OSHA Requirements for Debris Netting
APRIL 13, 2022Falls are the leading cause of work-related deaths in the construction industry. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 401 out of 991 construction fatalities in 2019 resulted from workers falling to lower levels. A debris netting system – also known as a scaffold netting or construction safety netting system – is a critical element of fall protection that can help save the lives of...
OSHA Requirements for Debris Chutes
APRIL 13, 2022Debris chutes are valuable pieces of a construction site. Removing debris from multi-level construction sites can be time-consuming and straining. To prevent cluttering the workspace and dragging waste materials down...
How Much Weight Can Different Scaffolding Systems Support?
APRIL 13, 2022Scaffolding equipment enables workers to reach high places and perform tasks such as building restoration, exterior maintenance, window washing, painting and construction work. While scaffolds are valuable equipment, workers must...