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Scaffolding Safety: The Role of the Competent Person
Southwest Scaffolding understands that scaffolding plays a significant role in construction. However, scaffolding can also be dangerous if not used and erected safely. Therefore, Southwest Scaffolding is fully Committed to the safe use of scaffolding. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) sets the standards for construction safety in the United States. The regulations include the safe use of scaffolding, including walk-through frames, ladder frames, crank-ups, hydraulic scaffo
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Jul 16th 2024
Scaffolding Tags and Their Use
Scaffolding is one of the most critical parts of a construction job, and it is estimated that about 2.3 million people use scaffolding daily on the job site. It can also be one of our most dangerous tools if not used properly. One of the ways we can keep our employees safe is by using scaffolding tags. What are scaffolding tags, and how do they keep our workers safe?
When used consistently and correctly, scaffolding tags could reduce the nearly 5000 injuries that occur yearly. Tags are u
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Mar 27th 2023