In Part 6 of this article series, we look at the requirements that pertain to how scaffolding is used [29 CFR 1926.451(f)]. The first rule is you can’t load scaffolds or components beyond their ...

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 ...

Ensuring Safety in Michigan Construction with MIOSHA Compliance Rules Milford, United States - January 30, 2026 / Merlo ...

The agency in fiscal year 2006 cited employers for 9,012 violations of 1926.451, which details OSHA's scaffolding requirements for construction. Fiscal year 2006 ran from Oct. 1, 2005, through Sept.

OSHA's scaffold access rules prohibit climbing crossbraces; employers must provide alternative safe access methods. Specific requirements exist for ladders, stairways, ramps, and integrated access ...