WHAT’S AT STAKE?

OSHA has a regulation that covers thousands of workers who toil on powered platform installations permanently dedicated to interior or exterior building maintenance. Building maintenance includes window cleaning, caulking, metal polishing and reglazing. This standard does not apply to two situations.

1. To suspended scaffolds (Swinging scaffolds) used to service buildings temporarily.
2. To suspended scaffolds used for construction work.

WHAT’S THE DANGER?

Pre - Condition to use of Powered Platforms Make sure you have written assurance from building owner that the installation has been inspected, tested and maintained in according with OSHA regulation BEFORE your employees starts to work on a […]