During certain projects, electricians may find themselves working at height on a scaffold. Experienced electricians are well-versed in fall protection and scaffolding safety, but here are some tips ...

In Part 7, we look at the fall protection requirements for scaffolding users [29 CFR 1926.451(g)]. At what point does OSHA require fall protection for scaffolding users? If the level the employee is ...

It is safe to say that every power plant in the world uses scaffolding in some way, shape, or form. It is a critical component for many maintenance activities where permanently installed access is not ...

In this video of Stellar Scaffolding, the team navigates a demanding week that includes completing a 6-ton loading bay in East Molesey, handling unexpected logistical issues with material deliveries, ...

Year after year, we see efforts to repeal the Scaffold Safety Law as reported in the article, “Renewed calls to ditch Scaffold Law,” Sept. 30. The argument is always the same: dollars over lives. The ...

The tragic increase in the construction death rate reported by the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) during the first year of the pandemic should concern all New Yorkers ...

A rise in scaffolding accidents New York City last year has prompted New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to introduce measures intended to improve safety for workers toiling on suspended scaffolds.

The report published by the General Contractors Association—"Contractors blame scaffold law, bureaucracy for public-works costs" (CrainsNewYork.com)—relies entirely on unsubstantiated and unsourced ...