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 ...

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 ...

The difference between worksite risk and reliability lies in rigorous inspection, clear accountability, and the shift toward digital safety tracking.

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 ...

Spider, a division of SafeWorks, LLC, announces an enhanced and improved edition of its industry-leading, accredited Competent Person Training (CPT) course. Covering proper design and installation of ...

The UK’s Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has issued the scaffold checklist. The guide clarifies when scaffolding is required and what level of training and competence those erecting, dismantling, ...

Fall prevention is one of the biggest buzz words of construction safety. Fall prevention permeates so many different areas of construction, including scaffolding use and safety. Kee Safety, a global ...

While delivering a progress report addressing New York City’s strategic plan to protect workers on scaffolds, Buildings Commissioner Patricia J. Lancaster announced that the majority of the plan’s ...