The anatomy of a suspended platform system
A suspended platform, also called suspended scaffold or swing stage, allows access to the sides of a structure or facade…
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Fall Protection in Suspended Platforms – What are the Requirements?
Working at height comes in many forms, as well as the required safety measures. In this article, we will clarify…
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Suspended Scaffold Safety Precautions Part 3: Comparison
In this last part of the series, we will have a closer look at where the two differ and look at the possible reasons why they do.
Suspended Scaffold safety precautions – Part 2: Europe
Accidents with suspended platform systems can have various causes, ranging from technical issues to personal errors or negligence.
Comparing three facade access solutions
Accidents with suspended platform systems can have various causes, ranging from technical issues to personal errors or negligence.
Suspended Scaffold safety precautions: Part 1
Accidents with suspended platform systems can have various causes, ranging from technical issues to personal errors or negligence.
OSHA’s Final Rule for the General Industry
Today, the final rule for Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Protective Equipment will be effective, specific to slip, trip and fall hazards. What are the implications?
Suspended Scaffold Rigging
20 years ago OSHA updated its final rule that addresses rigging for suspended scaffolds. But how much does this standard really contribute to workers’ safety?
Infographic Power Lines & Scaffolds
Once every three weeks, a worker gets fatally electrocuted. We made an infographic about the needed clearances. Download the infographic here.
Safety in numbers
When I first ventured out to the US on business I encountered a suspended scaffold hanging from what feels like every roof I drove by.