Safety articles on Scaffolds & Lifts

All supported scaffolds have several common safety concerns that must be addressed during their construction and use.

Using scaffolds to access hard-to-reach areas is often necessary. For especially difficult areas the safest approach may be to use a suspended scaffold.

Whether using a manual or power operated aerial lift, workers must recognize and avoid safety hazards that can lead to injury, property damage, or death.

Learn more about the most common hazards associated with scaffolds, fall protection requirements and how to prevent potential falls, injuries or worse.

Although many safety precautions apply to most scissor lifts, each lift has different weight limits, specifications and hazard warnings posing unique risks.

Mobile scaffolds can be a safer choice on the job because they allow workers to maintain their balance and work easily from the platform.

Bucket trucks provide a safe and stable work platform in a variety of situations when used with specific recommendations from the manufacturers.

Scissor lifts are safe and stable when used properly by a trained operator. But what are the common hazards that cause the most scissor lift accidents?

Extensible and Articulating Boom Lifts are useful pieces of equipment with specialized features, uses, and also unique potential hazards.