What is scaffolding safety in construction?

Scaffolding safety addresses elevated work platforms causing numerous construction injuries through collapses, falls, and struck-by incidents. Design requirements ensure scaffolds support four times maximum intended loads with proper foundations. Competent person involvement includes design, assembly supervision, and daily inspections before use. Guardrails on all open sides include top rails, midrails, and toeboards preventing falls. Platform requirements specify maximum gaps, overlap minimums, and slip-resistant surfaces. Access provisions mandate ladders, stair towers, or ramps meeting specific standards. Fall protection required for workers on scaffolds over ten feet high. Falling object protection includes toeboards, screens, or canopies protecting workers below. Prohibited uses include movement with workers aboard or exceeding load ratings. Weather restrictions prevent use during storms or high winds affecting stability. Training covers hazard recognition, proper use, and load capacities. Common violations include missing guardrails, improper planking, and inadequate foundations. Mobile scaffold requirements add wheel locks and level surface restrictions. Suspension scaffold rules address additional hazards from mechanical failures. Understanding scaffolding safety helps prove negligence when improper scaffolds cause worker injuries or death.

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