The tragic increase in the construction death rate reported by the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) during the first year of the pandemic should concern all New Yorkers ...

EZG Manufacturing has introduced the Hog Guard, a solution designed for safety on scaffolding assemblies during typical masonry and block jobs. The Hog Guard is engineered to block off openings in ...

During certain projects, electricians may find themselves working at height on a scaffold. Experienced electricians are well-versed in fall protection and scaffolding safety, but here are some tips ...

OSHA’s rules for scaffolding are in 29CFR1926, Subpart L. This runs a little less than seven pages, and the rules apply to employers. Since as a group employers don’t do so well with compliance ...

The UK’s Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has issued the scaffold checklist. The guide clarifies when scaffolding is required and what level of training and competence those erecting, dismantling, ...

This chart shows the number of (semi-)skilled registered workers for bamboo/metal scaffolding in Hong Kong as of June 2025.

The Buildings Department has published guidelines on the design, construction and use of the bamboo scaffolds, to enhance their safety in construction sites and existing buildings. The department said ...

Scrutiny of the material has been growing, especially after the recent tragedy at Wang Fuk Court. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.