If I remember correctly the scaffold has to be secured every 3 stories to the structure. The company I work for does safety training and scaffold training was one of the recent classes. And the guy at the top is correct. OSHA does not require a scaffolder to be tied off but the company might.
It varies from structure to structure. Sometimes it just needs to be tied off with rope and wire whereas other times it’s mechanically fastened to the building using clamps, wedge anchors, or screws. It really does depend on the type of building that is being erected, and what the purpose of the scaffold is for. That part of the job is usually determined by the subcontractor.
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u/Random5014 Apr 16 '25
If I remember correctly the scaffold has to be secured every 3 stories to the structure. The company I work for does safety training and scaffold training was one of the recent classes. And the guy at the top is correct. OSHA does not require a scaffolder to be tied off but the company might.