--- title: Structural Engineering Blog | Scaffolding Planks description: Scaffolding Planks | DH Glabe & Associates has unparalleled exposure in structural engineering, nothing compares to practical hands-on experience. Read our blog here --- [![DH Glabe & Associates Construction Engineering and Shoring Scaffold](https://www.dhglabe.com/hubfs/GH%20Glade_Nov2018/Images/logo.svg "DH Glabe & Associates Construction Engineering and Shoring Scaffold")](https://www.dhglabe.com/) [855-344-5223](tel:855-344-5223) [![Contact Us](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/3892849/b60b008d-e4f3-4ed6-b858-897a9168941c.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/3892849/b60b008d-e4f3-4ed6-b858-897a9168941c) ### Please Select Your Project Location ![hero_bg1](https://www.dhglabe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GH%20Glade_Nov2018/Images/hero_bg1.jpg?width=1945&name=hero_bg1.jpg "hero_bg1") # Blog [![](https://www.dhglabe.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pop-quiz-scaffolding-300x199.jpg) ](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/pop-quiz-30-questions-scaffolding) [Scaffold Bracing](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/tag/scaffold-bracing) #### [Pop Quiz: 30 Questions About Scaffolding](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/pop-quiz-30-questions-scaffolding) By [DH Glabe & Associates](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/author/dh-glabe-amp-associates) / March 13, 2018 CAN YOU ANSWER THIS? It is somewhat surprising how creative workers can get when it involves scaffolding. Just when it seems all the questions have been answered, along comes a question that raises an issue that was never addressed. Challenge yourself to these questions and see if your answer... [![placeholder-DHG](https://www.dhglabe.com/hubfs/placeholder-DHG.jpg) ](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/costruct-solid-platforms) [Scaffolding Planks](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/tag/scaffolding-planks) #### [Constructing a Scaffold Platform](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/costruct-solid-platforms) By [David H. Glabe, P.E.](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/author/david-h-glabe-p-e) / June 23, 2015 It is true that a scaffold without a platform cannot be a scaffold since a scaffold is defined as a “temporary elevated platform and its supporting structure.” It can, therefore, be assumed that a platform is rather important. But it isn’t the OSHA standards, or any other regulations and guidelines... [![placeholder-DHG](https://www.dhglabe.com/hubfs/placeholder-DHG.jpg) ](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/whats-in-a-plank) [Scaffolding](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/tag/scaffolding) #### [What’s in a Plank?](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/whats-in-a-plank) By [David H. Glabe, P.E.](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/author/david-h-glabe-p-e) / April 1, 2006 Planks are a vital component in scaffolds, as even the casual observer will notice. Yet it appears that too many workers take this vital component a little too casually. Planks and platforms consistently rank in the top 10 list of most frequently cited violations of standards. So what’s the big... [![placeholder-DHG](https://www.dhglabe.com/hubfs/placeholder-DHG.jpg) ](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/its-just-wrong) [Scaffolding](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/tag/scaffolding) #### [It’s Just Wrong](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/its-just-wrong) By [David H. Glabe, P.E.](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/author/david-h-glabe-p-e) / February 1, 2004 There is no diplomatic way to state this but to say it’s just wrong. I’m speaking of the misguided idea that platforms constructed by placing plywood on scaffold planks is not allowed under the present U.S. Federal regulations governing the construction and use of scaffolds in the United States.... [![placeholder-DHG](https://www.dhglabe.com/hubfs/placeholder-DHG.jpg) ](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/fully-planked) [Scaffolding](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/tag/scaffolding) #### [FULLY PLANKED?](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/fully-planked) By [David H. Glabe, P.E.](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/author/david-h-glabe-p-e) / May 31, 1999 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. 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