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Common Mistakes to Avoid when Erecting Scaffolding
Scaffolding is one of the most important and commonly used tools in the construction industry. It allows workers to access heights safely and efficiently. However, if scaffolding is not properly set up, it can be extremely dangerous. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 65% of all construction workers work on scaffolds. Unfortunately, scaffolding accidents are also responsible for almost 5,000 injuries and 50 fatalities each year. Therefore, it is impor
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May 31st 2023
OSHA Competent Person and Scaffold Tag Requirements
OSHA Competent Person Requirements
An OSHA competent person is someone who knows the OSHA regulations regarding scaffolding and can insure that scaffolding is built safely and per regulations and who will check the scaffolding at least once a day for OSHA compliance. OSHA requires that a competent person be on site at all times when you are working on scaffolding. The best practice is to have a competent person training class for your employees and have cards issued to the employees who c
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May 16th 2023