Design and construction: Scaffolds must be designed and constructed in accordance with recognized engineering principles and must be able to support their own weight and four times the maximum intended load.
Access: Scaffolds must have safe and adequate access, including stairways, ladders, and ramps.
Guardrails and toeboards: Scaffolds must have guardrails and toeboards to prevent falls from height.
Platform construction: Scaffold platforms must be constructed of planks or other solid materials and must be able to support their own weight and at least four times the intended load.
Bracing and anchorage: Scaffolds must be braced and anchored to prevent swaying or displacement.
Inspection and maintenance: Scaffolds must be inspected before each use and after any event that may have affected their structural integrity. They must also be maintained in a safe condition.
Training: Workers who erect, use, and dismantle scaffolds must be trained in the proper procedures and safety requirements.
