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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 us …

SAFEWAY-STYLE WALK THRU SCAFFOLDING FRAMES Walk-thru frames are great in situations where you need access to more than 10' of wall at a time. Workers can walk through the scaffolding frames and have easy access to the entire length of a wall. These frames work great standing alone or with side brackets. Our Safeway-Style frames are a tried and true scaffolding design and are compatible with all other Safeway Style Frames. These frames will take a cross brace. SWS-620B5'X6'4" Walk-Thru / Ladder C …

OSHA Scaffolding Requirements - Tie Off Locations If you are using scaffolding more than one set high, it’s absolutely necessary that you are aware of the OSHA scaffolding requirements for tie offs. This is important not only for your safety and the safety of your crews, but also to keep you from receiving a citation from OSHA. Scaffolding becomes more unstable as you build it taller. According to OSHA, the scaffolding must be tied off at specific intervals as you go vertically up the …

The Skinny on Consequential Damages. By: Karen Ensley, Esq. What are consequential damages and why do they matter? To understand consequential damages, you first have to understand direct damages. Direct damages are those that you’d typically think of as damages for breach of the duties one party owes another. On a breach of contract claim, they’d include the cost to complete a project, to repair faulty work, and added supervision costs incurred because a project takes longer to comp …