Safety: Scaffolding and Lifts Library

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has recently developed new standards regarding the design, safe use and operation,...

Millions of workers use scaffolding daily to reach the work they are doing, and more than 50 people...

Construction and industrial environments can be rife with dangerous and hazardous situations for any employee, but with proper...

Aerial lifts can help you reach areas that would otherwise be almost impossible to get to, however, they...

OSHA requires an inspection of all supported scaffolds at the beginning of every work shift. With this step-by-step...

This course discusses the safe and appropriate operation of aerial work platforms. There are different sizes and configurations...

Supported scaffolding is an integral part of construction projects. OSHA requires workers who use supported scaffolding be trained...

Safety is critical when working above the ground. To keep people aware of the importance of safety, OSHA...

On December 7, 2008 Alcides Moreno, working on a scaffold, toppled 47 floors from a New York City...

Suspended scaffolds help workers reach great heights when working on the exterior of a building. A fall from...

When working on inside and outdoor construction sites, getting to high places sometimes requires a scissor lift. However,...

One of the main purposes of safety training is to control hazards and prevent injuries. Boom and scissor...