Scaffolding Safety

Scaffolding Safety Starts With You

Scaffolding is an essential tool in the construction industry. But with great heights comes great risks. In fact, scaffolding related incidents account for nearly 25% of fatal falls in the construction industry, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Why Scaffolding Safety Matters

Scaffolding hazards aren’t just statistics, they’re real-life tragedies that affect workers, their families and the companies that employ them. These accidents don’t just cause injuries – they also result in fines, project delays and sometimes much worse. And that’s just workers who are climbing the scaffolding. It’s also incredibly important to be vigilant about potential hazards to non-workers who are below the scaffolding.

What You Can Do

Most scaffolding incidents are highly preventable, but only if every worker, supervisor and employer take responsibility for safety and knows what to look for. The below resource is complimentary to members (you must be logged into our website) and provides actionable tips to protect you and your employees from scaffolding hazards.

Ready to Take Your Safety to the Next Level?

Take advantage of the complimentary safety training resources and courses we offer to all members. Fill out this training request form to have one of our associates reach out to you about your safety training needs.