Scaffolding typically ranks near the top of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s most-frequently cited standards. However, developing a strong safety culture and implementing an ...

INVOLVED IN THE RESCUE. INDIANA. WE’VE LEARNED A CRITICAL PIECE OF EQUIPMENT ON THAT SCAFFOLDING FAILED, WHICH CAUSED IT TO DROP AT THAT 45 DEGREE ANGLE. YOU CAN SEE IT NO LONGER UP THERE. THE TWO ON ...

In 1977, five ironworkers fell to their deaths from improperly erected scaffolding on the construction site of a power plant in the Midwest. Donald, the site superintendent of the ironworkers, had ...

The difference between worksite risk and reliability lies in rigorous inspection, clear accountability, and the shift toward digital safety tracking. Work at height remains one of the most hazardous ...

There are 17 fules outlined in 29 CFR 1926.451(f). Some are obvious safety precautions while others need more explanation. While rules can be broken only by the individual employees using the ...

OSHA fined a construction company more than $85,000 for a scaffolding incident. It happened as crews were working on the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Two workers were rescued. No one was hurt. It ...

Berglund Construction was fined over $85,000 by OSHA for violations that endangered two workers on a Milwaukee County Courthouse scaffolding. The violations included improperly secured lifelines and ...