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Don’t Let These Common Misconceptions Slow Your Project Down At Southwest Scaffolding, we hear it all the time:“Scaffolding? Nah, that’s just for skyscrapers.”Or: “It’s too expensive for a small job like mine.” Time to set the record straight. Whether you're painting your home, building a multi-story office complex, or installing holiday lights on Main Street, scaffolding can make your life easier and safer. Let’s bust the top 5 myths about scaffol …

In this blog post we are going to address and debunk some common myths and misconceptions about scaffolding. We'll also cover relevant regulations, compliance, and safety concerns.I did not realize until doing some research, how little is known about scaffolding and particularly about scaffolding safety. As a contractor I specifically trained my scaffold crew to erect and disassemble scaffolding correctly following OSHA guidelines. Let us look at 10 myths in the scaffolding industry debunke …