Stairways and Ladders (1926 Subpart X)
Ladder Training: What OSHA 1926.1060 Requires and Who Needs It
What OSHA 1926.1060 requires for ladder and stairway training in construction: who needs it, who gives it, what it covers and when to retrain.
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OSHA Construction (1926)
OSHA construction rules (29 CFR 1926) in plain English: fall protection, scaffolds, ladders, excavations, cranes, electrical and every other subpart, with checklists and training.
Stairways and Ladders (1926 Subpart X)
Ladder Inspection Checklist: What to Check Before You Climb
A simple ladder inspection checklist: rails, rungs, feet, locks, setup and the right ladder for the job, based on OSHA 1926.1053.
Stairways and Ladders (1926 Subpart X)
Ladders Are a Top 5 OSHA Citation: The Fixes That Stop Them
Ladders are a Top 5 OSHA citation. See the six most common ladder mistakes on construction sites and the simple fix for…
Scaffolds (1926 Subpart L)
Scaffold Training: Who Needs What (User, Erector and Competent Person)
OSHA scaffold training splits by role. See who needs what: users, erectors and dismantlers, and the competent person, plus when to retrain…
Scaffolds (1926 Subpart L)
Scaffolds Are a Top 5 OSHA Citation: 6 Fixes Before an Inspector Shows Up
The scaffold rule (1926.451) is number 4 on OSHA's most cited list. See what it costs and 6 fixes: footing, planks, access…
Scaffolds (1926 Subpart L)
Scaffold Inspection Checklist: What the Competent Person Checks Every Shift
A simple scaffold inspection checklist for the competent person: footing, frames, planks, guardrails, access and loads, checked before each work shift.
Fall Protection (1926 Subpart M)
Construction Fall Deaths in 2024: What the New Federal Numbers Mean for Your Crew
BLS counted 5,070 work deaths in 2024. Falls, slips and trips caused 844, and 370 were construction and extraction workers. What it…
Fall Protection (1926 Subpart M)
How to Run a Fall Prevention Stand-Down: A 15-Minute Plan for Any Crew
A simple 15-minute plan for OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls: walk an edge, check harness gear, plan the rescue and…
Fall Protection (1926 Subpart M)
Fall Protection Is OSHA’s No. 1 Citation: 5 Fixes Before an Inspector Shows Up
Fall protection (1926.501) tops OSHA's most cited list. See what it costs and 5 fixes: edges at 6 feet, guardrails, harness checks…
Signs, Signals, and Barricades (1926 Subpart G)
Why Rope Is Better Than Tape for Barricades
Rope or caution tape? See what OSHA says about warning lines, control lines and guardrails, and how to set up a rope…