be hinged and may be rigid. The sleeve 2 may be resilient or rigid when bent around an axis orthogonal to its length but otherwise flexible. The sleeve 2 may have a circular cross section. The cushioning 8 may be arranged in spaced apart regions of the bore. The edges of the sleeve 2 at the sides of the opening may be rounded or may have complementary formations to enable the edges to fit together. A strip of edging material, which may have an H-shaped cross section may be provided. A protective edging strip 20 may be provided around the rim of an end of the elongate sleeve 2. The opening of the sleeve may be held closed in use by spaced apart closures which may comprise straps and strap retaining means. A cap 22 may be configured to fit on an end of the sleeve 22 in use and may have a hole through which a scaffolding member 12 can pass.