The safe use of mast climbing scaffolding and aerial lift equipment will be the focus of a new alliance formed by Scaffold Industry Association and OSHA, the agency announced today. The alliance also ...

In 2016, falls from scaffolding resulted in 60 construction worker deaths – nearly 20% of all fatalities in the industry, according to NIOSH. Over the past decade, scaffolding has ranked from No. 1 to ...

Rounding out the top five on OSHA’s Top 10 list of most cited violations for fiscal year 2022 is scaffolding (1926.451), with 2,285 violations. Violations of this standard are a mainstay on the list ...

The difference between worksite risk and reliability lies in rigorous inspection, clear accountability, and the shift toward digital safety tracking. Work at height remains one of the most hazardous ...

Scaffolding is used on construction or renovation worksites as a temporary structure to support and allow workers to perform their duties. It is often used off the ground, at raised or higher levels.

It is safe to say that every power plant in the world uses scaffolding in some way, shape, or form. It is a critical component for many maintenance activities where permanently installed access is not ...

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