Platforms must be fully planked or decked between front uprights and guardrail supports, with minimal gaps allowed. Minimum platform width is 16 in., with some exceptions based on space constraints.

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 ...

OSHA cited Austin Builders Inc., and proposed penalties totaling $229,250 for safety violations found at a Lithia, Fla., construction site. "The owner of this company demonstrated a total disregard ...

Swinging platforms are suspended scaffolds used by construction and cleaning companies that work on the exterior of buildings and structures. Though these platforms are temporary structures, they must ...

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 ...

OSHA cited two New York City employers for alleged workplace safety standard violations, including equipment failure, lack of fall protection and lack of employee training, in connection with a fatal ...