Safety articles on Scaffolds & Lifts

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

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.

Boom trucks, like bucket trucks and truck cranes, can get the job done, but they can also be dangerous if not used safely.

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

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.