4.3. Recommendations for safer scaffolding
Based on the findings of this study, several recommendations
can be made that are practical measures leading to
safer scaffolding.
1. Hire an outside scaffold erector.
2. Assure the presence of a competent person on the
scaffold site who is trained with at least an OSHA
scaffold user course.
3. Consider the appropriateness of frame scaffolding for the
task. Using the most widely available scaffolding does
not appear to lead to site safety.
4. Implement the rapid four-factor inspection method.