Hazards and Solutions

The following references aid in recognizing scaffolds and the hazards associated with scaffolding in the workplace.

• Scaffolding. OSHA eTool. Includes FAQs, glossary, hazards and possible solutions for many types of scaffolding.
• Shipyard Employment. OSHA eTool. Describes common hazards and possible solutions for tasks performed during the ship repair process.
  • Scaffolds (Staging). Provides general requirements for all scaffolds and also includes information on specific types of scaffolding.
  • Aerial Lifts. Replaces traditional shipyard scaffolding.
• Narrow Frame Scaffolds. OSHA Fact Sheet (Publication 3722), (April 2014).
• Key Switch Controlled Elevating and Rotating Aerial Lifts. OSHA Technical Information Bulletin (TIB), (April 11, 2002). Alerts users that the subject lifts should only be operated when the operational mode switch key is inserted in the switch, unless the key is otherwise readily available and immediately accessible for use; and to provide recommendations for employers that own the subject aerial lifts.
• Using Aerial Lifts. OSHA Fact Sheet, (October 2005).
• Hurricane Preparedness and Response. OSHA. Includes information such as news releases, public service announcements, fact sheets, frequently asked questions, and more.
• Use of Aerial Lifts. Hurricane eMatrix.
• Mast Climbers Fundamentals of Safe Use - Ground Conditions Fact Sheet. OSHA and Scaffold Industry Association (SIA) Alliance, (March 2011). Provides information to ensure that the ground under the mast climber is solid and secure and that it remains safe during erection or dismantling of the structure.
• Mast Climbers Fundamentals of Safe Use - Tying to the Structure Fact Sheet. OSHA and Scaffold Industry Association (SIA) Alliance, (March 2011). Provides information to ensure that the method of tying the unit to the structure is properly planned and executed and that it remains safe during erection or dismantling of the structure.
• Transport Platform (TP) Safety Tips. OSHA and Scaffold Industry Association (SIA) Alliance, (February 2010). Also available as a Portuguese version and a Spanish version. Addresses issues associated with the use of mast climbing work platforms such as fall hazards and stable erection.
• Protect Yourself: Aerial Devices - Vehicle-Mounted Elevating & Rotating Work Platforms (English/Spanish). OSHA and Altec Alliance. Provides information to help employers inform their employees about the hazards with working on aerial devices and identifies guidelines for employees to follow.
• Protect Yourself: Aerial Equipment - Electrical Hazards (English/Spanish). OSHA and Altec Alliance. Provides information to help employers inform their employees about the electrical hazards associated with working on aerial devices and identifies guidelines for employees to follow.
• Protect Yourself: Operator Training for Elevating Equipment - General Training Guidance (English/Spanish). OSHA and Altec Alliance. Provides information to help employers identify the training recommended for employees on the inspection and operation of elevating equipment.