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The following references aid in recognizing scaffolds and
the hazards associated with scaffolding in
the workplace.
- A Basic Look At Scaffolds For Compliance Officers.
OSHA Video, (2000, February), 18 minutes. Links to a video that looks at some of the most commonly used types of scaffolds,
associated hazards, and erection procedures.
- Scaffolding.
OSHA eTool. Includes FAQs, glossary, hazards and possible solutions for many
types of scaffolding.
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Suspended Scaffolds. Indicates requirements for two-point (swing stage)
scaffolds, as well as single-point adjustable, multi-point
adjustable, catenary, interior hung, needle-beam, multi-level, and float (ship)
scaffolds.
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Supported Scaffolds. Indicates requirements for frame scaffolds, as well as
mobile, pump jack, ladder jack, tube coupler and pole scaffolds.
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Shipyard Employment. OSHA eTool. Describes common hazards and possible
solutions for tasks performed during the ship repair process.
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Scaffolds (Staging). Provides general requirements for all scaffolds and
also includes information on specific types of scaffolding.
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Aerial Lifts. Replaces traditional shipyard scaffolding.
- Key Switch Controlled Elevating and Rotating Aerial
Lifts. OSHA Technical Information Bulletin (TIB), (2002, April 11). Also
available as a 15 KB
PDF, 3 pages.
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.
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Aerial Lifts Safety Tips Quick Card. OSHA Publication 3267.
Also available as a 19 KB
PDF, 1 page. Includes a list of safe work
practices for aerial lifts.
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Selected Occupational Fatalities Related to Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and
Rotating Work Platforms as Found in Reports of OSHA Fatality/Catastrophe
Investigations. OSHA, (1991, July). Studies OSHA
fatality/catastrophe investigation reports from 1986-1990 and includes summaries of
individual reports, as well as analysis of data and recommended preventive
measures.
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