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Scaffold platforms are arguably the most important component of a scaffold but yet are probably the least understood. Questions repeatedly arise about the strength of platforms, the expectations that users have for platforms, and the requirements that various regulatory agencies have developed for...

Connections are everything, or so we are told. Political connections promote the aspirations of some while business connections promote the success of others. But what does that have to do with scaffolding? Just as business or social connections are important to individuals, connections of...

Here are frequently asked questions concerning scaffolding, applicable standards and regulations. What is a competent person? By definition, a competent person is basically an individual who can identify a hazard and has the authority to take corrective action. While the competent person may not...

I am frequently asked how I inspect scaffolds and whether there is a checklist available for use for supported scaffolds. Here is a checklist that I developed and can be used for supported scaffolds: SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD INSPECTION PROCEDURE This inspection procedure is intended to be used as a...

A friend with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent this sketch to me. He asked for my opinion concerning the safety of the installation and whether this scaffold complied with the OSHA Standards. What would you answer? We can analyze this scaffold two ways: 1. Is this...