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 ...

The Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) has issued a statement in regard to recent revisions of section 1637 of Cal-OSHA's compliance regarding LVL (laminated veneer lumber) scaffold planks.

I am continually perplexed by the questions that arise concerning platforms and planks. It appears that it starts with a misunderstanding of what constitutes a platform. For some, a platform is any ...

The 32-year-old hardhat fatally struck by falling debris at a West Village luxury condo was going home for the day when he was hit, officials said Friday. Luis Mata had just finished up his shift at ...

The Scaffold Law does not punish safe builders. It only penalizes those who cut corners on life-saving protections in ...

BOSTON (AP) — Strong wind sent a large scaffolding plank crashing to the ground outside New England’s busiest train station, narrowly missing pedestrians streaming in and out of the building. No one ...

Falling Scaffolding Plank Narrowly Misses Pedestrians at Boston's South Station BOSTON (AP) — Strong wind sent a large scaffolding plank crashing to the ground outside New England's busiest train ...