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What does this have to do with temporary structures such as scaffolding, aerial lifts, shoring and formwork? Plenty since the decision by one can have a devastating life threatening effect on others. I’m not being cynical or arrogant; plenty of opportunities lie ahead for me and you as we go about...

#1 Fall Protection – Residential construction 6’ or more: 1926.501(b)(13) #2 Fall Protection – Unprotected sides and edges: 1926.501(b)(1) #3 Aerial Lifts – Fall protection: 1926.453(b)(2)(v) #4 Head Protection: 1926.100(a) #5 Fall Hazards training program: 1926.503(a)(1) #6 Scaffolds – Fall...

TRUE OR FALSE QUESTIONS (Answer the following true (T) or false (F) questions. Place a (T) to the left of each true statement and a (F) to the left of each false statement. ____1.) The allowable load on a scaffold is determined by testing or engineering analysis. ____2.) OSHA requires scaffold...

A standard is written this way: 29 CFR 1926.405(j)(4)(ii)(C). (The example being used is an electrical standard addressing electrical equipment for general use.) The “29” is the United States Code Title and defines the standards that are being referred to. The “CFR” refers to the “Code of Federal...

So, what has the association been up to for the last 25years? Back in the early 1980’s the big issues were insurance, OSHA, CAL-OSHA, liability exposure and membership. Sounds familiar doesn’t it? But wait a minute; it isn’t the same issues although the agencies may be the same. Federal OSHA was...