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SECTION 1: Introduction
On occasion Princeton University employees may be required to perform
work in areas that cannot be accessed from the ground or from solid construction.
When these needs arise, the use of a scaffold may be required, and when
specific procedures and regulations are followed injuries to workers are
prevented. The purpose of this guide is to provide an overview of safety
standards as they relate to the erection, dismantling, and use of scaffolds.
Resources (top)
There are resources available to provide information, consultation
and other services associated with scaffolds. The following departments
or individuals have particular expertise in health and safety-related
issues
Environmental Health and Safety
The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) provides technical
support, information and training, consultation, and periodic audits
of health and safety practices and regulatory compliance as they pertain
to scaffold erection, dismantling, and use.
Competent Persons
University departments who require employees to use scaffolds must designate
a “competent person” to oversee erecting, securing, and
dismantling of scaffolds. The competent person must understand the rules,
and regulations as they pertain to the scaffold he/she oversees, as
well as conduct scaffold inspections and manage daily activities involving
scaffold use.
CFR 1926.451 Safety
and Health Regulations for Construction - Scaffolds
Regulations for construction work involving scaffolds can be found in
OSHA Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Part 1926,
entitled "Safety
and Health Regulations for Construction." However, there may
be instances where a particular job or activity may not be addressed
by these regulations. In those cases, the regulations for General Industry,
found in Part 1910, may apply. If there are no regulations in either
Part for a given activity, then OSHA's "General Duty Clause",
which states that an employer must provide a workplace free of recognized
hazards, would still be applicable.
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