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2021 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Scaffolding, general requirements, construction

January 25, 2022

Via: ISHN

1926.451(a)(1)

Except as provided in paragraphs (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(5) and (g), each scaffold and scaffold component shall be capable of supporting, without failure, its own weight and at least 4 times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to it.

1926.451(a)(2)

Direct connections to roofs and floors, and counterweights used to balance adjustable suspension scaffolds, shall be capable of resisting at least 4 times the tipping moment imposed by the scaffold operating at the rated load of the hoist, or 1.5 (minimum) times the tipping moment imposed by the scaffold operating at the stall load of the hoist, whichever is greater.

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