Walking Through OSHA’s Suspended Scaffold eTool
A plain-language walk through OSHA’s suspended scaffold eTool: swing stage access, fall protection, stability, electrical hazards, daily hoist inspection, and who trains users and erectors.
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Competent Person vs. Qualified Person: What OSHA Really Means
Competent person vs. qualified person: what OSHA 1926.32(f) and 1926.32(m) really mean for scaffold safety, explained in plain words for construction safety crews.
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Scaffolding & Competent Person Training
OSHA 1926.451(f)(3) says a competent person must inspect every scaffold before each shift. Shawn MacDonald explains what that means, why proof of scaffold training matters, and where competent persons come from.
